17 years ago today, Glee premiered as a special post-American Idol sneak peek on Fox. Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, the series followed the New Directions glee club at William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, blending high school drama with performances of pop songs, Broadway numbers, and early 2010s hits. By the end of its first season, the show became a pop culture phenomenon. #glee #gleecast #gleek #2010s #2009