: The show's famous "slushie facial" scenes used real ice and drinks in the early seasons. Lead actress Lea Michele noted that they were so cold they would "take the air out" of her and often stained her skin for days.
The show, which premiered in 2009, was filled with last-minute decisions and real-world incidents that shaped its early identity: Glee MГєsica, ComГ©dia, Talk 2009 0h 43m 6.8
: In 2011, the Glee cast surpassed Elvis Presley for the most singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at one time. Cultural Impact The History of Glee : The show's famous "slushie facial" scenes used
: Producers originally wanted to use Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" for the pilot's climactic performance. When the band declined the rights, the show switched to Journey's "Don’t Stop Believin’," which went on to become the series' most iconic anthem. Cultural Impact The History of Glee : Producers