这是一部角色驱动型喜剧，故事描述英国来的主持人兼媒体大亨Walter Blunt（Patrick Stewart）试图征服美国的有线电视新闻市场。他通过一档夜间访谈节目来宣传自己的理念，为美国人提供有关「生活方式、思想方式和行为方式」的建议和指导。他遭到电视网老板、功能紊乱的新团队、多名前妻和年龄结构各不相同的子女的「围攻」，唯一能信任的人就是他从英国带到洛杉矶的男仆……只可惜此人是个酒鬼，大部分时间头脑都不清醒。当本剧开始的时候，Blunt刚刚做了一些重大决定，但却好心办坏事，在荧屏内外同时引发了糟糕的后果。British newscaster Walter Blunt comes to Los Angeles, intent on conquering the world of American cable TV. Through the platform of a nightly interview show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave. Unfortunately, Blunt is constantly harassed by interfering network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, and his numerous ex-wives and children. Blunt must now deal with the fallout from his well-intended but misguided actions, both on and off the air, with only an alcoholic manservant at his side.