TV Characters Who Vanished From Their Shows

James Evans, Good Times

The first comedy to star all African Americans, star John Amos thought he’d have to deal with important and relevant issues. However, the show drifted from social issues to one of the younger star’s antics. Before Amos had the chance to complain and quit, his character was killed in a car accident.

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The More You Know

  • Often derided as a mega-flop, Waterworld actually took home nearly $90m more in worldwide box office than its estimated budget.
  • Shooting for No Country For Old Men was interrupted for a day due to a smoke cloud from the set of There Will Be Blood, which was also filming in the area.
  • There’s a 20 year age gap between Sam Neill and Laura Dern in Jurassic Park, with Laura aged only 26 during filming.
  • In 1982, Spileberg’s kids classic stayed in the US top ten for ten months.
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