The TV Set

– As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
The TV Set (2006)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

28 Apr 2006

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Jake Kasdan

Writer:

Jake Kasdan

Main Actors:

David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, Ioan Gruffudd, Judy Greer

Plot:

A television network is making a pilot of Mike's quirky comedy based on the aftermath of his brother's suicide. As the network suits ask for change after change, and as Mike struggles with compromise, there are strains on families, execs who show rushes to their children, leads who feel each other out, and assistants who put a smile on everything. Can an honest show get made in the world of reality TV chasing an audience of teen-aged boys?

Awards:

1 nomination.

Gross profit:

$34,531

Production:

ThinkFilm

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
65%
Metacritic:
65%