# My Favorite Year (1982)

> A junior television writer must shepherd his hard-drinking childhood idol through one disastrous live broadcast while backstage rivalries threaten the show.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19355

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Richard Benjamin
- Cast: Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper, Joseph Bologna, Bill Macy, Lainie Kazan, Anne DeSalvo, Basil Hoffman
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084370/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, nostalgic, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A chaotic week in live television brings laughter and unexpected challenges as a junior writer navigates the world of celebrity.

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