Almost Live!(1984)

Almost Live! is a sketch comedy series that aired on Seattle's NBC affiliate KING-TV from 1984 to 1999. The show became a local institution, broadcasting Saturday nights at 11:30 and pushing Saturday Night Live to midnight. Its irreverent humor and local focus built a devoted audience in the Pacific Northwest, spawning a packaged version that reached Comedy Central viewers from 1992 to 1993. The series featured sharp parodies, absurdist sketches, and satirical takes on Seattle culture and beyond. Almost Live! established itself as a proving ground for regional comedy talent and remains a cult favorite among sketch comedy fans. The show continues in reruns on Seattle's NBC station following Saturday Night Live, introducing new generations to its distinctive brand of comedy.