FM (1978)

Q-SKY is the #1 radio station in Los Angeles mainly because of the music they play, and running the station the way they want to. It has led them to a ratings success. The interesting radio... See full summary »

Director:

John A. Alonzo

Writer:

Ezra Sacks

Stars:

Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan, Alex Karras

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Brandon	...	Jeff Dugan
Eileen Brennan	...	Mother
Alex Karras	...	Doc Holiday
Cleavon Little	...	Prince
Martin Mull	...	Eric Swan
Cassie Yates	...	Laura Coe
Norman Lloyd	...	Carl Billings
Jay Fenichel	...	Bobby Douglas
James Keach	...	Lt. Reach
Joe Smith	...	Albert Driscoll
Tom Tarpey	...	Regis Lamar
Janet Brandt	...	Alice
Mary Torrey	...	Cathy
Roberta Wallach	...	Shari Smith
Terry Jastrow	...	Michael J. Carlyle

Storyline

Q-SKY is the #1 radio station in Los Angeles mainly because of the music they play, and running the station the way they want to. It has led them to a ratings success. The interesting radio personalities include: Jeff Dugan, rebellious head of the radio station; Mother, who is burned out from being a DJ; Eric Swan, a self centered romantic who wants more than just being a DJ; The Prince of Darkness, the hip night DJ; and Laura Coe, the easy-going type. The movie focuses on the battle between Jeff and his corporate bosses, who want more advertising and less music.

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Plot Keywords:

radio | radio station | record | marijuana | army recruiter | 

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Taglines:

A Now Story With Now Music!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

FM - rock-kanava

Filming Locations:

The Summit - 10 Greenwood Plaza, Houston, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many AM radio stations played an edited version of the movie's title song in which an overdubbed "A" was substituted for the "F" of FM.

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Goofs

Mother's station identification places QSKY at 7-11 on the radio dial. 711 kilohertz would be a valid AM radio frequency not in the 88 to 108 megahertz frequency for a FM station.

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Quotes

The Mother: Don't worry, you still have me for two months because that's what my contract says.

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Soundtracks

"Ridin' The Storm Out"
Performed by REO Speedwagon
Courtesy of EPIC Records

User Reviews

Check out this funny little flick!

This little gem is one of the most under-appreciated movies of the late 1970s. It's an episodic comedy with serious undertones. The film perfectly captures the feel of the late 1970s. The casting is great, with a passionate performance by Michael Brandon and a very funny one by Martin Mull. The background music is just right and the concert appearances of Jimmy Buffett and Linda Ronstadt add to the late 1970s atmosphere. Despite what other reviews have stated, Tom Petty does NOT appear in concert, he's being interviewed at the radio station. REO Speedwagon also appears at a record store signing. If you're a fan of WKRP, then check out this movie.