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Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

★ 6.5/10•2021•30m•TV-14•Documentary
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The news doesn't make itself.

Pulling back the curtain on life at a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, revealing a colorful cast of characters in front of and behind the cameras.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 2, 2021

Episodes

E128m

Our Top Story

KPVM owner Vern Van Winkle is poised to realize his dream of expanding his small town Pahrump station into Las Vegas. But as the staff discuss the viability of scaling up programming while managing existing deadlines, tensions boil over between news director Deanna O'Donnell, co-anchor Eunette Gentry, and the rest of the news team.

Aug 2, 2021

E228m

Quitting Season

With his expansion plans delayed due to COVID-19, Vern focuses on making a commercial to attract local advertisers. Meanwhile, as the station welcomes a new husband-and-wife team, weatherman John and news reporter Missey Kohler, a string of unexpected departures sends Deanna's stress soaring.

Aug 2, 2021

E329m

Pahrump Gets Trumped

Just as election season takes KPVM by storm, the Trump campaign comes to town. Though Deanna, Eunette, and Missy try their best to maintain neutrality and ensure both sides of the aisle are represented, Vern's conservative views take centerstage. Meanwhile, weatherman John dons several hats as reporter, technician, and fill-in host of the station's recurring "Save a Pet" segment.

Aug 9, 2021

E428m

Trunk or Treat

As the election and Halloween come knocking at Pahrump's door, Deanna organizes a socially-distanced trick or treat event for the community. Vern and the team prepare for their live election coverage, while Eunette returns to the station after dealing with several personal losses

Aug 9, 2021

E528m

Electile Dysfunction

On election night, the team gets creative to ensure their live coverage goes off without a hitch, and Deanna winds up hosting with vocal Republican Vern, despite her efforts to strike a neutral tone.

Aug 16, 2021

E629m

Vegas or Bust

As Vern's vision to build a KPVM branch in Las Vegas comes to fruition, Eunette and Missey eye opportunities in the new market, while Deanna remains skeptical about shifting her focus from Pahrump. Meanwhile, weatherman John takes on a new role in sales, and Vern's wife Ronda composes a jingle for an advertiser.

Aug 16, 2021

Actors

Deanna O'Donnell

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Eunette Gentry

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Missy Kohler

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Vern Van Winkle

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Ronda Van Winkle

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John Kohler

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