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.

The More You Know

John Travolta would have played Maverick in Top Gun if his asking price wasn't too high.
A "Harry Potter" stunt double was paralyzed on the job.
Robert Ludlum, the creator of the Jason Bourne series, died while the first Bourne film was in post-production.
Director Steven Spielberg made his first film for a merit badge

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