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Remote Control

1987·Show
6Episodes in1Season
73
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A , comedy series: but never a tearjerker.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Remote Control is a TV game show that ran on MTV for five seasons from 1987 until 1990. It was MTV's first original non-musical program. New episodes were made for first-run syndication from 1989 until 1990 which were distributed by Viacom. Three contestants answered trivia questions on movies, music, and television, many of which were presented in skit format. The series was developed by producers Joe Davola and Michael Duggan, and directed by Dana Calderwood.
Retro Game ShowPop Culture TriviaAbsurdist Comedy SkitsMTV OriginalEccentric HostsNostalgic EntertainmentCult ClassicLighthearted FunInteractive Feel

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Is Remote Control worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Remote Control okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Remote Control?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.

Will Remote Control make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Remote Control?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Remote Control use?

Color-Coded for Your ConvenienceDisco SucksConsolation PrizePungeon MasterZonkCarried by the HostScreen ShakeStylistic SuckSpecial GuestDouble the DollarsCovered in GungeBig Eaterand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Color-Coded for Your Convenience, Disco Sucks, and Consolation Prize.