The TV Set
“A place where dreams are cancelled.”
Synopsis
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.
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The TV Set (2006) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-22
Top Cast
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David Duchovny
Mike Klein
Sigourney Weaver
Lenny
Ioan Gruffudd
Richard McCallister
Judy Greer
Alice
Fran Kranz
Zach Harper
Lindsay Sloane
Laurel Simon
Justine Bateman
Natalie Klein
Lucy Davis
Chloe McCallister
Willie Garson
Brian
M.C. Gainey
Hutch
Philip Baker Hall
Vernon Maxwell
Wendle Josepher
A.D.
Phil Rosenthal
Exec. #1 (Cooper)
David Doty
Exec. #2 (Rose)
Matt Price
Exec. #3 (Berg)
Simon Helberg
TJ Goldman
Kaitlin Doubleday
Jesse Filmore
Marcia Moran
Casting Director
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 6, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$265K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$1.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jake Kasdan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Kasdan
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- The TV Set
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $265K
- Production Studios
- Raygun Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jake Kasdan
Jake Kasdan
Michael Andrews
Uta Briesewitz
Tara Timpone
Judd Apatow, Jake Kasdan, Lawrence Kasdan, Aaron Ryder
Department Leadership Roster
Jake Kasdan
Director
Jake Kasdan
Writer
Jake Kasdan
Producer
Aaron Ryder
Producer
Michael Andrews
Original Music Composer
Tara Timpone
Editor
Jefferson Sage
Production Design
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
Uta Briesewitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The TV Set
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The TV Set about?
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.
Who directed The TV Set?
The TV Set was directed by Jake Kasdan.
Who stars in The TV Set?
The principal cast of The TV Set includes David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, Ioan Gruffudd, Judy Greer, Fran Kranz.
When was The TV Set released and how long is it?
The TV Set was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of The TV Set?
The TV Set had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $265K at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The TV Set?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The TV Set was composed by Michael Andrews.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The TV Set?
The TV Set holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).