Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned

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Stay Tuned

1976
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Stay Tuned was a Canadian improvised comedy television series broadcast on CBC Television throughout October 1976.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users76%
Director: Peter HyamsGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

A couch potato wins a month of free cable from a mysterious company, only to discover that the programming consists of deadly parodies of famous TV shows and movies. He and his ex-wife must survive the night by reaching the "end of the broadcast" before they become permanent viewers.

Critical Reception

Stay Tuned was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its inventive premise and visual gags, though some found its humor uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's unique take on television culture.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative concept and visual humor.

  • Noted for its satirical take on television and pop culture.

  • Some critics found the pacing and consistent humor to be lacking.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's imaginative concept and its humor, particularly its spoofs of popular television shows. However, some found it to be occasionally derivative or not consistently funny.

Fun Fact

The film features homages and parodies of numerous classic films and television shows, including 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Die Hard', 'A Fistful of Dollars', 'The Exorcist', and various sitcoms and dramas.

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