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Season 1 – Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

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Pulling back the curtain on life at a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nev., revealing a colorful cast of characters in front of and behind the cameras.
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Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump — Season 1

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Nick Allen RogerEbert.com 08/02/2021
There's no main plot, or larger point; the efforts to build a light, quirky character comedy out of a fly-on-the-wall experience don't work so well either. Go to Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week 12/22/2022
3/4
A charming docuseries about an independent news station 60 long miles west of Las Vegas might seem the ultimate slice-of-life piece. Go to Full Review Naomi Elias Pajiba 08/05/2021
Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump is a story of perseverance. The docuseries' material may seem thin but the cast of characters at KPVM treat each day like the stakes are life and death for the station. Their investment makes us invest too. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 08/03/2021
For the most part, the show has a more fly-on-the-wall feel to it, mainly because the characters that populate the station don't need egging on to be entertaining. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred 08/03/2021
A-
What makes Small Town News so watchable is how absolutely committed and serious the station's staff members are to what they're producing. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 08/03/2021
The series feels both overly long and unsatisfying, wrapping up without a conclusion for whether Vern's big Vegas bet pays off. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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11/22/2021 Did not expect it to be this fun to watch, I really hope there is a season 2 coming soon. See more 09/06/2021 All I can say is... That's it? I watched this show by chance and it flowed on through like life itself. The people were very down to Earth. It began as if to rag upon the ideocracies of individuals. By the 4th Episode I was ready to move down there and ask for a job. The acceptance given to all involved with this station creates a warm-hearted example of simple human connection and understanding. How will this venture with the Vegas expansion go? What would a possible limelight of the Docu-series do with these balanced egos? This can't be it or I'm moving. See more 08/22/2021 Amazing and fun show about a small town TV station and a manager that is a real life Micheal from the office. See more 08/21/2021 Love them ... The whole CREW #GREATLAUGHS See more Read all reviews
Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Fenton Bailey

Executive Producer

Randy Barbato

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 2, 2021 Our Top Story While Vern Van Winkle looks to expand into Las Vegas, the news team looks to scale up business. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 2, 2021 Quitting Season Vern works on attracting advertisers; Deanna laments the station's latest departure. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 9, 2021 Pahrump Gets Trumped Vern's conservative views take center stage when the 2020 Trump campaign comes to town; meteorologist John leads a feature on rescuing pets. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 9, 2021 Trunk or Treat While the team prepares for its election night coverage, Deanna organizes a socially distant Halloween event for the local community. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 16, 2021 Electile Dysfunction On election night, Vern gets crafty to ensure smooth, live coverage; Deanna looks to find voices from both parties. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 16, 2021 Vegas or Bust As KPVM Vegas materializes, Eunette and Missey eye new opportunities; Deanna remains committed to covering local stories. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 2, 2021