The Most Universally Despised TV Characters of All Time

Sheldon Cooper – The Big Bang Theory

For twelve seasons, Sheldon Cooper cursed our television screens as the least amicable genius in history. When Sheldon wasn’t degrading Penny or belittling his so-called friends and acquaintances, his ego took up all the space in a room. Regardless of intention, Sheldon was a bully—which came to light more than ever during the episode where he went to dinner with Bernadette.

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The More You Know

  • Kelsey Grammer made $1.3 million per episode of the hit show Frasier.
  • For a long time, TV producers were hesitant to kill off main characters. The drama/comedy show M*A*S*H, set during the Korean War, broke through that barrier in "Abyssinia/Henry," when Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake's plane was shot down.
  • Television series featuring superheroes have grown in popularity over the past few decades, with over 70% of superhero t.v. shows made so far appearing after 1990.
  • Looney Tunes was created in 1930, in direct competition with Mickey Mouse cartoons. A second series, Merrie Melodies, soon followed. Both shows feature characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig
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