4) M*A*S*H

The film was released in 1970 and the TV show didn’t come out until 1973. The famous theme song was written by the director’s son for the film, a tune that made millions (as opposed to the film, which did not).

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3) Dirty Dancing

The classic 1987 film set in the ’60s was made into a TV show only a year after the hit first debuted in theaters. The TV remake starred Patrick Cassidy and Melora Hardin.

2) Margie

The 1961 TV program was modeled after the 1946 film of the same name.

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1) Mr. Lucky

This title was a 1959 TV show and also a 1943 film (the latter which starred Cary Grant and Laraine Day).

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Here’s a peek back at the TV show and another listen one of the most wonderful songs composed by Henry Mancini for the show! Enjoy!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=AQowc_AsW8o

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