Don't Touch That Dial!

Overview

"Don’t Touch That Dial!" is a CBS Reports documentary that explores the creation and production of two American prime-time television series, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Family Ties. Broadcast in 1982, the film documents how network television programs are developed for a mass audience, focusing on the industrial, creative, and logistical processes behind successful network scheduling.

Cast

Morley Safer

Reporter

Peter Chernin

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David Gerber

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Gary David Goldberg

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B. Donald Grant

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Lee Rich

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Jeff Sagansky

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Fred Silverman

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Brandon Tartikoff

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Production Crew

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Julian Krainin

Director

Morley Safer

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