One Bummer News Day

About This Movie

So, ‘One Bummer News Day’ is kind of an odd duck. It’s a TV movie from '78 that dives into the lives of provincial journalists grappling with a total news drought. The pacing is a bit leisurely but captures the monotony and absurdity of their struggle. You get a lot of dry humor, and the performances feel quite authentic, almost like a documentary vibe at times. The practical effects are minimal, but that’s really not the point—it’s all about the character interactions and how they navigate their mundane crisis. It’s distinctive in how it portrays the small-town news scene with a comedic twist, which you don’t see often in this format.

This title is somewhat obscure, with few prints circulating among collectors. It was released on VHS but has not seen a significant revival in later formats, which adds to its scarcity. Interest in TV movies from this era has been rising slowly, making this a curious find for those who appreciate the niche of 1970s television cinema.