1) Ryan Murphy’s concept for American Horror Story came from wanting to write darker, more horrifying content after working on Glee. “I was like, ‘I can't write any more nice speeches for these Glee kids'," he said.

2) Unlike most TV shows, American Horror Story is still shot on film — a tradition that was started by Chris Baffa during Murder House.

3) Sarah Paulson and Ryan Murphy first met in 2004 when they both wrapped shows on The WB.

4) Before casting Paulson in AHS, Murphy originally wanted her to play Emma Pillsbury on Glee.

5) Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson previously worked together on Broadway in The Glass Menagerie.

6) Lange helped get Paulson cast in Murder House. At a benefit, she reportedly turned to Murphy and said, “Can't you find something for Paulson [in Murder House]?"