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Tim Robbins Credits One Man For “The Shawshank Redemption” Finding Its Audience
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scrn loglineShawshank star Tim Robbins reveals the unlikely hero who helped the iconic film find its footing and endure as a Hollywood classic.beat sheet- Ted Turner's programming pivot on his fledgling TBS network in the early 90s gave The Shawshank Redemption its first big break, exposing the film to a wider audience and kickstarting its journey to cult status.
- Robbins credits Turner's decision to repeatedly air the film on TBS as a key factor in the movie's longevity, saying it allowed the story to build a devoted fanbase over time that endures to this day.
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Tim Robbins Credits One Man For “The Shawshank Redemption” Finding Its Audience
DeadlineStory by Caroline Frost
scrn logline
Shawshank star Tim Robbins reveals the unlikely hero who helped the iconic film find its footing and endure as a Hollywood classic.
beat sheet
- Ted Turner's programming pivot on his fledgling TBS network in the early 90s gave The Shawshank Redemption its first big break, exposing the film to a wider audience and kickstarting its journey to cult status.
- Robbins credits Turner's decision to repeatedly air the film on TBS as a key factor in the movie's longevity, saying it allowed the story to build a devoted fanbase over time that endures to this day.
call sheet
Tim Robbins, Ted Turner, The Shawshank Redemption