The Candy That Almost Ended Up In E.T., And Why It Didn't
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Steven Spielberg originally wanted a different bite-size candy for his classic hit "E.T.," but as fate would have it, Reese's Pieces won out.
Steven Spielberg originally wanted a different bite-size candy for his classic hit "E.T.," but as fate would have it, Reese's Pieces won out.
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