When cheerful, aspiring writer Hannah met neurotic investigative reporter Marty on a plane and calmed his frazzled nerves, she did not imagine it would lead to a new career, much less to romance. Marty got her an interview at Chicago Weekly magazine, where she landed a job as a researcher sitting right across from his desk. It wasn't love at first (or even fiftieth) sight for these two opposites, but their mutual attraction grew until they were indeed in love by the second season.

Looking on and kibitzing as the budding romance developed were an assortment of eccentric friends and co-workers. Norman was the blustery editor, replaced in the fall of 1989 by hard driving, super chic Catherine (who promoted Hannah to writer); Julie was the editor's fawning assistant; Pamela, a catty writer; and Leo, Hannah's outdoorsman dad. Brian arrived in the fall of 1989 as a very British TV critic; he lasted only one season before going berserk in Marshall's Field's department store and smashing all the TV sets on display. Hannah got encouragement from landlady and best friend Robin, but none from no-nonsense columnist Mike, who joined the staff in 1991.

Series summary from The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows: 1946-Present

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