Don't Touch That Dial! (1982)
"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.
Director: Julian Krainin
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Morley Safer as Reporter |
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Peter Chernin as Self |
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David Gerber as Self |
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Gary David Goldberg as Self |
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B. Donald Grant as Self |
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Lee Rich as Self |
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Jeff Sagansky as Self |
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Fred Silverman as Self |
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Brandon Tartikoff as Self |
| Directing | Julian Krainin | Director |
| Writing | Morley Safer | Writer |
| Production | Julian Krainin | Producer |
| Crew | Ted Haimes | Cinematography |
| Editing | Dennis M. O'Connor | Editor |