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By Jake Spencer


Nowadays, it is fairly common to see a person of any age sporting a Glee tee because of the way that the hit American TV show first broke into mass consciousness with its unique format that appeals to people of all ages.Glee, created in 2009 by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuck and Ian Brennan, is about the choir New Directions, which is composed of William McKinley High School students who are very different on the surface but have one thing in common: their love for singing.Actor Matthew Morrison’s role, Will Schuester, is that of a McKinley High graduate who plans to lead the New Directions to victory in order to bring glory to his Alma Mater.

As a musical comedy-drama, Glee boasts of performance-based musical numbers that feature various chart hits, as well as popular show tunes.Typical high school concerns such as bullying, sexuality, relationships and peer pressure are only some of the issues tackled in the show’s different storylines.

Most importantly, it teaches its young viewers about standing up for one’s beliefs and not letting others push them down, as is often seen in how the choir handles its main antagonist, McKinley High cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, played by Jane Lynch.

Aside from winning the hearts of self-proclaimed “gleeks” in the US and the world using their acting chops, the show is also able to introduce younger audiences to some of the best classic songs that they may not be familiar with.Songs performed on the show by cast members themselves are made available on the iTunes Store, and have also been sold as albums.Also, with the show’s popularity came the emergence of other merchandise such as Glee tshirts, young adult books, iPad applications and other products related to the show.

Glee has won several awards to date, including the 2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series â€" Musical or Comedy, an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Lynch and a Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor for Chris Colfer, who plays choir member Kurt Hummel.With all of these accomplishments and more, there seems to be no end in sight for the show, and fans in Glee t-shirts will continue to proudly declare their “gleek” status.




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