UHF

Theatrical - Wide 1989-07-21

Cast 'Weird Al' Yankovic Kevin McCarthy Michael Richards David Bowe Anthony Geary
Directed by Jay Levey
Written by 'Weird Yankovic Jay Levey

Box Office Gross: $6,157,157

Running Time: 97 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Cinecorp, Orion Pictures, Imaginary Entertainment

Genres: Comedy

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Synopsis

The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.

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Anthony Geary, Philo from “Weird Al” Yankovic’s UHF and more, dies at 78

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Anthony Geary, who played Philo in "Weird Al" Yankovic's UHF and made soap opera history on General Hospital, has passed away at 78.

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UHF: Michael Richards nearly played his role with a case of Bell’s palsy

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