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The TV Set

  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.1K
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The TV Set (2006)
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SatireComedyDrama

The story of a TV pilot as it goes through the network TV process of casting, production and finally airing.The story of a TV pilot as it goes through the network TV process of casting, production and finally airing.The story of a TV pilot as it goes through the network TV process of casting, production and finally airing.

  • Director
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Writer
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Stars
    • David Duchovny
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Ioan Gruffudd
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    6.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jake Kasdan
    • Writer
      • Jake Kasdan
    • Stars
      • David Duchovny
      • Sigourney Weaver
      • Ioan Gruffudd
    • 40User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos13

    The TV Set
    Trailer 2:30
    The TV Set
    The TV Set
    Clip 1:01
    The TV Set
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    The TV Set
    The TV Set
    Clip 0:45
    The TV Set
    The TV Set Scene: You've Never Seen Taxi Driver
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    The TV Set Scene: You've Never Seen Taxi Driver
    Tv Set: Scene 2
    Clip 1:09
    Tv Set: Scene 2
    The Tv Set Scene: Plane Crash
    Clip 1:58
    The Tv Set Scene: Plane Crash

    Photos16

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    David Duchovny
    David Duchovny
    • Mike Klein
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Lenny
    Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd
    • Richard McCallister
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Alice
    Fran Kranz
    Fran Kranz
    • Zach Harper
    Lindsay Sloane
    Lindsay Sloane
    • Laurel Simon
    Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
    • Natalie Klein
    Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis
    • Chloe McCallister
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Brian
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Hutch
    Wendle Josepher
    Wendle Josepher
    • A.D.
    Phil Rosenthal
    Phil Rosenthal
    • Exec. #1 (Cooper)
    David Doty
    • Exec. #2 (Rose)
    Matt Price
    Matt Price
    • Exec. #3 (Berg)
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • TJ Goldman
    Kaitlin Doubleday
    Kaitlin Doubleday
    • Jesse Filmore
    Marcia Moran
    Marcia Moran
    • Casting Director
    Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    • Becky
    • Director
      • Jake Kasdan
    • Writer
      • Jake Kasdan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Sigourney Weaver's character was written as a man. It wasn't until late in pre-production that it was decided that the studio executive role could actually be a woman instead. Still, no line was re-written for the gender change, although at one point she politely kisses a male associate at work. Even the name Lenny was kept.
    • Quotes

      Mike: If I don't worry about the content in my show, then I'm part of the problem. I'm making the world more mediocre!

      Alice: I think that you're overstating the situation just a little bit.

      Mike: But you've never seen "Taxi Driver"!

      Alice: I am going to rent "The Taxi Driver", okay?

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits an elimination round from the fictional reality show "Slut Wars" plays, featuring Seth Green as the host.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Kingdom/Trade/The Game Plan/Feast of Love/The Darjeeling Limited/Lust, Caution (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Scene
      (from "Out of Sight")
      Written and Performed by David Holmes
      Courtesy of Universal Studios

    User reviews40

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    Featured review
    6/10

    Much too short, much too simple

    I really liked the idea for this movie, cast was great (especially David Duchovny and Judy Greer), but when I was expecting the plot to move in the most interesting parts of the TV series production suddenly the end titles showed up...

    "The TV Set" is really good project, but unfortunately the creators have only highlighted the process and left a lot of comic potential untouched. I know there is the rule "always leave them hungry", but in this one they've left me starving :)

    But above all this it worth watching movie, especially if you want to find out how your favorite TV series were created.
    • adam-1009
    • Apr 25, 2008
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 電視夢工廠
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The TV Set Holding Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $265,198
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,531
      • Apr 8, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $265,198
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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