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After facing yet another career setback, George descends into a world of chaotic creativity when he inherits a local television station. With the help of his loyal friend Bob, he produces bizarre and unconventional shows that satirize everyday life. However, a rival station manager attempts to shut down George's unique programming, leading to a battle to protect his broadcasting dream and the strange world he’s built.

After facing yet another career setback, George descends into a world of chaotic creativity when he inherits a local television station. With the help of his loyal friend Bob, he produces bizarre and unconventional shows that satirize everyday life. However, a rival station manager attempts to shut down George's unique programming, leading to a battle to protect his broadcasting dream and the strange world he’s built.

Does UHF have end credit scenes?

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UHF does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for UHF

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32

Metascore

8.0

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TMDB

67

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What does George Newman daydream about in the opening sequence?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for UHF

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George Newman, portrayed by Weird Al Yankovic, is a carefree daydreamer with an overactive imagination that often distracts him from maintaining a job. The film opens with an amusing daydream that plays creatively on the iconic beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), where George takes on the role of Indiana Jones, embarking on a daring mission to snatch an Academy Award statue, only to be comically chased and ultimately squashed by a gigantic boulder. As he snaps back to reality, we find George and his best friend Bob Speck working at Big Edna’s Burger World, a local fast-food hotspot in their quaint Midwest town. Trouble brews when George unwittingly makes an unflattering comment about his boss, Big Edna; she overhears and promptly fires him and Bob, tossing them unceremoniously onto the pavement.

George’s challenges in maintaining employment also take a toll on his loyal girlfriend, Teri Campbell, portrayed by Victoria Jackson, who has reached her breaking point with his antics. In a bid to mend relations, George and Teri attend a family gathering at his uncle and aunt’s residence, where his gambling-obsessed uncle, Harvey Bilchik (played by Stanley Brock), wins a nearly bankrupt UHF television station, Channel 62, in a poker game. With some encouragement from his wife Esther (Sue Ann Langdon), Harvey entrusts the management of the station to George, thrusting him into an unexpected position of responsibility.

The very next morning, George and Bob arrive at Channel 62, where they encounter the unique staff: the ambitious receptionist and aspiring reporter Pamela Finklestein (Fran Drescher), the diminutive photojournalist and cameraman Noodles MacIntosh (Billy Barty), and the eccentric engineer Philo (Anthony Geary). George’s attempt to assert himself in the competitive landscape of local media hits a snag when he faces the derisive Channel 8 network head, R.J. Fletcher (Kevin McCarthy), who aggressively chases him away after their initial encounter. On his exit, George meets Stanley Spadowski (Michael Richards), a janitor who has been wrongfully dismissed by Fletcher. A stroke of luck ensues when George invites him to join Channel 62 as head janitor, unknowingly setting in motion a series of events that would change the station’s fortunes.

Despite George’s initial vision for Channel 62, which includes rejuvenating the station with quirky new programming, he soon finds himself overwhelmed by the debt and workload. A significant turning point occurs when he forgets Teri’s birthday, prompting her to break up with him, leaving George in a state of despair. However, following a serendipitous night out at a bar, George is encouraged when he discovers that the patrons are captivated by Stanley’s newfound success on Channel 62, which inspires him to reignite his creative spark. He and Bob brainstorm fresh ideas, ultimately rebranding the show “Uncle Nutzy’s Clubhouse” into “Stanley Spadowski’s Clubhouse”, and the channel begins to gather momentum.

Throughout the film, viewers are treated to hilarious cutaway sequences that pay tribute to popular television shows of the time. These include a vibrant music video for Weird Al’s parody of “Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies,” a variety of entertaining fake commercials, and bizarre new programming concepts, such as “Gandhi II,” “Conan the Librarian,” and “Wheel of Fish,” hosted by an eccentric karate instructor named Kuni (Gedde Watanabe). The imaginative new shows, like “Secrets of the Universe” hosted by Philo, and “Raul’s Wild Kingdom” featuring Raul Hernandez (Trinidad Silva), significantly contribute to the station’s rising popularity.

However, as Channel 62 begins to flourish, the envious Fletcher schemes to undermine their success by preying on George’s uncle’s gambling debts in exchange for ownership of the station. When George learns of Fletcher’s treacherous dealings, he mobilizes to save the station by organizing a 48-hour telethon with the help of his quirky team, spearheaded by Stanley’s infectious energy. But, in a twist of fate, Fletcher’s henchmen kidnap Stanley, threatening the very foundation of their fundraising efforts. George’s determination ignites as he takes inspiration from classic action heroes and, equipped with a daring plan, infiltrates Channel 8 to rescue his friend.

In a thrilling culmination filled with humorous absurdities, George and his friends confront Fletcher’s henchmen, rallying their creative energies to complete the telethon just in time to save the day. Meanwhile, Fletcher’s incompetence leads to his downfall when an embarrassing recorded conversation implicates him in his own mistakes, resulting in the revocation of Channel 8’s broadcast license. The film concludes on a heartwarming note, as George and Teri reconnect while the dedicated team at Channel 62 celebrates their improbable victory and the bright future ahead, intertwining their dreams with an unshakeable bond. The exuberant journey reflects George’s ultimate triumph, proving that imagination can defy even the most formidable of odds.

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Cars Featured in UHF

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Buick

1934

Series 90

Buick

1981

Skylark

Cadillac

1984

Fleetwood Limousine Stretched

Cadillac

1979

Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine

Chevrolet

1969

C-10

Chevrolet

1980

Caprice Classic

Chevrolet

1970

Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet

1980

Chevette

Chevrolet

1966

Corvair

Chevrolet

1987

Spectrum

Movie Themes and Keywords

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