Gold Derby's Partial Description: From the very beginning of television history, networks have turned to cinema to inspire their latest shows – even "Casablanca" received a short-lived adaptation. The idea makes sense; a popular movie brings with it a recognizable name and a premise that has already been proven to connect with audiences. A long-running show might offer the opportunity to explore a world and its characters in more depth, and flesh out ideas that the movie could only touch on. Admittedly, most adaptations were little more than cheap cash-ins, slapping a familiar title on a forgettable sitcom or procedural. Some shows, however, transcended their roots to stand on their own, and many became more well known than the films that inspired them.
If you're looking for something to watch, or you just want to explore a bit of television history, take a look at our gallery where we've compiled some of the most memorable and iconic examples of TV adapted from film.
