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Buffalo Bill

The show is hosted by Bill Bittinger, a self-absorbed personality who runs a local daytime talk show on WBFL in Buffalo, New York. Despite his frustration with being a prominent figure in a small market, he struggles to advance his career to the national level.

A local talk show host, Bill Bittinger, struggles to achieve his aspirations of stardom despite his success in Buffalo, New York. His ego often leads to chaos on set, causing tension among his crew, guests, and station manager Karl Shub, who deals with the fallout from Bill's antics. One person who remains immune to Bill's bullying is his director and romantic partner, Jo Jo White.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Jun 1, 1983

Bill's best friend Pete Killian, an Emmy-winning anchorman on 60 MINUTES, has...

Episode 2 Buffalo Beat

2. Buffalo Beat

Aired: Jun 8, 1983

Bill isn't happy when the guests booked to appear on his show are excruciatin...

Episode 3 Woody Quits

3. Woody Quits

Aired: Jun 15, 1983

Bill goes too far in upbraiding Woody to the point of hurting his feelings an...

Episode 5 Mrs. Buffalo Bill?

5. Mrs. Buffalo Bill?

Aired: Jun 29, 1983

Bill suggests to Jo Jo that they take another stab at a relationship, then sl...

Episode 6 Wilkinson's Sword

6. Wilkinson's Sword

Aired: Jul 13, 1983

Unseen station manager Wilkinson devastates Bill and the entire crew by sudde...

Episode 8 Below the Belt

8. Below the Belt

Aired: Jul 27, 1983

When a famous psychologist is a guest on Bill's show, Melanie goads the docto...

Episode 9 Ratings

9. Ratings

Aired: Aug 3, 1983

Everyone is pleased with the current shows. But when ratings drop, Bill think...

Episode 10 True Love

10. True Love

Aired: Aug 10, 1983

Bill sees a picture of an attractive young flautist named Angela, falls in lo...

Episode 11 The Fan

11. The Fan

Aired: Aug 17, 1983

The staffers plan a surprise birthday party for Bill, who is targeted by Clar...

Episode 12 Hackles

12. Hackles

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Author Dr. Solomon Sigourney appears on the show to discuss his book on toxic...

Info about Buffalo Bill

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Comedy