Best TV Series Spawned from a Movie?
Submitted by buber on Tue, 03/06/2001 - 08:15
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I can't think of too many... any suggestions?
Lots of thanks to all of the suggestions! :)
how about FAME
American Graffiti spawned Happy Days. And Alice Doesnt Live Here Any,ore spawned Alice.
Again, what is rhe connection between American Graffiti and Happy Days? Happy Days was actually based on an episode of "Love American Style".
"Herbie, the Love Bug" (1982) based on the 3 previous Love Bug films.
"Harper Valley P.T.A." (1981) based on the 1978 film.
"Harry and the Hendersons" (1991) based on the 1987 film.
"From Here to Eternity" (1980) based on the 1953 film.
"Freebie and the Bean" (1980) based on the 1974 film.
"Breaking Away" (1980) based on the 1979 film.
"Beyond Westworld" (1980) based on Westworld (1973) and Futureworld (1976)
"Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" (1973) based on the 1969 film.
"The Cowboys" (1974) based on the 1972 film.
"Born Free" (1974) based on the 1966 movie.
"Planet of the Apes" (1974) was a continuation of the 5 movie series.
"La Femme Nikita" (1997) is based on the 1990 film by Luc Besson.
How about Hogan's Heroes
Exactly what movie was the Hogan's Heroes TV show based on? I can't find any reference to a connection in the IMDB.
Stalag 17 was the basis for Hogan's Heroes. Hogan's Heroes of course actaully made their Sgt Schultz a bumbling fool while Stalg 17 Schultz was more a malovelent fool.
"Blue Thunder" (1984) was a spin-off of the 1983 movie.
"The Courtship of Eddie's Father" TV show (starring Bill Bixby) was spin-off of a 1963 movie. The show premiered in 1969.
"Paper Moon" TV show (starring Jodie Foster) premiered in 1974.
Did you forget M*A*S*H?!
Also, there was a "Shaft" TV show after the first 3 movies.
The Odd Couple!!!