How do I burn an imovie to a DVD so I can play it on my TV DVD?

I burned it onto a dvd but it doesn't work because the file isn't recognized by my dvd player.  It's a MOV file.  I don't know how to save it in a format my dvd player will recognize.
Thank you

I don't know how to save it in a format my dvd player will recognize.
I do!
Use iDVD.
IDVD is specifically designed to work with iMovie.
With iDVD you can easily and quickly create DVDs with menus and graphics almost on the level of what Hollywood can do.
IDVD is easy to get. It is available on disk ONLY as part of iLife 11.
IDVD is a wonderful piece of software and well worth the low cost of $40.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MC623Z-A-iLife-VERSION/dp/B003XKRZES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=U
http://dealmac.com/lw/artclick.html?1,527850,1872219

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