These TV Shows Are Based On True Stories & Real-Life People

Neil Patrick Harris, Cobie Smulders, Josh Radnor, Jason Segel & Alyson Hannigan in 'How I Met Your Mother'.

Cast of 'How I Met Your Mother'

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Cast of 'How I Met Your Mother'

The creators of How I Met Your Mother, Carter Bays and Craig Thomas were originally inspired by their own friendship as well as their everyday lives in New York City. The character "Ted Mosby" is based directly on Craig himself. The story "Ted" tells his kids about all of his crazy experiences with "Marshall", "Lily", "Robin" and "Barney" in the series How I Met Your Mother is, without a doubt, legendary and is known as one of the most popular TV shows of the decade. It's hard to believe to believe that the plot was based on actual events.

Cast of 'How I Met Your Mother'

The creators of How I Met Your Mother, Carter Bays and Craig Thomas were originally inspired by their own friendship as well as their everyday lives in New York City. The character "Ted Mosby" is based directly on Craig himself. The story "Ted" tells his kids about all of his crazy experiences with "Marshall", "Lily", "Robin" and "Barney" in the series How I Met Your Mother is, without a doubt, legendary and is known as one of the most popular TV shows of the decade. It's hard to believe to believe that the plot was based on actual events.

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Did you know that Bones, How I Met Your Mother and Sex and the City are all based on true stories and characters? We go ahead and show you who they are...

These TV Shows Are Based On True Stories & Real-Life People

You will be surprised how many shows are based on real people! From Bones to How I Met Your Mother, tons of these shows have real-life counterparts!

Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz in 'Bones'.

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