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Drop the Dead Donkey

Drop the Dead Donkey

1990–1998 · TV · 6 seasons · 65 episodes

The series ran 6 seasons across 65 episodes and has ended. Streaming on Tubi.

Synopsis

A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.

Ratings

SourceRatingWeight
IMDb8.0/1071%
TMDB7.0/1030 votes29%
Balasaur Score77100%

Seasons

1Season 110 ep1990
2Season 213 ep1991
3Season 311 ep1993
4Season 412 ep1994
5Season 512 ep1996
6Season 67 ep1998

Key crew

Cast

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