The TV Set
6.1/10
Rating
87 min
Runtime
2007
Release Year
Jake Kasdan
Director
Cast
David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, Ioan Gruffudd, Judy Greer, Fran Kranz
Quick Synopsis
Mike, a writer working on a semi-autobiographical sitcom, faces challenges as he tries to get his show developed. Throughout the process, his original vision is gradually compromised by Lenny, a controlling network executive who prefers lowbrow reality TV. Despite Mike's reservations, each of Lenny's crude suggestions leads to better reactions from test audiences, moving the show closer to being aired.
Detailed Synopsis of The TV Set
As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network executive named Lenny who favors trashy reality programming. The irony, of course, is that every crass suggestion Lenny makes improves the show's response from test audiences and brings the show a step closer to getting on the air.
