40 Random Bits of Trivia About the Movies and TV Shows That Shaped Pop Culture

We’re usually not ones to say that it’s all been done before, because there are so many current movies and shows breaking new ground in the visual storytelling game. All we’re saying is that whether they know it or not, they’re most likely using one or two themes, tropes and/or character types that these classic movies and TV shows popularized decades ago. 

Whether you know and love them or not, you’ve gotta give it up to these pioneers — and all these random fun facts about them!