Debate Shocking Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Shows

TV shows have been a favorite pastime for people all over the world for many decades. From sitcoms to dramas, every show has its unique qualities that keep audiences hooked. However, even the most dedicated fans may not know everything about their favorite shows. Here are 10 shocking facts that you didn't know about your favorite TV shows:

1. Star Trek – The transporter was created as a cheaper way to send the Enterprise crew to a planet rather than filming them “landing” the ship on a different planet each time.
2. I Love Lucy – Remember Fred and Ethel’s constant arguing? Well, apparently that wasn’t acting. There was no love lost between the actors who played them (Vivian Vance and William Frawley) off-screen either.
3. Friends – Before Lisa Kudrow took the part, the role of Phoebe was originally offered to Ellen DeGeneres.
4. Lost – The pilot episode, which cost around US$12 million, was so expensive that the network chairman who approved it was fired.
5. Seinfeld – The cast was so frightened by the actor hired to play Elaine’s father that his character only appeared in one episode, despite originally being planned as a recurring role.
6. The X-Files – Gillian Anderson, who played Scully, was 10 inches shorter than co-star David Duchovny and had to stand on a box to balance out the height difference in most scenes in which they appeared together.
7. The Sopranos – You know the gun used in the show’s logo? HBO executives added this so people wouldn’t mistake it for a show about singing.
8. Batman – Burt Ward, who played Robin, uttered the phrase “Holy ____, Batman!” more than 360 times.
9. The Twilight Zone – The show’s creator Rod Serling initially wanted Orson Welles to read the opening narration but couldn’t meet his salary expectations.
10. Doctor Who – In 1988, Paramount proposed a Doctor Who movie starring either Michael Jackson or Bill Cosby as the Doctor.

It's fascinating to learn these behind-the-scenes facts about our favorite TV shows. As TV show fans, it's always thrilling to know that there is more to the story than what we see on the screen. These interesting facts give us a glimpse into the fascinating and sometimes strange world of television.

As we wrap up this article, which of these shows was your favorite? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[judel]

That's funny about Star Trek, and it makes complete sense. And to think that little trick came up with such a great idea that it's been used in so many other shows with such great special effects.

And how did I not know that Michael Jackson was considered to be Doctor Who? I was SO crazy about him in the 80's. LOL

 

[Maul]

Some of the most watched serialized television programs of all time are M*A*S*H (top viewership 105.9 millions), Cheers (80.4 million), Seinfeld (76.3 million), Friends (52.5 million) and Magnum P.I. (50.7 million).

I always find TV facts to be awesome and I always look for facts and information about TV shows I check out.

Eric McCormack from Will & Grace almost became Ross in Friends and Jon Favreau who directed Elf, Iron Man, and played Happy Hogan in the Iron Man series almost became Chandler!

 

[Bastty]

Some of the most watched serialized television programs of all time are M*A*S*H (top viewership 105.9 millions), Cheers (80.4 million), Seinfeld (76.3 million), Friends (52.5 million) and Magnum P.I. (50.7 million).

I always find TV facts to be awesome and I always look for facts and information about TV shows I check out.

Eric McCormack from Will & Grace almost became Ross in Friends and Jon Favreau who directed Elf, Iron Man, and played Happy Hogan in the Iron Man series almost became Chandler!

I didn`t know those facts. Thank you for sharing Maul

 

[judel]

Eric McCormack from Will & Grace almost became Ross in Friends and Jon Favreau who directed Elf, Iron Man, and played Happy Hogan in the Iron Man series almost became Chandler!

That is too funny. I love Jon Favreau as Happy. He would have been a good Chandler.

 

[Maul]

That is too funny. I love Jon Favreau as Happy. He would have been a good Chandler.

I wonder if he would have still become a director if he had been in friends. Maybe his career may have changed. I wonder what The Mandalorian would have been like without Jon.