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Blunt Talk

Blunt Talk

America's most trusted newsman. Maybe.

20156.82 Seasons20 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.

Created by Jonathan Ames
Written by Jonathan Ames
NetworksSTARZ

Top Cast

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Walter Blunt

Adrian Scarborough

Adrian Scarborough

Harry Chandler

Timm Sharp

Timm Sharp

Jim Stone

Dolly Wells

Dolly Wells

Celia Havemeyer

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Rosalie Winter

Mary Holland

Mary Holland

Shelly Forbes

Karan Soni

Karan Soni

Martin Bassi

Themes & Keywords

journalismtalk showbehind the scenestelevision / tv studio

About Blunt Talk

Blunt Talk is a comedy series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of journalism, talk show, behind the scenes, television / tv studio. Created by Jonathan Ames, it stars Patrick Stewart, Adrian Scarborough, Timm Sharp. A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.

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