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Don't Touch That Dial!
Don't Touch That Dial!
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Don't Touch That Dial!

1982
1h
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1982

Runtime

1h

Storyline

"Don’t Touch That Dial!" is a CBS Reports documentary that explores the creation and production of two American prime-time television series, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Family Ties. Broadcast in 1982, the film documents how network television programs are developed for a mass audience, focusing on the industrial, creative, and logistical processes behind successful network scheduling.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Dec 23, 1982
Languages
English
Director
Julian Krainin
Production
CBS News Productions
CBS News Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Morley Safer

Morley Safer

Reporter

Peter Chernin

Peter Chernin

Self

David Gerber

Self

Gary David Goldberg

Gary David Goldberg

Self

B. Donald Grant

Self

Lee Rich

Self

Jeff Sagansky

Self

Fred Silverman

Self

Brandon Tartikoff

Brandon Tartikoff

Self

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