June 4, 1982 –
Paramount released the epic Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (which should have been titled, Battle of the Outrageous Toups) opened on this date.
Producers went ahead with a movie script featuring Khan, taking this for granted that Ricardo Montalban would be interested in or available for this film. Specifically, this was overlooked that Montalban at the time, was busy starring on Fantasy Island. Montalban was receptive when approached about reprising the role, and arrangements were made to film the movie, so as not to conflict with Montalban’s Fantasy Island scheduling.
On the same day, Paramount also released the horror classic, Poltergeist.
Drew Barrymore was considered for the role of Carol Anne, but director Steven Spielberg wanted someone more angelic. It was Barrymore’s audition for this role, however, that landed her the part of Gertie in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
And so it goes
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