Remember WENN 1996
What is Remember WENN?
"Remember WENN" is a television series that explores the personal and professional lives of the staff at a fictional Pittsburgh radio station. The show is set in the early 1940s, a time period marked by significant historical events, including World War II.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 56
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 13, 1996
- Last aired
- Sep 11, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
"Remember WENN" is a television series that explores the personal and professional lives of the staff at a fictional Pittsburgh radio station. The show is set in the early 1940s, a time period marked by significant historical events, including World War II. The series focuses on the daily lives and interactions of the radio station's employees, providing a glimpse into their personal struggles and professional endeavors. The show's setting and time period are notable for their historical context, allowing for exploration of the social and cultural changes taking place during this era. The series delves into the relationships and experiences of the radio station's staff, offering a nuanced portrayal of life in a small community during a pivotal moment in history. Through its portrayal of the radio station's operations and the lives of its employees, "Remember WENN" offers a unique perspective on the past.
Should you watch it?
“Radio drama meets wartime comedy at a 1940s Pittsburgh station.”
- Sharp blend of comedy and drama
- Rich 1940s wartime radio backdrop
- Emmy‑winning production
- Older production values may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy witty period pieces that explore both work and wartime life.
The series balances lighthearted humor with serious wartime themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 On the Air Jan 13, 1996
- E2 Klondike 9366 Jan 13, 1996
- E3 A Rock and a Soft Place Feb 7, 1996
- E4 There But for the Grace Feb 21, 1996
- E5 Sight Unseen Jun 1, 1996
- E6 Emperor Smith Jun 8, 1996
- E7 Who's Minding the Asylum Jun 15, 1996
- E8 Armchair Detective Jun 22, 1996
- E9 Hilary Booth, Registered Nurse Jun 29, 1996
- E10 Valentino Speaks Jul 13, 1996
- E11 A Capital Idea Jul 20, 1996
- E12 Popping the Question Aug 3, 1996
- E13 World of Tomorrow Aug 17, 1996
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Radio Silence Nov 16, 1996
- E2 I Now Pronounce You Man and Wife Again Nov 23, 1996
- E3 Some Good News, Some Bad News Nov 30, 1996
- E4 Don't Act Like That Dec 7, 1996
- E5 The Diva That Wouldn't Die Dec 14, 1996
- E6 Christmas in the Airwaves Dec 21, 1996
- E7 Behind Every Great Woman Dec 28, 1996
- E8 Strange Bedfellows Jan 4, 1997
- E9 Close Quarters Jan 11, 1997
- E10 Scott Sherwood of the F.B.I. Jan 18, 1997
- E11 The First Mrs. Bloom Jan 25, 1997
- E12 Like a Brother Feb 1, 1997
- E13 Magic Feb 8, 1997
Season 3 · 17 episodes
- E1 In the WENN Small Hours Aug 16, 1997
- E2 Prior to Broadway Aug 23, 1997
- E3 Who's Scott Sherwood? Aug 30, 1997
- E4 The New Actor Sep 6, 1997
- E5 Two for the Price of One Sep 13, 1997
- E6 The Importance of Being Betty Sep 20, 1997
- E7 Mr. and Mrs. Singer Sep 27, 1997
- E8 Nothing Up My Sleeve Oct 11, 1997
- E9 A Star in Stripes Forever Oct 18, 1997
- E10 A Girl Like Maple Oct 25, 1997
- E11 From the Pen of Gertrude Reece Nov 1, 1997
- E12 Eugenia Bremer, Master Spy Nov 8, 1997
- E13 Courting Disaster Nov 15, 1997
- E14 And How! Nov 22, 1997
- E15 The Ghost of WENN Dec 6, 1997
- E16 Caller I.D. Dec 13, 1997
- E17 Happy Homecomings Dec 27, 1997
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Some Time, Some Station Jun 19, 1998
- E2 Thanks a Lottery! Jun 26, 1998
- E3 You've Met Your Match Jul 3, 1998
- E4 And If I Die Before I Sleep Jul 10, 1998
- E5 Hilary's Agent Jul 17, 1998
- E6 Birth of a Station Jul 24, 1998
- E7 The Follies of WENN Jul 31, 1998
- E8 Pratfall Aug 7, 1998
- E9 Work Shift Aug 14, 1998
- E10 Past Tense, Future Imperfect Aug 21, 1998
- E11 The Sunset Also Rises Aug 28, 1998
- E12 At Cross Purposes Sep 4, 1998
- E13 All's Noisy on the Pittsburgh Front Sep 11, 1998
Frequently asked questions
When did Remember WENN originally air?
It aired from 1996 to 1998.
Which network broadcast the series?
It was shown on the cable channel American Movie Classics.
What genre best describes the show?
It is a comedy‑drama series.
What is the setting of the series?
The story follows the staff of a fictional Pittsburgh radio station in the early 1940s, before and during World War II.
Did the series receive any notable awards?
Yes, it is an Emmy‑winning series.