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

The Twilight Zone

This classic anthological horror show has been on the air for decades, and it got a revamp for the big screen in 1983. You've surely seen an episode or two, and the sci-fi Hollywood version of the show was co-directed by none other than Steven Spielberg. That guarantees a creepy watch.

The Fugitive

The 1960s hit television series was a hit among crime and drama fans. In 1993, Harrison Ford took on the lead role in the Blockbuster version. He plays the role of, well, the fugitive. You get it.

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The More You Know

  • Wayne's World was filmed in two weeks.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first American film to have a soundtrack.
  • In Home Alone, Buzz's girlfriend is actually a boy in a wig. The director thought it would be too mean to ask a girl to be in the film this way.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.