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TIL: the character Detective John Munch as played by Richard Belzer has appeared on more shows than any other character in television history including Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order: SVU, 30 Rock, The X-Files, The Simpsons, The Wire, Arrested Development, and Sesame Street.

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