Capital News(1990)

Capital News is an American drama series that aired on ABC in 1990, created by David Milch and Christian Williams. The show stars Lloyd Bridges and Helen Slater in a newsroom-centered narrative. Though short-lived, Capital News captured the high-stakes world of journalism and political reporting in the nation's capital. The series follows the professional and personal tensions that arise among reporters and editors as they chase stories that shape the country. With Bridges and Slater anchoring the cast, the drama explores ambition, ethics, and the pressure of breaking news in a competitive media environment. The show's brief run reflects the challenges networks faced launching new dramas in a crowded 1990 television landscape.