Film·1982·NR·1h

Don't Touch That Dial!

Documentary

"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.

Directed by Julian Krainin

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9 credited

Morley Safer
Morley SaferReporter
Peter Chernin
Peter CherninSelf
David Gerber
David GerberSelf
Gary David Goldberg
Gary David GoldbergSelf
B. Donald Grant
B. Donald GrantSelf
Lee Rich
Lee RichSelf
Jeff Sagansky
Jeff SaganskySelf
Fred Silverman
Fred SilvermanSelf
Brandon Tartikoff
Brandon TartikoffSelf

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