You'll Never Recover from These Seriously Devastating TV Character Deaths

Finn Hudson from Glee

In 2013, the death of Cory Monteith devastated fans across the nation. Gleeks were left to wonder whether the show would dismiss his absence or pay adequate tribute to one of its main cast members. Fortunately, the raw, emotional episode served as a moving eulogy for Monteith, allowing actors to grieve on-screen in a way that helped provide everyone with some closure. Good luck getting through Lea Michele’s performance of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” without shedding a tear.

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The More You Know

  • TV shows have risen in popularity over the years. The average American spends three hours a day watching TV. The advent of streaming services has given rise to a new phenomenon: binge watching.
  • The fan-favorite "Soup Nazi" character from Seinfeld was based on Al Yeganeh, a NYC chef. After the Soup Nazi episode aired (which Yeganeh reportedly hates), his business increased wildly.
  • The US broadcasting industry is huge
  • 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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