The TV Set
Seen it?2007 | 85 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$265K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Sunday Safe BetAnother comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Amazon Women on the Moon Weeknight WatchAnother comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones Sunday Safe BetAnother comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
South Park (Not Suitable for Children) Weeknight WatchAnother comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Louis C.K.: Oh My God Weeknight WatchAnother comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Jake Kasdan
- David DuchovnyMike Klein
- Sigourney WeaverLenny
- Ioan GruffuddRichard McCallister
- Judy GreerAlice
- Fran KranzZach Harper
- Lindsay SloaneLaurel Simon
- Justine BatemanNatalie Klein
- Lucy DavisChloe McCallister
- Willie GarsonBrian
- M.C. GaineyHutch