#HistoryofGlee

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On this day in 2012:

following a successful fan campaign, Ryan Murphy posted a deleted scene dubbed “The Klaine Box Scene” on his YouTube channel.

The scene featured Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel and Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson, and was cut from Glee season 3, episode 9 “Extraordinary Merry Christmas”.

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Chris Colfer/ Kurt Hummel. The changing has begun!

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@HistoryofGlee: So thrilled to have joined DarrenCriss in the Junk Shop tonight! What an incredible show! Sending good vibes to the cast of BuffaloBway for their final show tomorrow and huge congratulations on a great run.

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the box scene from youtube

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On this day in 2009:

Glee season 1, episode 1 “Pilot” aired.

Written by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk and directed by Ryan Murphy, the episode was originally watched by 9.62m viewers in the United States.

1x01 featured 9 new cover songs- Respect, Mr Cellophane, I Kissed a Girl, On My Own, Sit Down, You’re Rockin the Boat, Can’t Fight This Feeling, Rehab, Leaving on a Jet Plane, and Don’t Stop Believin’.

The episode aired directly after the American Idol season 8 semifinal on FOX.

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On this day in 2013:

Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss) proposed to Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) in Glee episode 5x01, “Love, Love, Love”.

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On this day in 2010:

Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) and Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss) met for the first time in Glee episode 2x06, “Never Been Kissed”.

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On this day in 2012:

Ryan Murphy posted a deleted scene containing a performance of “I Want You Back” to his YouTube channel.

The scene featured members of the New Directions (Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel, Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson, Lea Michele as Rachel Berry, Naya Rivera as Santana Lopez, and Kevin McHale as Artie Abrams), Grant Gustin as Sebastian Smythe, and the Dalton Academy Warblers, and was cut from Glee season 3, episode 11 “Michael”.

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On this day in 2013:

Cory Allan Michael Monteith, best known for his role as Finn Hudson on Glee, passed away in Vancouver, Canada.

His beautiful spirit, generous heart, witty humour, pure determination, and extraordinary talent are missed deeply by all who loved him. 💙🥁

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On this day:

Brad Ellis was born in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Brad portrayed New Directions pianist Brad in all six seasons of Glee.

Happy birthday Brad!

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On this day in 2009:

the very first episode of Glee aired.

The show would go on to become an international phenomenon: spanning 121 episodes across 6 seasons, featuring over 700 musical performances, releasing 28 soundtrack CDs and 26 digital EPs, producing a 41-show concert tour and an accompanying 3D Concert Movie, and receiving over 190 award nominations with 78 wins.

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On this day in 2012:

Chris Colfer and Darren Criss filmed scenes for Glee season 4, episode 10 “Glee, Actually”.

The shoot took place on location at Bryant Park in New York City.

During this shoot, Chris and Darren filmed White Christmas, continuing the tradition of their characters, Kurt and Blaine, singing a duet together in each Christmas episode.

This would be their final Christmas duet of the series.

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On this day in 2009:

the cast of Glee went live via Amber Riley’s Ustream channel, where they answered fan questions and discussed their upcoming trip as they waited to board a flight to Australia.

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On this day in 2010:

the cast of Glee were featured on various covers of TV Guide Magazine after the show was chosen as number one on the 2010 TV Guide Hot List.

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On this day in 2010:

members of the cast of Glee celebrated Chris Colfer’s 20th birthday at the Greenhouse in Soho, New York City.

Joining Chris for the celebration were Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Lea Michele, Harry Shum Jr., Heather Morris, Dijon Talton, Dianna Agron, and Naya Rivera (not pictured).

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On this day in 1990:

Christopher Paul Colfer was born in Clovis, California.

Chris portrayed original New Directions member and eventual Broadway star Kurt Hummel in all six seasons of Glee.

Happy birthday Chris! 🥳