Same costumes in every episode
One way they cut costs on this already ridiculously expensive show was to reuse costumes. All the actors stayed in the same exact outfit. It also had the effect of building an iconic image of each character. We just hope someone was doing the laundry frequently after those long shoots!
Same Costumes In Every Episode
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Utilizing unknown actors
With the invention of color TV, producers predicted stars would be born overnight. Thus, they decided to choose unknown actors to cut costs, even for the leading roles. Smart move!
Utilizing Unknown Actors