Barneys and Bergdorf, which carry the brands she once distributed, do not sell Bond No. 9, a proven hit.

And at first glance it could not be less like the author's proven hit.

The idea intrigued Lindley, but Fell was extremely reluctant, as he was satisfied with his role on a show that was already a proven hit.

They have culled and combined bits of atmosphere and menu tactics from proven hits, reminding you at every turn of other spaces, other places.

Easier to feed the theatrical and operatic maw by tossing it proven hits, but spicing them up to slake the yearning for novelty.

A proven hit is a line of Micromachines, tiny vehicles that have carried their maker from the red into the black.

Among the nine musicals scheduled to open soon, most are revivals of proven hits rather than riskier original works.

Tonight CBS will use those proven hits to help usher in two episodes of "Christine."

Despite the studios' desire to cash in on a proven hit, even a film that does not do well in the theaters will occasionally generate a sequel.

NBC hoped it could minimize risk by duplicating the reality show situation: recreating at home a show that is already a proven hit abroad.