Facts That Not A Lot Of People Know! - Vol. 4

There are facts that most people know. But, dear reader, that is not why we are here! Today, we are going to learn more Facts That Not A Lot Of People Know! Use this knowledge well.

The pilot episode for Petticoat Junction was meant to be a sequel to Psycho.

Master and Commander was originally intended to be a novelization of McHale’s Navy.

The song, "You're so Vain," was written about Englebert Humperdinck

Vic Tayback was offered the lead role in Rocky, but turned it down to take the part of Mel on Alice. This led screenwriter Sylvester Stallone to step in at the last moment.

The Columbia Pictures logo was modeled after Alice Ghostley.

John Amos was one of the inventors of the ShamWow.

Dynasty was originally meant to be a remake of Fibber McGee and Molly.

The above is parody, which frankly should be obvious.

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