Secrets From 'Happy Days' That Producers Kept Hidden For Years

Passing Pilot

It may seem like a terrible idea today, but after watching the initial pilot episode, the television network ABC decided to pass on the now-iconic series. After American Graffiti became insanely popular however, the network was inclined to take another look at the pilot. After that, they give Happy Days a fighting chance. The show actually has a strange history with George Lucas films...

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The More You Know

  • Crusader Rabbit' was the first TV cartoon
  • Television series featuring superheroes have grown in popularity over the past few decades, with over 70% of superhero t.v. shows made so far appearing after 1990.
  • Looney Tunes was created in 1930, in direct competition with Mickey Mouse cartoons. A second series, Merrie Melodies, soon followed. Both shows feature characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig
  • The Flintstones was the highest-earning network cartoon franchise for 30 years.
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