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The TV Set

The TV Set

The TV Set

The TV Set

A place where dreams are cancelled.

2007•1h 27m•

★6.0(92 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network executive named Lenny who favors trashy reality programming. The irony, of course, is that every crass suggestion Lenny makes improves the show's response from test audiences and brings the show a step closer to getting on the air.

Director

Writers

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Main Cast

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Mike Klein

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Lenny

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

Richard McCallister

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Alice

Fran Kranz

Fran Kranz

Zach Harper

Lindsay Sloane

Lindsay Sloane

Laurel Simon

Justine Bateman

Justine Bateman

Natalie Klein

Lucy Davis

Lucy Davis

Chloe McCallister

Willie Garson

Willie Garson

Brian

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Hutch

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Vernon Maxwell

Wendle Josepher

Wendle Josepher

A.D.

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jake Kasdan
Second Second Assistant Director: Kristine Peterson
First Assistant Director: Carey Dietrich
Second Assistant Director: Bradley Morris
Script Supervisor: Karen Golden

Writing

Writer: Jake Kasdan

Production

Assistant Production Coordinator: Debbie Merritt
Production Supervisor: Ben Ormand
Unit Production Manager: Ron Schmidt
Production Coordinator: Valerie Bleth Sharp
ADR Voice Casting: Caitlin McKenna
Casting Associate: Michael V. Nicolo

Music & Sound

Music Supervisor: Manish Raval
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Brad Sherman
Music Supervisor: Tom Wolfe
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Steve Pederson
Sound Designer: Robert Grieve
ADR Recordist: Laverne Dewberry

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Uta Briesewitz

Editing

Assistant Editor: Julia A.G. Storm
Editor: Tara Timpone

Art Direction

Art Direction: Lauren E. Polizzi
Set Decoration: Dianna Freas
Production Design: Jefferson Sage

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Supervisor: David Buckley
Key Costumer: Michael A. Russell
Assistant Makeup Artist: Heidi Seeholzer
Costume Supervisor: Cindy Rosenthal
Assistant Hairstylist: Susan Boyd
Set Costumer: Cathy Hahn

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Producer: Caoilfhionn Sweeney

Keywords

tv productionhilariousbold

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A place where dreams are cancelled."

#2

The film had a budget of $2.0M but only grossed $265.2K, losing $1.7M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 87 minutes (1h 27m).

#4

The film was directed by Jake Kasdan.

#5

The screenplay was written by Jake Kasdan.

#6

The score was composed by Michael Andrews.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Uta Briesewitz.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0473709.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

92 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The TV Set

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$2,000,000

Revenue:

$265,198

Production Companies:

Raygun Productions