FM
Director: John A. Alonzo
Actors: Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan, Alex Karras
PlotAt Q-SKY Radio in Los Angeles, the passionate and free-spirited staff, including program director Jeff Dugan, are dedicated to broadcasting a mix of eclectic music that resonates with their audience. They foster a community within the station that thrives on creativity and a shared love of music. Tensions arise when corporate interests, represented by crass advertising executive Regis Lamar, demand a larger focus on commercials and more conformist content. This clash pits the ideals of the Q-SKY crew against the profit-driven motives of the network executives.
As conflict intensifies, Jeff and the Q-SKY team devise ways to maintain their station’s integrity, even as pressures mount from both inside and outside the station. Their struggle highlights the broader battle between artistic freedom and commercialization within the radio industry. Through solidarity, innovation, and their unwavering commitment to authentic broadcasting, they challenge the encroaching influence of corporate control. Their journey ultimately underscores the spirit of resistance in preserving the essence of their radio community.
Writers: Ezra Sacks
Release Date: 20 Apr 1978
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Arrow Video's Blu-ray of *FM* excels with solid technical merits and a laudable presentation, enhancing its heavyweight soundtrack and enjoyable cast.
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