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Man Says He Wrote Lost—in '77

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 13, 2009 6:30 PM CDT
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(Newser) – A Hollywood producer has filed a lawsuit claiming he wrote the original pilot for ABC’s hit series Lost—in 1977, TMZ reports. Anthony Spinner says ABC passed on the series three times, then created a knockoff in 2004 with Touchstone Television. Spinner, who’s seeking a share of royalties, cites numerous similarities, including the “airplane headed to Los Angeles [that] crashes into a tropical jungle-like environment.”

This 2006 file photo, provided by ABC, shows the primary cast of the network's dramatic series Lost.
This 2006 file photo, provided by ABC, shows the primary cast of the network's dramatic series "Lost."   (AP Photo)
This 2006 publicity photo, released by ABC, shows actors Josh Holloway and Evangeline Lily on the ABC series Lost.
This 2006 publicity photo, released by ABC, shows actors Josh Holloway and Evangeline Lily on the ABC series "Lost."   (AP Photo)
The logo for ABC's hit drama Lost.
The logo for ABC's hit drama "Lost."   (ABC)
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Shannonals
Jul 15, 2009 12:48 PM CDT
Soooooooo, five years to say anything, and he waits until the last season to mention it to anyone?
DeniseVB
Jul 14, 2009 12:52 PM CDT
It took him 5 years to realize this? Did he write Castaway too?
Fondue
Jul 14, 2009 12:04 PM CDT
Interesting, he waited until the end of the show to file. Good point hamsammichs, it's like Aerosmith suing ACDC for using a G chord in a song.

 
entertainment • Lost • ABC • lawsuit • Touchstone Television • Anthony Spinner

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