Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

Name: Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Rating: 6.5

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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.

Documentary★ 6.5/1020211 season

Cast: Deanna O'Donnell, Eunette Gentry, Missy Kohler

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Season 1

6 episodes

1. Our Top StoryKPVM 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.TV-14CC28minAug 2, 2021
2. Quitting SeasonWith 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.TV-14CC28minAug 2, 2021
3. Pahrump Gets TrumpedJust 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.TV-14CC29minAug 9, 2021
4. Trunk or TreatAs 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 lossesTV-14CC28minAug 9, 2021
5. Electile DysfunctionOn 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.TV-14CC28minAug 16, 2021
6. Vegas or BustAs 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.TV-14CC29minAug 16, 2021

Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

Documentary

★ 6.5/1020211 season6 episodesEnded

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.