Plus, the highest paying jobs in the film industry and more.

Happy Thursday Hey, did anyone watch the "Friends" reunion episode? It's been 17 years since the show's final season aired in 2004. The cast members came together to revisit the set and share memories from the many years filming the show together. And apparently, it was pretty special. Want to know how much TV actors like the cast of "Friends" make in royalties? Read on to find out. Can a TV Actor Live Off Royalties Forever? By Gerlinda Grimes Ah, the charmed life of a TV actor: have one big hit TV show and then live like a king for years once all of those royalty checks start rolling in. Is that how royalties really work? Read more >> 10 Secrets of Filming Reality TV Shows Do you know all the tricks some producers will use to get the results they want? Read more >> Why Comedians Name Their Characters and Shows After Themselves Where did this self-referential naming convention for comedians-turned-actors come from? Read more >> 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the Film Industry   You'd think that everyone who works in Hollywood is filthy rich, but many of the best-paying jobs aren't the ones you immediately think about. Read more >> Why Don't Critics Like the Same Films as the Rest of Us? This just in from the "duh" department: Movie critics are out of touch with audience tastes. Read more >> Who Made the First Animated Movie? It's hard to name the father of animation. But we'll introduce you to the three people who are debated as the first to do it. Read more >> 10 Spin-off TV Shows That Made It Big   Some spin-offs can make it big. Sometimes spin-offs are less than successful. These 10 were huge — some of them even bigger than the original show. Read more >> Riddle of the Day! If you have three, you have three. If you have two, you have two. If you have one, you have none. Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list