These TV Shows Did So Well That They Got Box Office Spin-Offs

Even an Animated Spin-Off

The Addams Family has had several spin-offs, even an animated one. Because the story of Morticia and Gomez and Wednesday is so timeless, creatives have been able to take it in several directions. Some of them are even extra kid-friendly.

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The More You Know

  • The first public movie screening was held in 1895 in Paris.
  • The filming of 'The Godfather' was disrupted by an actual Mafia member, Joe Colombo. Producer Al Ruddy met with him and reviewed the script, striking the word "Mafia" completely from the movie. Colombo and his pals also managed to elbow their way into casting and ended up as extras in the film.
  • Toto was paid more than the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz".
  • Hugh Jackman went without water for 36 hours before filming the opening scene of 'Les Miserables.'
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