Exploring Abandoned TV and Movie Sets: Forgotten Gems of Hollywood’s Past

In the 1980s, the musical film Popeye, featuring the legendary Robin Williams, hit the screens, setting sail from the enchanting Island of Malta. Today, that very spot has transformed into a bustling theme park, offering heaps of family fun against the backdrop of the island’s natural beauty, although the movie’s connection might be a tad thin.

With Williams at the helm, Popeye’s Journey raked in $60 million at the box office. It chronicles the adventures of the spinach-loving sailor and his sweetheart, Olive Oyl, in Sweethaven. Despite its star power, the film faced a stormy production, wrestling with script rewrites and pesky sound issues. Yet, for Williams, it marked just the beginning of a stellar cinematic voyage.