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Man Says He Wrote Lost—in '77

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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
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
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
The logo for ABC's hit drama "Lost."   (ABC)
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paul123
Jul 13, 09 6:40 PM CDT
Why anyone would claim to have written this pile of rubbish is beyond me. My wife has me watching this show and I'm thankfull that it has one season left. Reply
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nick
Jul 13, 09 6:55 PM CDT
Do you have any idea of the question you're asking? A very small percentage of the royalties to date is probably worth in the millions of dollars.
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rajanKazhmin
Jul 13, 09 6:53 PM CDT
Is this just some viral marketing based on the time travel plot line? Reply
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bman1080
Jul 13, 09 7:47 PM CDT
First thing I thought as well. Even if it isn't, it proves viral marketing has lost the element of surprise.
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hamsammichs
Jul 13, 09 6:54 PM CDT
Well it seems that the airplane crashing into a jungle would have to be a NECESSARY similarity, wouldn't it? Reply
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