Batman: The Animated Series' Distinctive Look Is The Result Of One Simple Art Trick
"Batman: The Animated Series" looked like nothing ever seen on television before, and that can be attributed to a simple yet groundbreaking technique.
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Why CBS Owes Its Massive NCIS Ratings To A Cable Network
One of television's biggest franchises found its footing thanks to an unexpected boost from cable, reshaping its legacy and long-term success.
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The Golden Girls Role That Betty White Was Originally Offered
Before Betty White became Rose, producers had a very different role in mind — one casting decision that could’ve changed The Golden Girls forever.
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Dick Wolf Had An Interesting Rule About Law & Order: SVU's Primary Characters
One of the reasons why "Law and Order: SVU" has produced some of the most popular characters on TV comes down to one edict from the show's creator.
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Why Law & Order: Trial By Jury Was Canceled After One Season
A promising Law & Order spinoff entered the landscape with franchise momentum, but outside forces quickly sealed its fate before it could gain traction.
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Idris Elba Starred In A Netflix Comedy Series That Was Canceled After Just One Season
While Idris Elba may be a well-known and beloved international star, few know of his secret passion that was the subject of this short-lived Netflix comedy.
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How Eva Longoria Feels About Desperate Housewives' Legacy
Eva Longoria’s comments on Desperate Housewives shed light on the show’s global success and its long-term cultural impact.
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Daredevil: Born Again Was Revamped When Two Stars Forced Marvel's Hand
Before it even had the chance to premiere on Disney+, "Daredevil: Born Again" was overhauled after the complaints of its two stars.
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Why Alan Ritchson Was Disappointed With Reacher Season 2
Despite being the show's leading star, Alan Ritchson didn't think this one element of "Reacher" Season 2 was up to par with where he wanted the show to go.
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Why Chicago Fire's Title Caused Tons Of Confusion For Sports Fans In The Windy City
Before "Chicago Fire" premiered on NBC, the show caused some serious confusion with fans of a local Windy City sports team.
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Why Anna Camp's Gwen Left The Mindy Project
Actor Anna Camp's sudden departure from "The Mindy Project" left fans reeling. However, her reasons for leaving the popular sitcom were purely pragmatic.
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Taylor Kinney Starred In An Oscar-Winning Movie Right After His Chicago Fire Debut
Just after "Chicago Fire" premiered on NBC, Taylor Kinney appeared on screens worldwide in this Academy Award-winning thriller.
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DC's James Gunn Cut A Major Peacemaker Storyline For A Dead Season 1 Character
Because Season 2 takes place in an alternate universe, a few characters who don't survive Season 1 show up in Season 2 of the TV-MA DC show.
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James Cameron And Jessica Alba Teamed Up For A Sci-Fi Series No One Talks About Anymore
James Cameron and Jessica Alba once teamed up for an ambitious sci-fi series that vanished quickly — and many viewers barely remember it today.
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How Law & Order Factored Into NBC's Decision To Cancel Chicago Justice After One Season
Not every series under Dick Wolf's production umbrella goes on to enjoy long-term success. Pity poor Chicago Justice, which ended after a single season.
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NBC Strategically Derailed Jennifer Aniston's CBS Sitcom To Free Her Up For Friends
To get Jennifer Aniston to join the cast of "Friends," NBC chose to go head-to-head with the show that the actress was attached to at the time.
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How 24 Was Saved From Cancellation By The UK, According To Kiefer Sutherland
24 was one of the biggest TV ratings juggernauts of the 2000s. But it might not have survived its first season if it weren't for its dedicated UK fan base.
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A Percy Jackson Scene Had The Show's Boss Legitimately Scared For His Young Stars' Safety
A major action sequence pushed Percy Jackson and the Olympians to its limits, forcing the creative team to balance ambition, realism, and safety on set.
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The Marvel Actor Who Almost Played Empire's Lucious Lyon Before Terrence Howard
Before it became a Fox ratings phenomenon, one crucial casting decision nearly reshaped Empire and sent the series down a very different path.
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Grey's Anatomy Worked Hard To Make Sure Its Doctors Looked Real, 'Rough And Ready'
In the early days of "Grey's Anatomy," the mandate was to make the doctors and what they wore look as realistic -- and sometimes haggard -- as possible.
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Why Mr. Robot Ended After Just 4 Seasons
The USA techno-thriller series "Mr. Robot" commanded the kind of rabid fan base that demands answers when their favorite show doesn't continue for more seasons.
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The Halle Berry & Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Series You Need To Check Out On Netflix
Back when it was bigger news for movie mainstays like Halle Berry and Steven Spielberg to do TV, they led two seasons of sci-fi series "Extant," now on Netflix.
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Kevin Hart Ruined His Saturday Night Live Audition With One Bad Impression
Kevin Hart elicited some apparent confusion from "Saturday Night Live" honcho Lorne Michaels with his impression of an NBA player who wasn't widely known.
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Boston Blue Star Donnie Wahlberg Says Blue Bloods Cast Fought To Keep Their Show Going
Although "Blue Bloods" ran for a healthy 14 seasons, "Boston Blue" star Donnie Wahlberg says the cast didn't want the show to end there.
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Why Dick Wolf's FBI Is On CBS Instead Of NBC With Law & Order
TV producer Dick Wolf has had tremendous success on NBC with many of his shows. So why did "FBI" land on CBS instead?
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Val Kilmer Nearly Starred In A Critically-Acclaimed FX Crime Series
Although this FX crime series was well-liked by viewers and critics, it only lasted one season. Could Val Kilmer have changed its fate?
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Why Star Trek's Original Captain Janeway Actress Quit The Series
A pivotal decision during early production altered the future of Star Trek: Voyager. Creative realities and scheduling played a larger role than many realized.
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