: The adult counterparts featured established TV stars such as Richard Thomas (Bill), John Ritter (Ben), Harry Anderson (Richie), and Tim Reid (Mike). Harry Anderson was known for improvising many of Richie's comedic one-liners. Tim Curry’s Legendary Pennywise
The series featured a notable ensemble of both child and adult actors: Stephen King's It (1990)
: Despite being set in Maine, the miniseries was filmed over three months in Vancouver and New Westminster, British Columbia . : The adult counterparts featured established TV stars
: The young "Lucky Seven" included future stars like Jonathan Brandis (Bill), Seth Green (Richie), and Emily Perkins (Beverly). : The young "Lucky Seven" included future stars
While the miniseries received mixed critical reviews upon release, it won an for Richard Bellis's haunting musical score. Modern releases, such as the DVD on Amazon or the Blu-ray version, often combine the two parts into a single feature film, occasionally trimming the original transition scenes and credits.
: Being a network television production in the 1990s, the series had to omit the novel's extreme gore, overt bigotry, and controversial sexual themes, relying instead on psychological tension and implication. The Cast of The Losers Club
: Before Curry was cast, other performers considered for the role included Alice Cooper , Roddy McDowall , and Malcolm McDowell . Legacy & Home Video