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Mad About You ran for seven seasons on NBC, but most fans never knew what was really happening behind the scenes. From secret shared universes to million-dollar salary negotiations finished hours before the Oscars, this show was hiding some wild stories.

In this video, we're counting down 15 weird facts about Mad About You — including the real-life grudge that inspired an entire episode, how Lisa Kudrow's character existed before Friends, and the paradox that connects Mad About You to Seinfeld.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction
1:17- #15: The Theme Song's Random Origin
2:27 - #14: The Commercial-Free Episode
3:25 - #13: Ursula's Wild Ending
4:18 - #12: Hank Azaria Invented His Own Character
5:24 - #11: The Casting Near-Misses
6:23 - #10: The Secret Meaning of "Mabel"
7:15 - #9: The Parent Problem
8:07 - #8: The Schedule Shuffle
8:56 - #7: The War on "Awww"
9:54 - #6: Mel Brooks' Emmy Dominance
10:57 - #5: The Million-Dollar Oscar Night Race
12:04 - #4: Jamie Caused the Friends Blackout
13:18 - #3: The Three-Show Shared Universe
14:48 - #2: Ursula Existed Before Friends
16:00 - #1: Steve Buscemi's Secret 15-Year Grudge
17:36 - Conclusion