Don't Touch That Dial!
Synopsis
"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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Krainin
- Screenplay & Story
- Morley Safer
- Original Title
- Don't Touch That Dial!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- CBS News Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Krainin
Morley Safer
Dennis M. O'Connor
Julian Krainin
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Krainin
Director
Morley Safer
Writer
Julian Krainin
Producer
Dennis M. O'Connor
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Don't Touch That Dial! about?
"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.
Who directed Don't Touch That Dial!?
Don't Touch That Dial! was directed by Julian Krainin.
Who stars in Don't Touch That Dial!?
The principal cast of Don't Touch That Dial! includes Morley Safer, Peter Chernin, David Gerber, Gary David Goldberg, B. Donald Grant.
When was Don't Touch That Dial! released and how long is it?
Don't Touch That Dial! was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Touch That Dial!?
Don't Touch That Dial! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).