The TV Set
“A place where dreams are cancelled.”
Comedy
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.
VIBE
A darkly funny, anxious look at the soul-crushing compromises of television production. It feels like watching a slow-motion train wreck of creative integrity, punctuated by moments of biting satire.
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tv production
