Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

Pulls back the curtain on life at a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, revealing a colorful cast of characters in front of and behind the cameras.

2021 HD 29min TV-14 United States English

Deanna O'Donnell Eunette Gentry Missy Kohler Vern Van Winkle Ronda Van Winkle John Kohler

Biography Documentary

miniseries small town rural radio station nevada

S1E1 - Our Top Story 2021-08-02

KPVM owner Vern Van Winkle is poised to realize his dream of expanding his small town Pahrump station into Las Vegas. But as the staff discuss the viability of scaling up programming while managing existing deadlines, tensions boil over between news director Deanna ODonnell, co-anchor Eunette Gentry, and the rest of the news team.

S1E2 - Quitting Season 2021-08-02

With his expansion plans delayed due to COVID-19, Vern focuses on making a commercial to attract local advertisers. Meanwhile, as the station welcomes a new husband-and-wife team, weatherman John and news reporter Missey Kohler, a string of unexpected departures sends Deannas stress soaring.

S1E3 - Pahrump Gets Trumped 2021-08-09

Just as election season takes KPVM by storm, the Trump campaign comes to town. Though Deanna, Eunette, and Missy try their best to maintain neutrality and ensure both sides of the aisle are represented, Verns conservative views take centerstage. Meanwhile, weatherman John dons several hats as reporter, technician, and fill-in host of the stations recurring "Save a Pet" segment.

S1E4 - Trunk or Treat 2021-08-09

As the election and Halloween come knocking at Pahrumps door, Deanna organizes a socially-distanced trick or treat event for the community. Vern and the team prepare for their live election coverage, while Eunette returns to the station after dealing with several personal losses

S1E5 - Electile Dysfunction 2021-08-16

On election night, the team gets creative to ensure their live coverage goes off without a hitch, and Deanna winds up hosting with vocal Republican Vern, despite her efforts to strike a neutral tone.

S1E6 - Vegas or Bust 2021-08-16

As Verns vision to build a KPVM branch in Las Vegas comes to fruition, Eunette and Missey eye opportunities in the new market, while Deanna remains skeptical about shifting her focus from Pahrump. Meanwhile, weatherman John takes on a new role in sales, and Verns wife Ronda composes a jingle for an advertiser.

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