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

Pennies from Heaven

Pennies from Heaven was another short-lived BBC musical draama. It only got one season, but the Hollywood version of the show starred Steve Martin. It was even nominated for an Oscar.

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The More You Know

  • Movie trailers were originally shown after the movie, which is why they’re called “trailers.”
  • "E.T." and "Poltergeist" started from the same script.
  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • Toto was paid more than some of the humans in 'The Wizard of Oz'
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