The Most Universally Despised TV Characters of All Time

Ned Flanders – The Simpsons

At first, Ned’s incessant optimism was annoying, but ultimately endearing in some ways… until his religious views led him to look down on those who didn’t align with his beliefs. It’s no surprise that Homer’s song “Everybody Hates Ned Flanders” was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in real life. It was even produced by David Byrne!

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The More You Know

  • Many shows today feature "anti-heroes," or villains who serve as the main character. Such shows include Dexter, Breaking Bad, and The Sopranos.
  • The creators of “That 70’s Show” Wanted Chuck Norris To Play Red Foreman.
  • In 1992, the Looney Tunes masterpiece "What's Opera Doc?" featuring Richard Wagner's The Ring cycle, was added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry
  • Seinfeld: The show's composer slightly tweaked the opening theme music for every new episode.
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