Murphy declined the television offer, but was willing to do a film sequel instead.
The Fall of a Nation is considered to be the first ever film sequel.
Two film sequels, including new contributions by Puzo himself, were made in 1974 and 1990.
Forget the movie lines that started snaking around the block when the ultimate film sequel opened yesterday.
It is also considered to be one of the worst film sequels of all time.
In 1972, a film sequel entitled Living Free was released.
This drama series was subsequently followed two-hour long special episode, then a film sequel.
After the book was published in 1995, production began on a film sequel.
Both the book and film sequel were well received, though not as celebrated as the original.
Its title pays homage to the increasing number of film sequels to be released in 3-D.