“He Shoved My Uncle in a Locker”: Surprising Stories of Celebrities’ School Days Before the Spotlight

#21: Steven Michael Burns

While we may never meet them in person, some television and film characters can have a profound influence on our lives. Feeling a connection to someone through a screen might seem unlikely, but if so many people experience it, perhaps it’s genuinely possible.

Take Steve from Blue’s Clues, for example—he was just as artsy and creative in real life. One woman, who was in the drama department alongside him, had the chance to really get to know him. Over the years, Steve has connected with countless fans, demonstrating that it takes a special person to forge such meaningful relationships through a television screen.