The Breaking Bad Actor Who Requested That His Character Be Killed Off Sooner Than He Was
Most actors want more screen time, not less — but one Breaking Bad star personally asked the writers to kill off his character ahead of schedule.
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All 5 Seasons Of Breaking Bad, Ranked
Even the greatest TV show of all time has to have a worst season. We’ve ranked every season of Breaking Bad, from least good to the best of the best.
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Why Smallville Only Showed Tom Welling In Superman's Iconic Costume Once
Smallville creators Al Gough and Miles Millar talk about why Clark Kent actor Tom Welling only wore the traditional Superman costume one time during the show.
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Robin Williams' Famous Happy Days Episode Was Not Meant To Launch A Mork & Mindy Spin-Off
Robin Williams debuted as Mork from Ork in a Season 5 episode of "Happy Days," but no one expected it to be so successful that it would launch "Mork & Mindy."
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The Simple Reason George Lucas' Young Indiana Jones Was A TV Show Instead Of A Movie Franchise
George Lucas brought "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" to TV in 1992, starring Sean Patrick Flanery. Here's why Lucas said it wouldn't work as a movie.
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Nathan Fillion Once Played A Marvel Superhero Who Now Has His Own Show
Nathan Fillion has played multiple characters in both the Marvel and DC comic book universes, and this superhero now has his own MCU TV series.
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Disney+'s Spider-Man Series Concept Art Shows Zendaya's Likeness Was Considered For MJ
A concept artist for the Disney+ animated series "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" shared some of his sketches of ideas that didn't make it into the show.
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Gene Roddenberry Created A Famous Star Trek Gadget As A Potential Toy
In an early memo, "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry noted that this iconic sci-fi device from the series could also be sold as a toy for girls.
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A Recurring Star On The Pitt Had An Unforgettable Supporting Role On Breaking Bad
This patient on The Pitt has a Breaking Bad past that fans will recognize.
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Before The Pitt, Irene Choi Had A Hilarious Recurring Role On Community
Irene Choi’s character on The Pitt isn’t the first time she’s played a standout high-achiever.
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Two Star Wars Legends Never Met Until An Episode Of The Big Bang Theory
Even as on-screen family, these two Star Wars icons didn’t actually cross paths for years.
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An Online Puppet Show Landed A Bob's Burgers Star A South Park Writing Gig
There's one almost straight line from the writer's room on "South Park" to "Bob's Burgers." The connection comes through a weirdly wonderful online puppet show.
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It: Welcome To Derry's Marge Truman Actor Also Starred In A Hit Disney+ Series
The actor behind It: Welcome to Derry’s Marge Truman has a much more family-friendly role in a Disney+ series.
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A Ted Scene-Stealer Had An Unforgettable Guest Role In It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
A familiar face from Ted once appeared on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia — and the role couldn’t be more different.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Had An Unexpected Impact On Star Trek's Legacy
Despite not working in television, the civil rights leader helped make sure the second season of The Original Series was at least as good as the first.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Wil Wheaton Had A Secret Role In The J.J. Abrams Reboot
The nerd culture icon played a part in the 2009 launch of the Kelvin timeline, and he most definitely didn't play Wesley Crusher, his signature character.
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Jason Sudeikis Stars In A Wacky Marvel Show You Probably Never Watched But Totally Should
He's not in any Spider-Man, X-Men, or Avengers projects that we know of, but Jason Sudeikis shows up in a rare Marvel foray into animated ultraviolence.
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Parks And Recreation Originally Began As A Spin-Off To A Classic Sitcom
NBC's Parks and Recreation almost looked drastically different, having been developed initially as a direct spin-off to another beloved sitcom.
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Happy Days' Fonzie Was Nearly Played By A '60s Rockstar
Happy Days could have looked very, very different had Henry Winkler never been cast. In fact, a '60s rockstar might have gotten the part of The Fonz instead.
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Jennifer Aniston's Reaction To Reese Witherspoon's Friends Mistake Was Pure Class
Reese Witherspoon recalls how Jennifer Aniston helped calm her nerves after a Friends mistake — and why the cast sometimes messed up on purpose.
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Glen Powell Starred In This Satirical Horror Series Before Conquering Movies
Once upon a time, before becoming a bona fide movie star, Glen Powell was starring in everyone's very horror comedy TV series.
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Aaron Paul Suffered A Nasty Concussion Filming A Breaking Bad Fight Scene
Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad, endured injuries including a concussion while filming one of the show's most dramatic fight scenes.
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Stranger Things' Animated Spin-Off Can Work - If It Follows In Star Wars' Footsteps
If Stranger Things: Tales From '85 wants to succeed, then following in the footsteps of Star Wars and its animated shows could get it on the right track.
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South Park's Opening And Closing Theme Music Is Actually The Same Song
South Park’s theme music hides a clever detail that many longtime fans miss, reinforcing the show’s deep connection to music and its creators.
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Why Charlie Sheen Replaced Michael J. Fox On Spin City
Spin City faced a turning point when Michael J. Fox had to be replaced by Charlie Sheen, setting the stage for an unexpected transition in its final seasons.
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Why Bryan Cranston Needed A Body Double For The Malcolm In The Middle Pilot
A memorable sitcom introduction wasn’t as straightforward as it looked. Behind-the-scenes challenges shaped one iconic Malcolm In The Middle moment.
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Red Wedding Director Explains The Most Important Part Of Game Of Thrones' Iconic Slaughter
The infamous Red Wedding episode of Game of Thrones will forever be stuck in fans' minds, and that was just the effect the director had strategized for.
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