Jerry Orbach

Law & Order seems like it has always been on television, but the truth is it began in the early ‘90s and ran all the way until around a decade ago. The show was sold to basic cable, who then decided the residuals to be paid.

Actor Jerry Orbach sadly passed in 2004, though his estate continues to receive the six percent doled out to the cast, to this day. Even after his passing, fans still pay tribute by watching him on reruns.