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**RBM** · 02-18-2006, 03:22 AM

Well, stuff like ER originated from Michael Crichton wanting to make a movie out of it in the early 70's, but eventually turning it into a television series, so it didn't copy anything.

I've never heard of One Foot in the Grave, but looking at IMDB quick, it says it started in 1990? Cosby Show was on in the 80's, so I dunno.

Rescue Me is a show about New York City firefighters and their lives after 9/11. Pretty sure they weren't copying any other sources with that one.

We definitely did do a remake of The Office and several game shows and some reality things. Distraction is another one you forgot to mention. Hell, we even have Jimmy Carr as the host of the show.

02-18-2006, 03:22 AM	#4
RBM RoggaN Posts: 9,551	Well, stuff like ER originated from Michael Crichton wanting to make a movie out of it in the early 70's, but eventually turning it into a television series, so it didn't copy anything. I've never heard of One Foot in the Grave, but looking at IMDB quick, it says it started in 1990? Cosby Show was on in the 80's, so I dunno. Rescue Me is a show about New York City firefighters and their lives after 9/11. Pretty sure they weren't copying any other sources with that one. We definitely did do a remake of The Office and several game shows and some reality things. Distraction is another one you forgot to mention. Hell, we even have Jimmy Carr as the host of the show.