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January 7, 1985 - Final Episode of Stir Crazy Aired on CBS

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On this day, January 7, 1985, the final episode of Stir Crazy aired on CBS. Based on the 1980 comedy film of the same name starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, the series followed the misadventures of two friends, Harry and Skip, who were wrongly convicted of a crime and found themselves trying to navigate life in prison.

The TV adaptation retained the comedic tone of the film but struggled to capture the same charm and chemistry that made the movie a hit. Despite its promising premise, Stir Crazy only lasted for one season, producing just nine episodes before being canceled.

Fun Fact: The series was directed by Greg Antonacci, who also worked on several other notable TV comedies, but the absence of Wilder and Pryor made it difficult for fans of the film to connect with the show.

Did you watch Stir Crazy? What do you think makes it hard for TV adaptations of hit movies to succeed?
 
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