Remote Control
Series Overview
Remote Control is a TV game show that ran on MTV for five seasons from 1987 until 1990. It was MTV's first original non-musical program. New episodes were made for first-run syndication from 1989 until 1990 which were distributed by Viacom. Three contestants answered trivia questions on movies, music, and television, many of which were presented in skit format. The series was developed by producers Joe Davola and Michael Duggan, and directed by Dana Calderwood.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
30 min per episode
1987 – 1987
Premiered: Mon, Dec 7, 1987
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Brandon, Butch, Danny (Child Stars)”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dugan
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What is Remote Control about?
Remote Control is a TV game show that ran on MTV for five seasons from 1987 until 1990. It was MTV's first original non-musical program. New episodes were made for first-run syndication from 1989 until 1990 which were distributed by Viacom. Three contestants answered trivia questions on movies, music, and television, many of which were presented in skit format. The series was developed by producers Joe Davola and Michael Duggan, and directed by Dana Calderwood.
How many seasons does Remote Control have?
Remote Control comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Remote Control?
Key cast members in Remote Control include Marisol Massey, Ken Ober, Colin Quinn.
Who created or directed Remote Control?
Remote Control was developed and directed by Michael Dugan.