80s

13 Forgotten TV Shows Based On Your Favorite Movies

Hollywood's philosophy is that one good turn deserves another, especially when we're talking about movies that gross millions of dollars.That explains why so many hit movies are recycled into TV shows, but as this list shows, the results don't always measure up to the original.1. Ferris BuellerStarcasmLasted for: one seasonOf course the hit movie made a lot of fans, but not many were willing to tune in to this series about Ferris and his everyday adventures. The show gave Jennifer Aniston her start in show business as Ferris's sister Jeannie.Despite the fact that John Hughes refused to

80s

Two Of The '80s Biggest Stars Were In A Fatal Car Crash And We Somehow Forgot All About It

The classic ‘80s comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off made true movie stars out of Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey, but it was also the beginning of a Hollywood romance that would thrive in secret and end in tragedy. MirrorThe couple felt an attraction on the film’s set, but kept their relationship out of the public eye. At 25, Broderick had quickly become one of the decade’s biggest stars with a string of hits including WarGames, Ladyhawke, and finally Ferris Bueller. Grey, 27, had stood out in Red Dawn, but playing Ferris’s sister Jeannie really made her

80s

10 Facts About 'Dirty Dancing' That Would Never Put Baby In A Corner

The 1987 version of Dirty Dancing celebrated its 30th anniversary, and we still can't help but feel fuzzy when we re-watch this summer romance film. Dancing gods Patrick Swayze (Johnny) and Jennifer Grey (Baby) were not big movie star names at the time, but the popularity of the movie helped them to become one of the most famous romance duos in film history. Here are 10 sort of 'dirty' backstage secrets that you definitely had no knowledge of while watching the movie. 10. The Lake Scene.One of the most popular and loved scenes in the movie was definitely not

80s

10 Secrets From The Set Of Dirty Dancing That Will Make You Appreciate This Classic Even More

They may have seemed like they had the time of their life, but there was a lot that went into the making of one of the movies that we all love that we never knew about. Dirty Dancing is one of the greatest movies of the 80s, but how much do you know about the process that went into it? Vestron PicturesThe movie came out in 1987 and the behind-the-scenes drama started right away. Whether it was the cast members not getting along, or actors being unable to keep it together on set, it seems like it was as epic

80s

Get The 'Dirty Dancing' Experience First Hand, Right Where The Original Took Place

Dirty Dancing is one of the greatest movies of the 80s. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey created a classic that is still beloved to this day. Vestron PicturesThe movie takes place up at a summer resort called Kellerman's Mountain House in the Catskills in Upstate New York and there was a lot to love about it. I mean, it was there that Baby was introduced to the world of dance in a way she never could have expected! Vestron PicturesThe resort in the movie was this huge estate with games and a lake and honestly anyone who watched the movie

Movies

10 Movies From The 80s That Will Make You Want To Put On Your Dancing Shoes Right Away

If there was one thing the 80s did well, it was music. They had countless hits that were constantly stuck in our heads, a bunch of one hit wonders that to this day are still pretty epic and honestly just timeless. GiphyLuckily, they decided to capitalize on the great tunes and make a bunch of movies that weren't necessarily musicals, but were as close as you could get without your characters breaking into song. Some would sing, but others would all just break into amazing choreographed dances that were WAY too complicated to have been made up on the spot.

90s

10 Things You Didn't Know About Patrick Swayze That Will Make You Love Him Even More

Patrick Swayze was an absolute gem. He made so many classic movies that people still love to this day, and it's honestly heartbreaking that he passed away so young. Vestron PicturesHe did however, live his life to the fullest, and there are are actually a lot of things you may not have known about the wonderful actor. He had always wanted to be in the Olympics Vestron PicturesWhen he was young he was training with Olympic level coaches so he could join the U.S.  gymnastics team, but it didn't end up working out. Swayze also considered playing footballHouston