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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Brought Michelle Trachtenberg to Billboard’s Charts Thanks to Show’s Musical Episode

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' brought Michelle Trachtenberg to Billboard's charts. Here's how.

While known mostly for her numerous and diverse acting roles, Michelle Trachtenberg also made a notable impact on Billboard ’s music charts. Mirroring the show’s trademark witty dialog (one lyric features singing-averse Alyson Hannigan admitting, “I think this line’s mostly filler”), the set slayed Billboard ’s charts, most notably debuting at its No. In 2016, upon the 15th anniversary of Once More With Feeling ’s premiere, the series’ Anthony Head — aka Buffy’s slayer sage, Giles — mused about the idea to give the cast something to sing about.

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