Television Event_
"To win the ratings war, they must end the Cold War"
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983). With irreverent humor and sobering apocalyptic vision, this film reveals how a commercial broadcaster seized a moment of unprecedented television viewership, made an emotional connection with an audience of over 100 million and forced an urgent conversation with the US President on how to collectively confront and resolve the most pressing issue of the time - nuclear proliferation.
Starring
Nicholas Meyer, Robert Papazian, Edward Hume
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
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Year context
Television Event was released 6 years ago in 2020.
Overview
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing th...
Television Event is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (9)
Nicholas Meyer
Self
RP
Robert Papazian
Self
Edward Hume
Self
BS
Brandon Stoddard
Self
Stephanie Austin
Self
SS
Stu Samuels
Self
EA
Ellen Anthony
Self
Ted Koppel
Self
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
STUDIOS (2)
Common Room Productions
Impact Partners
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (2 votes)
Popularity
6
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Television Event about?
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983). With irreverent humor and sobering apocalyptic vision, this film reveals how a commercial broadcaster seized a moment of unprecedented television viewership, made an emotional connection with an audience of over 100 million and forced an urgent conversation with the US President on how to collectively confront and resolve the most pressing issue of the time - nuclear proliferation.
How long is Television Event?
Television Event has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Television Event?
The cast of Television Event includes Nicholas Meyer, Robert Papazian, Edward Hume, Brandon Stoddard, Stephanie Austin.
What is the rating of Television Event?
Television Event has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary