Grease is the word. Without question the hit movie is an American touchstone loved by audiences young and old for the last 40 years. But before its 1978 release no one foresaw that a $6 million movie dismissed as “cinematic cotton candy” would become the highest-grossing movie musical of the 20th century and produce the top-selling movie soundtrack in history. Through the words of those who brought the movie to life, Grease: Behind Closed Doors explores how the movie was able to beat considerable odds thanks to its high-gloss exuberance, the sheer talent of its actors and an unforgettable score.

It’s one of the most successful film franchises in movie history and has become an indelible part of pop culture. But when it was first sold and cast with relative unknows, Star Wars was anything but a sure thing. Initially dismissed as a space fantasy, Star Wars caught everyone by surprise when it premiered in May 1977, capturing the zeitgeist, creating lifelong fans, and reaping millions in box office sales. The largely unknown cast became overnight sensations, thrusting Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford into the spotlight. The success of the film begat sequels, prequels, spin offs, television series, billions of dollars in merchandising, and a groundbreaking special effects company. Star Wars: Behind Closed Doors tells the inside story of the film’s conception, its cast and crew, and how for more than 40 years it continues to captivate the people of earth with tales of a galaxy far, far away. This episode of Behind Closed Doors features new interviews with the people who were there, including Star Wars special effects pioneer John Dykstra, producer Howard Kazanjian, and editor Paul Hirsh as well as archival interviews with director George Lucas and the cast. Interviews with journalists and industry insiders like director Kevin Smith, Danica McKellar, Jamie King, Kyle Newman and others explain the enduring impact of the Star Wars franchise and why it continues to resonate with audiences today.

Based on real stories told by U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Top Gun changed the way the post-Vietnam public viewed the military. It catapulted Tom Cruise into super stardom and helped launched the careers of a band of young stars including Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Meg Ryan, and Tim Robbins. With mega-producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer at the helm and the visionary eye of director Tony Scott, Top Gun placed audiences inside the cockpit through striking aerial footage alongside a hit soundtrack. Behind Closed Doors takes an inside look on the American classic that was almost never made. Not only did it face a mountain of challenges but suffered the tragic death of famed stunt pilot Art Scholl during production. Initially dismissed by a number of critics, Top Gun made its way into American culture and became one of the most profitable films in the history of Paramount Pictures.

Texting, drinking and driving are not a good mix for a mother with her baby in the backseat of her car. After his arrest for shoplifting, a young man begins to realize the consequences of his lifestyle choices. A woman arrested on a warrant finds herself in solitary confinement after showing off her assets to another inmate. Officers try to convince a homeless young man that patching up his relationship with his family is better than being drunk on the streets.

A man arrested on drug warrants is upset about the BBQ brisket he left on the grill. An intoxicated ladies man flirts with the jail staff and an inmate finds it funny that he sold tree leaves as pot to an undercover officer. Brother turns on brother when a good deed gets mixed with alcohol. A man caught panhandling believes officers should arrest hardened criminals instead of him.

An eccentric jail regular is welcomed back. Man fleeing Mexico details the horrors he escaped. Young woman describes her lucrative fling as a stripper. A woman finds that trying to drink away a bad boyfriend and then asking the boyfriend for bail money is not a good idea. A man collapses during booking after being arrested for drunk driving. Officers have heart to heart with a depressed inmate going through a breakup with a cheating girlfriend.

A woman who says she’s called “Sunshine” has less than a sunny disposition. A man ditches a halfway house for jail to get his life in order. A career criminal shows no regret for his “thug life.” Tense moments in Booking as officers and medical staff try to save a young man from a drug overdose.

An inmate claims to be the victim of an internet scam which led to his arrest. Officers take it easy on a rowdy inmate struggling through a spiritual crisis. Years of prison time can’t sway a young gang affiliate from changing his ways. Prisoners cause plumbing problems to send a message. A mother and daughter bond over being locked up together.

Two sisters go on a mini-crime spree, get caught and find no one will bail them out. A domestic argument about night fishing lands a husband in jail for breaking into his own car. An irate inmate blows off steam by doing laps in her jail cell. A woman finds out it’s hard to stop selling drugs when the neighborhood knows her business.

An inmate demands that officers follow her instructions while in jail. A man insists that he has been kidnapped by the police and is being held illegally. An elderly man discovers that domestic violence does not have an age limit. A young woman makes the hard decision to turn herself in to change her life around.

A woman finds in herself in jail after telling police she was frightened by a monkey mask. An intoxicate man feels an officer is very special. During a search, an officer finds contraband in a pack of cigarettes that has big consequences to an inmate. A young man says his mom tried to pepper spray him over his brother’s drug use while officers discover the truth to his arrest.

Over the course of a single shift, officers are forced to go toe to toe with a hotheaded inmate refusing to change cells without a fight and then must deal with the whims of a homeless man who demands room service and an upgraded jail cell.

A young father pulls a desperate double robbery to make ends meet. A routine shakedown gets deadly when officers uncover alarming contraband. An inmate plays innocent about her criminal past until confronted by officers. An antsy woman’s brazen behavior tests the patience of officers.

