Talk Radio (1988)

An acerbic radio talk show host based in Dallas starts what could be an important few days when he discovers that his controversial late night show is about to be "picked up" by a nationwide network of radio stations. However, all is not perfect for him, because on top of troubles with his love life and fears that the management of the network will try to alter the content of his show he has to cope with a neo-nazi group who have been angered by his forthright opinions.

Keywords: bad-to-the-bone, based-on-novel, based-on-play, based-on-true-story, being-asked-for-an-autograph, bomb-threat, booing, calling-someone-an-idiot, camera-flash, caught-cheating-on-wife

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Stu: Barry and I worked together for over seven years and whenever you threatened him over the air, man he would stick it right back in your face. It was like his dick was flapping in the wind and he'd like to see if he could get an erection. The guy had a little dick but he liked to flap it out there. Then they cut it off, so now he's dead. I don't know if you understand my analogy but it's the clearest one I can make.

Barry: Sticks and stones can break your bones but words cause permanent damage!

Barry: There's nothing more boring than people who love you.

Barry: Barry Champlain is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.

Dan: What you are, Barry, is a fuckin' suit salesman with a big mouth. Let's call a spade a spade.

Barry: We'll be right back after a word from our sponsor. HOOOO-WEEE! Jericho's Pizza, off Route 1-11 at the Jericho Turnpike, they got that pizza you'll never forget, one bite and you don't have to eat for a week. I saw a guy in there the other day combing his hair with the stuff off the plate. Jericho's Pizza.

Barry: This country is in deep trouble people! This country is rotten to the core and somebody better do something about it! Now I want you to take your hand out of that bowl of Fritos, throw away your National Enquirer, and pick up the phone!

Barry: [on the show, 'I Love Lucy'] Those shows are ancient, Agnes! Lucille Ball must be over a hundred and five years old, the rest of the cast are dead!

Barry: Tell me something I-I'm curious. How do you dial a phone with a straitjacket on?

Dan: Barry you should ask me before you put another guest on the show.::Barry: Why?::Dan: Because I'm your boss, that's why.

'Talk Radio' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

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