The show became a cult hit, and Day collected enough donations from fans to finish a full season of shows.

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The stage show became a global hit that brought in huge sums for the Eliot estate, and enabled her to create Old Possum's Practical Trust.

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The show debuted in spring 2001 and quickly became a hit, consistently ranking in the top three of the channel's most-watched shows.

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But when their MTV show Newlyweds became a hit, Jessica--not Nick--got the ensuing movie roles and licensing deals.

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That show, "On the Town, " opened in 1944 and became Comden and Green's first Broadway hit.

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