The Movies That Made Us - Season 1

The Movies That Made Us - Season 1

First aired: 11/29/2019 4 episodes

These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Dirty Dancing

Aired: 11/29/2019

Stepping on toes and tangling with rejection, the women behind this "girl's movie" touched millions despite co-star tension and a meager budget.

Episode 2

2. Home Alone

Aired: 11/29/2019

Mix a "comedy machine" with a novice director. Add a shutdown threat, rotating robbers and terrifying stunts to home in on a ho-ho-ho holiday megahit.

Episode 3

3. Ghostbusters

Aired: 11/29/2019

A rickety script, tight timeline and effects issues almost busted this comedy. But thanks to Dan Aykroyd and company, the slimy shenanigans took off.

Episode 4

4. Die Hard

Aired: 11/29/2019

This box office titan took action movies to the next level, decked out with a relatable hero, a humorous rewrite and a well-played “yippee-ki-yay.”