Lucrative Films That Became Even More Valuable TV Shows

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TV shows come to fruition in many ways. Some are based on books, some are totally original ideas cooked up by a team of producers looking to make a buck – others are spawned from an already proven movie concept. After all, if a film makes millions at the box office, it’s likely to prove a lucrative and popular TV series, too.

Over the years, multiple shows based on movies have been produced, sometimes years after the original concept first debuted. A selection of these shows from networks like ABC and beyond became even more popular than the movie itself, totally eclipsing them to the point that viewers are totally unaware it was a movie in the first place. Did you know about these?