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It was the end of January 2021. Modern Family’s long-rumored Mitch & Cam spinoff was on the verge of a green light. Instead, it got a pass.

Years later, star Eric Stonestreet calls that decision by ABC “a little hurtful” and believes the offshoot would’ve been a “slam dunk” and, if picked up, still be on the air right now.

Co-written by Modern Family co-creator/executive producer Christopher Lloyd and longtime executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, the proposed spinoff was to chronicle Mitch (Jesse Tylor Ferguson) and Cam (Stonestreet)’s new life with their kids in Missouri.

“Chris Lloyd and a couple of the writers wrote a really great script that spun Jesse and I off in our life in Missouri, and they said ‘no’. They just said, ‘We don’t want to do it,” Stonestreet said in an interview with Graham Bensinger. “And I think it hurt Jesse and I’s feelings.

Nickelodeon has announced the addition of Modern Family, the 22-time Emmy Award-winning acclaimed comedy series, to its Nick at Nite programming lineup beginning Monday, September 9. All 11 seasons of Modern Family will debut in Nickelodeon’s nighttime programming block and air daily from 2-4 a.m. (Et/Pt).

The series joins a stellar roster of popular family comedies, including Emmy Award-winning shows Friends, Mike & Molly, and Mom, as well as beloved sitcoms Young Sheldon and The Neighborhood, and marks the first time the sitcom will air within Paramount’s family of brands.

“Nick at Nite is home to an exceptional roster of fan-favorite and critically acclaimed comedy series, including Friends, Mike & Molly, and Mom, and we are thrilled to have the Emmy Award-winning sitcom Modern Family join our nightly lineup,” said Rachel Crain, SVP, Programming & Content Strategy, Nickelodeon Networks.

“Our Nick at Nite viewers are sure to connect with the heartfelt authenticity,...

“Modern Family” is joining the Nick at Nine programming lineup beginning Sept. 19, marking the first time the sitcom will air within Paramount’s family of brands.

All 11 seasons of the 22-time Emmy Award-winning comedy will debut in Nickelodeon’s nighttime programming block and air daily from 2-4 a.m. (Et/Pt), joining a roster of popular family comedies like “Friends,” “Mike & Molly,” “Mom,” “Young Sheldon” and “The Neighborhood.”

“We and we are thrilled to have the Emmy Award-winning sitcom ‘Modern Family’ join our nightly lineup,” Nickelodeon Networks senior vice president of programming and content strategy Rachel Crain said in a Tuesday statement. “Our Nick at Nite viewers are sure to connect with the heartfelt authenticity, hilarious honesty and zealous bravery that has made ‘Modern Family’ such a pop culture staple around the world.”

The licensing agreement with Disney Entertainment for the series was negotiated on behalf of Paramount Global...

“Modern Family” is set to air on Nick at Nite.

The long-running ABC sitcom will join the Nickelodeon late night programming block on Sept. 9, airing daily from 2-4 am Et/Pt.

“Nick at Nite is home to an exceptional roster of fan-favorite and critically acclaimed comedy series, including ‘Friends,’ ‘Mike & Molly,’ and ‘Mom,’ and we are thrilled to have the Emmy Award-winning sitcom Modern Family join our nightly lineup,” said Rachel Crain, senior vice president of programming and content strategy for Nickelodeon Networks. “Our Nick at Nite viewers are sure to connect with the heartfelt authenticity, hilarious honesty and zealous bravery that has made ‘Modern Family’ such a pop culture staple around the world.”

The licensing agreement with Disney Entertainment for the series was negotiated on behalf of Paramount Global by Barbara Zaneri, chief programming acquisitions officer.

“Modern Family” ran for 11 seasons from 2009-2020. The cast of the ensemble series included Ed O’Neill,...

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted films introduced audiences to the fun and foul-mouthed teddy bear. The unique premise of the film delighted fans as they got to see Ted’s wild and bizarre adventures mixed with the R-rated dialogues. The two films had Mark Wahlberg in the lead and his hilarious banter with Ted left audiences in splits. Despite the films being box office successes, MacFarlane shifted to TV with the IP.

Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in 2012’s Ted | Credits: Universal Pictures

The prequel series was released this year and it proved that the IP still had so much potential that could be explored better in long-form storytelling. The series was renewed for a second season, but a new report states the new season was almost canceled with Universal execs already having new plans for the franchise.

