About
Deadline is a television series which was shown on NBC in the 2000–2001 season. It starred Oliver Platt as Wallace Benton, who worked for the fictional New York Ledger. This was a daily newspaper which was seen in many episodes of Law & Order.
Cast
Oliver Platt
as Wallace Benton
Bebe Neuwirth
as Nikki Masucci
Lili Taylor
as Hildy Baker
Hope Davis
as Brooke Benton
Damon Gupton
as Charles Foster
Christina Chang
as Beth Khambu
Tom Conti
as Si Beekman
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
First Episode
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist (Oliver Platt) recruits college students to assist in uncovering headline stories.
Lovers and Madmen
Benton investigates a renowned classical pianist who becomes romantically involved with Benton's estranged wife.
Perception
Benton uncovers a link between the "accidental" shooting of an off-duty officer and a series of police beatings.
Daniel in the Lion's Den
Benton learns that a candidate for city council is a convicted fugitive living under an assumed name.
Howl
Benton becomes a suspect in the murder of a gangster's girlfriend after she spent the night at his place.
The Old Ball Game
A wealthy woman goes missing, and the investigation uncovers more than anyone expected.
Don't I Know You?
When Wallace probes the mob, Nikki's family connections and her past come back to haunt her and she is forced to choose between her father and her career. Abe Vigoda guest stars.
The Undesirables
Wallace uncovers a politician's plot to sterilize female drug addicts
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