A trustee finds himself in hot water after officers discover his contraband stash. A disgruntled oil worker doesn’t think the charge fits the crime after stealing two hedge trimmers. Conflicting accounts arise when an officer and a stylish inmate butt heads in booking. A woman learns to put herself first after failed attempts to help her boyfriend’s addiction land her in prison.

A man arrested for domestic violence threatens to put all the officers in jail. Inmates on kitchen duty get into a fist fight over a dish towel. A woman unsure about her sexual identity is arrested for trespassing at a friend’s home. Officers find an unusual bit of clothing when a man is changed into a jail uniform.

A woman comes clean to having drugs hidden where they can’t be seen. An inmate’s exotic makeup is cleverly created with candy and toothpaste. A couple is surprised to find that holding someone against their will is a felony. Doing the right thing turns into an extended stay for a woman with warrants.

An arrested man is caught on camera making a run for freedom. An addict returns to jail and tells officers that meth is controlling his mind. Humility may be the key for one man to quit his life of crime. A shoplifter calls 9-1-1 to help him get out of jail.

Booze and a cellphone dispute lead one man to the “green suit.” A couple of panhandlers profess their undying love to each other. Alcohol pushes a proud father across the line. A homeless woman gives officers career advice.

Texting, drinking and driving are not a good mix for a mother with her baby in the backseat of her car. After his arrest for shoplifting, a young man begins to realize the consequences of his lifestyle choices. A woman arrested on a warrant finds herself in solitary confinement after showing off her assets to another inmate. Officers try to convince a homeless young man that patching up his relationship with his family is better than being drunk on the streets.

A man arrested on drug warrants is upset about the BBQ brisket he left on the grill. An intoxicated ladies man flirts with the jail staff and an inmate finds it funny that he sold tree leaves as pot to an undercover officer. Brother turns on brother when a good deed gets mixed with alcohol. A man caught panhandling believes officers should arrest hardened criminals instead of him.

An eccentric jail regular is welcomed back. Man fleeing Mexico details the horrors he escaped. Young woman describes her lucrative fling as a stripper. A woman finds that trying to drink away a bad boyfriend and then asking the boyfriend for bail money is not a good idea. A man collapses during booking after being arrested for drunk driving. Officers have heart to heart with a depressed inmate going through a breakup with a cheating girlfriend.

A woman who says she’s called “Sunshine” has less than a sunny disposition. A man ditches a halfway house for jail to get his life in order. A career criminal shows no regret for his “thug life.” Tense moments in Booking as officers and medical staff try to save a young man from a drug overdose.

An inmate claims to be the victim of an internet scam which led to his arrest. Officers take it easy on a rowdy inmate struggling through a spiritual crisis. Years of prison time can’t sway a young gang affiliate from changing his ways. Prisoners cause plumbing problems to send a message. A mother and daughter bond over being locked up together.

Two sisters go on a mini-crime spree, get caught and find no one will bail them out. A domestic argument about night fishing lands a husband in jail for breaking into his own car. An irate inmate blows off steam by doing laps in her jail cell. A woman finds out it’s hard to stop selling drugs when the neighborhood knows her business.

An inmate demands that officers follow her instructions while in jail. A man insists that he has been kidnapped by the police and is being held illegally. An elderly man discovers that domestic violence does not have an age limit. A young woman makes the hard decision to turn herself in to change her life around.

A woman finds in herself in jail after telling police she was frightened by a monkey mask. An intoxicate man feels an officer is very special. During a search, an officer finds contraband in a pack of cigarettes that has big consequences to an inmate. A young man says his mom tried to pepper spray him over his brother’s drug use while officers discover the truth to his arrest.

Over the course of a single shift, officers are forced to go toe to toe with a hotheaded inmate refusing to change cells without a fight and then must deal with the whims of a homeless man who demands room service and an upgraded jail cell.

A young father pulls a desperate double robbery to make ends meet. A routine shakedown gets deadly when officers uncover alarming contraband. An inmate plays innocent about her criminal past until confronted by officers. An antsy woman’s brazen behavior tests the patience of officers.

A trustee finds himself in hot water after officers discover his contraband stash. A disgruntled oil worker doesn’t think the charge fits the crime after stealing two hedge trimmers. Conflicting accounts arise when an officer and a stylish inmate butt heads in booking. A woman learns to put herself first after failed attempts to help her boyfriend’s addiction land her in prison.

A man arrested for domestic violence threatens to put all the officers in jail. Inmates on kitchen duty get into a fist fight over a dish towel. A woman unsure about her sexual identity is arrested for trespassing at a friend’s home. Officers find an unusual bit of clothing when a man is changed into a jail uniform.

A woman comes clean to having drugs hidden where they can’t be seen. An inmate’s exotic makeup is cleverly created with candy and toothpaste. A couple is surprised to find that holding someone against their will is a felony. Doing the right thing turns into an extended stay for a woman with warrants.

An arrested man is caught on camera making a run for freedom. An addict returns to jail and tells officers that meth is controlling his mind. Humility may be the key for one man to quit his life of crime. A shoplifter calls 9-1-1 to help him get out of jail.

Booze and a cellphone dispute lead one man to the “green suit.” A couple of panhandlers profess their undying love to each other. Alcohol pushes a proud father across the line. A homeless woman gives officers career advice.