Who is George Newman in UHF?

Weird Al Yankovic plays George Newman in the film.

UHF

Name: UHF
Genre: Comedy,Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Duration: 97
Rating: 77

After losing yet another job, George (Weird Al Yankovic) wonders if there is any career that can handle his outrageous personality. When George's uncle (Stanley Brock) hands him the deed to a local TV station, George creates a series of television shows based on social satire and hyperactive humor, with the help of his best friend, Bob (David Bowe). However, a rival station's bitter CEO (Kevin McCarthy) tries to destroy George's wacky programming, forcing him to fight back.

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How long is UHF?: UHF is 1 hr 37 min long.

Who directed UHF?: Jay Levey

Who is George Newman in UHF?: Weird Al Yankovic plays George Newman in the film.

What is UHF about?: After losing yet another job, George (Weird Al Yankovic) wonders if there is any career that can handle his outrageous personality. When George's uncle (Stanley Brock) hands him the deed to a local TV station, George creates a series of television shows based on social satire and hyperactive humor, with the help of his best friend, Bob (David Bowe). However, a rival station's bitter CEO (Kevin McCarthy) tries to destroy George's wacky programming, forcing him to fight back.