ADVERTISEMENT
The movie was almost spun-off into a TV series
Trying to cash in on the success of the hit movie, Murphy and Paramount attempted to transfer Coming to America to CBS in 1989 with a weekly show centered on Prince Tariq, the younger brother of Akeem who was sent to America to attend college. Only the pilot episode was ever filmed and starred Tommy Davidson as Tariq, alongside film original Paul Bates as Oha. Critical response was not kind and nothing further became of the planned series.
Read more on the next page...
Page 6 of 9
ADVERTISEMENT
Inside Natalie Wood and Mart Crowley's 20-Year Friendship
The Ten Most Interesting Animal Species You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Famous scenes you didn't know were improvised
7 Most Magnificent Architectural Wonders of the Ancient World
ABBA seen together in public for first time in 14 years in rare appearance on red carpet
5 Ways to Create a Healthy Home for Your Family