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What you don’t know about the series Malcolm in the Middle! 12 surprising stories

"Malcolm in the Middle" is one of the few series that we can watch a hundred times without getting tired of it. This is a series that was made ??to be watched and watched again. Soon 17 years will have passed and this sitcom still leaves a lasting impression on us. Yet there are stories that still remain to be heard. Here are 12 of them:

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1. The double meaning of "Malcolm in the Middle"

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"Malcolm in the Middle" has two meanings. On one hand, this title reflects the importance of Malcolm’s in the series as the protagonist. But it also refers to his age, which places him in the middle of his brothers

2. Frankie Muniz, one of the highest paid children in the world:

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Thanks to his role in "Malcolm", Frankie is considered one of the best paid children in the world. The actor bought a Porsche Speedster for his 16th birthday.

3. Frankie Muniz is older than Malcolm.

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When the "Malcolm…" series began, the character of Malcolm was 10 years old, whereas actor Frankie Muniz was a little older... he was 14!

4. Hal, Reese and Dewey were present in every episode.

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The father and his two sons, Bryan Cranston (Hal), Justin Berfield (Reese), and Erik Per Sullivan (Dewey) are present in every episode. While the title character after whom the series is named, Frankie Muniz (Malcolm), was not in Season 4, Episode 17: "Clip Show 2: The Impossible Will."

5. The band "They Might Be Giants" was in charge of the series’ music.

This band created the sitcom’s soundtrack and many songs that appear throughout the series.

6. The French channel M6 censored the original opening theme:

M6, a French channel, censored the original opening theme, where a boxer knocks out the referee during a match. This scene was deemed violent and was removed from the opening credits.

7. Frankie Muniz – “Malcolm”, American actor, musician, and race car driver

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After playing the role of a young prodigy in the middle of a very special family for 7 years, actor Frankie Muniz decided to concentrate on racing. Frankie raced in Atlantic Formula, the second division of Champ Car. He finished 22nd with a total of 41 points.

8. Jane Kaczmarek’s private life had a part in the series at one point.

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Actress Jane Kaczmarek’s pregnancy influenced the sitcom’s plot sequence. The director had to change the scenario and include the birth of little Jamie.

9. Jane Kaczmarek had to simulate childbirth:

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In real life, the actress gave birth by Caesarean section three times. However, during the second part of the episode "The Baby," Lois gave birth naturally. So she learned about it by watching various movies in order to be successful during the delivery scene.

10. The director intentionally kept the family’s last name a secret.

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The family’s last name has appeared only once, in a not-very-exciting way: it's on the back of Francis’s military uniform: "Wilkerson". In fact, the director wanted it this way for a generic goal. In his opinion, every family can relate to Malcolm’s family.

11. 7.46 million viewers for the last episode

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The last episode was televised on Mother's Day in the USA. On that day, May 14, the series beat its own record for audience ratings, reaching 7.46 million viewers.

12. "I've seen better days" Citizen King, a bit of nostalgia

The director chose the same music to end both the first and last episode. His choice was "I've Seen Better Days" by Citizen King! A looping effect that hints at the nostalgia felt by the director.