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UHF

PG-131h 37m1989Jay Levey
IMDb: 6.9/10Rotten: 64%Metacritic: 32/100
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"A lot of TV stations have forgotten what "quality" means, but not Channel 62. They NEVER knew what it meant."

The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.

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LoserGame ShowSatireMusic VideoMusic Spoof

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Frequently asked questions

What is UHF (1989) about?

The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.

Who stars in UHF?

UHF stars 'Weird Al' Yankovic (George Newman), Kevin McCarthy (R.J. Fletcher), Michael Richards (Stanley Spadowski), David Bowe (Bob), Stanley Brock (Harvey Bilchik). The film was directed by Jay Levey.

How long is UHF?

UHF has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated PG-13.

Is UHF worth watching?

UHF holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Comedy, Sci-Fi are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch UHF?

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