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FM (1978)

PG 104 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Music  -   20 April 1978 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

John A. Alonzo

Writer:

Ezra Sacks
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Brandon ...
Jeff Dugan
Eileen Brennan ...
Mother
Alex Karras Alex Karras ...
Doc Holiday
Cleavon Little ...
Prince
Martin Mull ...
Eric Swan
Cassie Yates Cassie Yates ...
Laura Coe
Norman Lloyd ...
Carl Billings
Jay Fenichel Jay Fenichel ...
Bobby Douglas
James Keach ...
Lt. Reach
Joe Smith Joe Smith ...
Albert Driscoll
Tom Tarpey Tom Tarpey ...
Regis Lamar
Janet Brandt Janet Brandt ...
Alice
Mary Torrey Mary Torrey ...
Cathy
Roberta Wallach Roberta Wallach ...
Shari Smith
Terry Jastrow ...
Michael J. Carlyle
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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. Written by Pat McCurry <ccgrad97@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Radio | Radio Station | Record | Marijuana | Army Recruiter  | See more »

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The movie coming at you at the speed of sound. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

FM - rock-kanava See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Often believed to be the inspiration for the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati, but in fact the pilot for that show was filmed before this film's release. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The QSKY call letters are not valid in the US. US radio station start with either W (generally eastern) or K (western). See more »

Quotes

Jeff Dugan: Do you like music?
Regis Lamar: I can take it or leave it.
Jeff Dugan: I'm throwing a concert tonight... you ought to come. It's with Jimmy Buffett.
Regis Lamar: I love buffets, what are they serving?
Jeff Dugan: Regis, you and I are gonna get along just fine.
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Soundtracks

"FM (Reprise)"
Performed by Steely Dan
Courtesy of ABC Records See more »