Universal/Peacock Almost Canceled The Ted Series Despite Being Its Most Watched Title...

Scott Grimes shares a Ted season 2 production update as he reveals read-throughs are already underway for the scripts of the next season. Grimes also teases that the premiere episode "may or may not" feature Uncle Matty half naked. While season 1 proved to be a major hit for Peacock, season 2 will have to avoid the foibles of the sequel movie to keep the success streak going.

Seth MacFarlane's beloved talking teddy bear is already gearing up to come back to the screen in an exciting Ted season 2 production update.

Just over a month after the show's renewal was confirmed, Scott Grimes took to Instagram to share a Ted season 2 production update.

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The post, as seen above, is a behind-the-scenes photo from the read-through of the scripts for the next season of the hit prequel show, confirming that filming is...

In the great debate of Bear or Man, Peacock chooses Bear! After giving a green light to Seth MacFarlane’s Ted as an event series, the wise-cracking, weed-smoking bear, and undeniably lovable bastard son of Snuggle is bringing more comedy to the streaming network. Peacock is bumping Ted up to an ongoing show with MacFarlane reprising his role as the aforementioned stuffed bear that comes to life.

The renewal packs the bong after the Ted prequel series premiered on Peackock four months ago. The show launched to banger ratings in January, remaining at the top of the U.S. charts for two months after its debut. Peacock says it’s the platform’s most-watched series in the United States, and its popularity extends to other territories like the U.K., Australia, and Canada.

Ted hails from Family Guy and The Orville creator Seth MacFarlane, with Max Burkholder playing John Bennett,...

The “Ted” prequel series has been renewed for Season 2 at Peacock, Variety has learned.

Originally presented as an event series, the seven-episode first season of “Ted” debuted on the streamer in January. It serves as a prequel to the two “Ted” feature films, which were released in 2012 and 2015.

Per Peacock, the show became its most-watched original title to date and was also the top streaming comedy in the U.S. for more than two consecutive months, according to Nielsen data.

The series takes place in the early 1990s in Framingham, Mass. It follows the lives of Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) and his 16 year old best friend, John (Max Burkholder). Ted’s fame has waned and he is now once again living with John and his family.

The series also stars Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach as John’s parents, Matty and Susan, along with Giorgia Whigham as John’s cousin Blaire.

Seth MacFarlane and Peacock aren’t done with Ted yet.

The NBCUniversal-owned streamer has ordered a second season of the comedy, a prequel to the two feature films that have the MacFarlane-voiced living teddy bear at their center. Peacock originally billed Ted as an “event series,” but it will now be an ongoing show.

The renewal comes about four months after Ted premiered on Peacock to solid ratings in January. It was the top streaming comedy in the United States for about two months after its debut, and Peacock says the series is its most-watched original to date. It also put up strong showings in other countries, notably on Sky in the U.K., FOX8 and streaming service Binge in Australia and Showcase in Canada.

Ted is set in 1993, eight years after John (played by Max Burkholder) wished for his teddy bear to come to life for Christmas. Ted...

Peacock has given a second-season pickup to Ted, the prequel TV series to Seth MacFarlane’s Ted film franchise.

The seven-episode initial installment of Ted, released January 11, was billed as an event series. Its overwhelming ratings success, becoming Peacock’s most-watched original series to date and the No. 1 original streaming comedy in the U.S. for more than two consecutive months in the Nielsen rankings, naturally triggered a conversation about a second season.

Despite Ted‘s excellent performance, the renewal decision was not straightforward, I hear, as the comedy’s hybrid live-action/CGI nature makes it expensive to produce, and it also takes a long time to make.

Still, keeping its biggest hit was important to Peacock, and four months after the Season 1 drop, the streamer has ordered a second season.

Set in 1993, Ted comes from writer, director, executive producer and showrunner MacFarlane.

NBCUniversal’s Emmy FYC House is set to return for its third annual pop-up activation at The Aster in Los Angeles from May 16 through May 22.

Additionally, on Wednesday night, Peacock will host their official FYC event for “The Traitors,” a reality show where contestants move into a castle and compete on challenges to earn money for a prize pot. The event will take place at the Ebell in Los Angeles. The panelist list includes host/producer Alan Cumming, as well as exec producer Toni Ireland and Sam Spector, the wardrobe stylist.

