1980s

Sly Steps In

When the Nighthawks’ director is unable to get to the set, Sly steps in to direct the subway chase scene so that a day of filming won’t be lost. This creates a problem with the Directors’ Guild and the producers are fined!


Rocky II Breaks Record

In the early 80′s the broadcast rights to “Rocky II” are sold to CBS for $20 million, which at that time is the highest fee ever.