Stay Tuned

Name: Stay Tuned
Director: Peter Hyams
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: John Ritter, Pam Dawber, Jeffrey Jones, David Tom, Heather McComb

1992Dir. Peter Hyams1h 27m

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Runtime1h 27m

Released1992

Budget$25M

Box office$10.7M

DirectorPeter Hyams

About This Movie

Stay Tuned is a quirky mix of comedy and fantasy that plays with the absurdities of TV culture. Roy Knable, played by John Ritter, is this hapless salesman whose addiction to television really drives his wife, Helen, up the wall. The premise is a wild ride after he buys a satellite dish that opens up a whole new world—or should I say, a whole new hell? The practical effects are a fun highlight, with imaginative sets that really bring Hellvision to life. The pacing can be a bit frenetic at times, but that just adds to its chaotic charm. Plus, there's something uniquely engaging about the performances, particularly from Ritter and a delightfully devilish Jeffrey Jones. It's a strange blend that encapsulates early '90s humor and the existential dread of being too plugged in.

Explores themes of addiction to television.Features creative practical effects and set designs.Captures the early '90s culture and humor.