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The TV Set

  • 20062006
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.7K
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The TV Set (2006)
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Writer
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Stars
    • David Duchovny
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Ioan Gruffudd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Writer
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Stars
    • David Duchovny
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Ioan Gruffudd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    The TV Set
    Trailer 2:30
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    Clip 1:01
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    The TV Set

    Photos16

    David Duchovny, Willie Garson, and Judy Greer in The TV Set (2006)
    David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, Judy Greer, and Ioan Gruffudd in The TV Set (2006)
    David Duchovny in The TV Set (2006)
    Sigourney Weaver in The TV Set (2006)
    Lindsay Sloane in The TV Set (2006)
    Sigourney Weaver in The TV Set (2006)
    David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, and Ioan Gruffudd in The TV Set (2006)
    David Duchovny in The TV Set (2006)
    Ioan Gruffudd in The TV Set (2006)
    Sigourney Weaver and Ioan Gruffudd in The TV Set (2006)
    Jake Kasdan in The TV Set (2006)
    Justine Bateman at an event for The TV Set (2006)

    Top cast

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    David Duchovny
    David Duchovny
    • Mike Kleinas Mike Klein
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Lennyas Lenny
    Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd
    • Richard McCallisteras Richard McCallister
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Aliceas Alice
    Fran Kranz
    Fran Kranz
    • Zach Harperas Zach Harper
    Lindsay Sloane
    Lindsay Sloane
    • Laurel Simonas Laurel Simon
    Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
    • Natalie Kleinas Natalie Klein
    Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis
    • Chloe McCallisteras Chloe McCallister
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Brianas Brian
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Hutchas Hutch
    Wendle Josepher
    Wendle Josepher
    • A.D.as A.D.
    Phil Rosenthal
    Phil Rosenthal
    • Exec. #1as Exec. #1…
    David Doty
    • Exec. #2as Exec. #2…
    Matt Price
    Matt Price
    • Exec. #3as Exec. #3…
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • TJ Goldmanas TJ Goldman
    Kaitlin Doubleday
    Kaitlin Doubleday
    • Jesse Filmoreas Jesse Filmore
    Marcia Moran
    Marcia Moran
    • Casting Directoras Casting Director
    Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    • Beckyas Becky
    • Director
      • Jake Kasdan
    • Writer
      • Jake Kasdan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A television network is making a pilot of Mike's quirky comedy based on the aftermath of his brother's suicide. As the network suits ask for change after change, and as Mike struggles with compromise, there are strains on families, execs who show rushes to their children, leads who feel each other out, and assistants who put a smile on everything. Can an honest show get made in the world of reality TV chasing an audience of teen-aged boys? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    sitcom productionsituation comedyassistantstrong female leadstrong female character20 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A place where dreams are canceled
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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 role of could actually be a woman instead. Still, no line was re-written for the gender change. 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
      Features Law & Order (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Scene
      (from "Out of Sight")

      Written and Performed by David Holmes

      Courtesy of Universal Studios

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    show within a show.
    Duchovny has produced a couple shows himself at this point. Sigourney Weaver. Justine Bateman. Simon Helberg from bang theory. Phil Rosenthal, who produced Raymond. Here, Lenny (Weaver) and the writer Mike (Duchovny) are producing a pilot for the network. It's a show within a show. They bring in several actors to read. And of course, there's a major disagreement between Mike and Lenny over which male lead is best. Will Mike back down to get the show made? And now they want the suicide of one of the characters to disappear. But the lead actor is supposed to be affected by that. The "team" is already trying to get Mike to sell out, but he's not sure if he wants to go along with that. And now there are more changes. They do the up-fronts, and Mike is downing booze and pills. Clearly, he's not happy that his project is so changed. But honestly, i DID want to see what happened in ep two! But it's a film. Maybe this WILL be made into a series. Lenny is the over the top president of the network, and she is SO inappropriate. But has no idea. Written and directed by Jake Kasdan; with Apatow producing.
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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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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

    Technical 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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