Oliver Platt portrays Wallace Benton as a journalist working for "The NY Ledger" tabloid magazine in New York City. The character works alongside his soon-to-be ex-wife while navigating various other individuals, employing his journalistic instincts to uncover stories regardless of the circumstances. He is known for his heavy drinking and profanity-laced mannerisms; however, he remains an average individual with no extraordinary abilities. In his spare time, Benton teaches journalism courses to aspiring students, occasionally accompanying them on research missions where they can gather information for him. He frequently uses this opportunity to speed up the process of gathering necessary details for completed or upcoming stories. Benton is a skilled communicator and often employs cunning tactics to obtain the needed information, sometimes resorting to subtle deceptions.
Aired: Oct 2, 2000
