UHF is by no means a classic example of a masterpiece, but that doesn't mean that the film isn't classic. It is an odd comedy with seemingly no real rhyme or reason for most of what's going on, but that doesn't matter. It is what it is.
UHF follows a man named George Newman (Weird Al Yankovic) who is put in charge of a failing local station. However, the station quickly becomes a hit thanks to the oddball programs that it airs including a show hosted by station janitor Stanley Spadowski (Michael Richards).
The film is so off the beaten path that I still find it fresh and enjoyable. Especially the odd programming that is put on the station such as Wheel Of Fish. I personally feel that the film is more relevant today due to the amount of odd game shows that plagued the airwaves for many years.
This is a must see for any Seinfeld fan because you get a look at Michael Richards using physical comedy perfectly in a pre-Seinfeld performance.
Many of you might hate the film as it is in fact pretty stupid. But for those of you able to just sit back and enjoy the film for what it is, you will find it to be a pleasant surprise.
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