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Don't Touch That Dial!

MOVIE • 1982

Don't Touch That Dial!

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"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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Top Cast

Morley Safer

Morley Safer

Reporter

Peter Chernin

Peter Chernin

Self

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David Gerber

Self

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Gary David Goldberg

Self

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B. Donald Grant

Self

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Lee Rich

Self

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Jeff Sagansky

Self

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Fred Silverman

Self

Brandon Tartikoff

Brandon Tartikoff

Self

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Julian Krainin

Director

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Ted Haimes

Cinematography

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Dennis M. O'Connor

Editor

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Theatrical release date: December 23, 1982

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Film

Status

Released

Release

December 23, 1982

Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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Revenue

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