The Big Time
“It was the beginning of television. And they put it all on the line to get it on the air.”
Synopsis
In 1948 Manhattan, a diverse group of people are committed to making the fledgling Empire Network a success. Among them: a naive young woman who's hired as a script girl; an idealistic programmer; and an aspiring director who hopes to make Empire "the network that takes risks and makes new stars." Then there's Empire's president, an eccentric scientist whose bride raises eyebrows at the network.
Top Cast
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Dylan Baker
The Colonel
Molly Ringwald
Marion Powers
Christopher Lloyd
Doc Powers
Christina Hendricks
Audrey Drummond
Shane Johnson
Timothy Wilkison
Michael B. Silver
Walt Kaplan
Sharif Atkins
Joe Royal
John de Lancie
Vaughn Clay
Eydie Alyson
Ibsen Script Girl
Gabrielle Anderman
Another Miss Eve (as Gabby Anderman)
Dwayne L. Barnes
Stuff
Ronald Bruner
Skins
John Byner
Ed Wynn
Lizette Carrión
Lizette Carrion
Thomas Daniel
Businessman
Lisa Darr
Mario Davis
Lobby Attendant
Joseph J. Dawson
Dr. Frank Gibbs
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paris Barclay
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Flint
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- The Big Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, John Wells Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paris Barclay
Carol Flint
Stanley Clarke
Neil Roach
Randy Jon Morgan
Lewis Abel, Carol Flint
Department Leadership Roster
Lyn Paolo
Costume Design
Randy Jon Morgan
Editor
Lewis Abel
Producer
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Paris Barclay
Director
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Time
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What is The Big Time about?
In 1948 Manhattan, a diverse group of people are committed to making the fledgling Empire Network a success. Among them: a naive young woman who's hired as a script girl; an idealistic programmer; and an aspiring director who hopes to make Empire "the network that takes risks and makes new stars." Then there's Empire's president, an eccentric scientist whose bride raises eyebrows at the network.
Who directed The Big Time?
The Big Time was directed by Paris Barclay.
Who stars in The Big Time?
The principal cast of The Big Time includes Dylan Baker, Molly Ringwald, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Hendricks, Shane Johnson.
When was The Big Time released and how long is it?
The Big Time was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Time was composed by Stanley Clarke.