This Just In! (partially lost Spike TV animated series; 2004)

Screenshot from the series featuring two main characters, Jimmy (left) and Craig (right).

Status: Partially Lost

This Just In! is an animated adult sitcom airing on Spike TV in 2004. It was co-created by television writers Steve Marmel (who also voices the main character Bryan) and Kevin Kay while also being written by Steve Marmel and Jeff Rothpan.

Plot

The show follows the exploits of Brian Newport, a hard conservative news reporter who regularly drinks in a bar with his closest friends, Jimmy and Craig, along with other wacky hijinks. The show would dive into commentary and analysis on politics with a conservative bent.^[1]

History

The 1st episode, "Chappaquidicide," aired on Spike TV on March 12th, 2004, in the United States. The last episode (also the 6th) aired on April 18th, 2004, in the United States.

Three of the six episodes have been found. They were uploaded by the YouTube account "Bob Kiwi" in 2013.

Facts

According to the producers, the show was created using flash animation to quickly comment on the latest news and politics of the day, hence the title.

Tara Strong, Rob Paulsen, and Phil Morris lent their voices to several side characters.