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Don't Touch That Dial!

1982•1h 0m•

★9.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

"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.

Director

Julian Krainin

Writers

Morley Safer

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Main Cast

Morley Safer

Reporter

Peter Chernin

Self

David Gerber

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Gary David Goldberg

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B. Donald Grant

Movies

Documentary

Don't Touch That Dial!

1982•1h 0m•

★9.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Director

Julian Krainin

Writers

Morley Safer

Watchlist

Main Cast

Morley Safer

Reporter

Peter Chernin

Self

David Gerber

Self

Gary David Goldberg

Self

B. Donald Grant

Self

Lee Rich

Self

Jeff Sagansky

Self

Fred Silverman

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Brandon Tartikoff

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Full Crew

Direction

Director: Julian Krainin

Writing

Writer: Morley Safer

Production

Producer: Julian Krainin

Editing

Editor: Dennis M. O'Connor

Did You Know?

The film was directed by Julian Krainin.

The screenplay was written by Morley Safer.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0228228.

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Rating

9.0/10

Masterpiece

1 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Don't Touch That Dial!

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

CBS News Productions

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