At the Aster, the NBCU FYC Emmy showcase features brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo and Universal Studio Group. The event aims to highlight creatives from their Emmy-eligible shows.

There will be opportunities for TV Academy and guild members to look at props, costumes and behind-the-scenes photos from various series.

Confirmed guests include Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Carson Daly, Chance the Rapper,...

TheTed prequel achieves success on Peacock, debuting in the sixth spot on Nielsen's Streaming Originals chart. Viewed for 542 million minutes in its premiere week, potentially increasing the chances of a Ted season 2 renewal. Despite being a smaller streaming service, Peacock's strong showing for Ted demonstrates the potential for future success.

Ted achieves a rare success for a Peacock show. Debuting on January 11, the Ted prequel unfolds in 1993 after the opening sequence of the first film, and it follows the early life of the sentient bear. Ted lives with John Bennett and his family in Massachusetts, which includes John's father, Matty, his mother, Susan, and his cousin Blaire who attends a nearby college. Franchise creator Seth MacFarlane returns to voice, with the Ted cast featuring Max Burkholder, Alanna Ubach, Giorgia Whigham, and Scott Grimes.

TVLine shares that Ted debuted in the sixth spot on Nielsen's Streaming Originals chart for the...

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted, the prequel series for the filmmaker’s 2012 comedy, has broken a streaming record since its Peacock debut. Knocking the stuffing out of other titles in the streamer’s library, Ted is officially the most-watched original title in Peacock’s history. Signs point to the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend boosting visibility for the series, as many subscribers signed on to the app to watch the gridiron action.

Peacock’s Ted prequel series hails from Family Guy and The Orville creator Seth MacFarlane, with Max Burkholder playing John Bennett, the role played by Mark Wahlberg in MacFarlane’s 2012 comedy.

Here’s the official synopsis for Ted courtesy of Peacock:

In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts, with his best friend,...

Seth Macfarlane’s animated series Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, and American Dad have become as culturally significant as The Simpsons. With edgy humor and non sequitur galore, MacFarlane segued to the big screen with the fantasy comedy Ted starring Mark Wahlberg about a man-child and his teddy bear who has come alive. Full of gross-out humor and equal amounts of heartfelt comedy, Ted was a smash hit and spawned a sequel. Since then, MacFarlane has made A Million Ways To Die In The West and the more serious science fiction series The Orville. Now, MacFarlane is returning to Ted with a Peacock prequel series that blends the sitcom format of his animated shows with that same blend of crass and feel-good comedy that has become his trademark.

Ted, the series, goes back to the high school years for John Bennett (Max Burkholder taking over for Mark Wahlberg) as he...

Seth MacFarlane and the showrunners are open to a possible Ted season 2, but it depends on audience demand and appetite. There are plenty of stories left to explore in the Ted series, including the character's teenage years and the transition to college. Reviews for the Ted prequel have been mixed, but it could potentially return for a second installment due to the franchise's popularity.

Ted season 2 is addressed by Seth MacFarlane and showrunners Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh. Marking the directorial debut of MacFarlane, the first Ted movie debuted in June 2012. The comedy, telling the story of a childhood bear come to life, Ted proved to be a hit that garnered a sequel and a seven-episode show for Peacock that debuted in January.

In an interview with TheWrap, Walsh and Corrigan talked about the chances of Ted season 2. MacFarlane indicated that it would depend on the audience's appetite. Walsh and...

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted has made the leap to the small screen, and we’ve learned that the series will be broadcast on Sky Max in February.

Ted was Seth MacFarlane’s feature directorial debut, and it would be fair to say the film made quite an impact.

Released in 2012, it contained all the profane, puckish humour MacFarlane honed in his years showrunning Family Guy. The plot followed Mark Wahlberg as John, an ageing adolescent who spends his time drinking, getting high and pulling pranks with his best friend, the sentient stuffed toy Ted, while neglecting his relationship with Lori, played by Mila Kunis.

The sequel arrived in 2015 sans Kunis, and didn’t quite hit the same mark. But still: it made a good chunk of money, and that opened the door for a third Ted film. Nine years on, though, and there’s no sign of Ted 3. Instead, MacFarlane...

Plot: In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan and cousin Blaire. Ted may be a lousy influence on John, but at the end of the day, he’s a loyal pal who’s always willing to go out on a limb for friendship.

Review: Seth MacFarlane is an acquired taste. Family Guy is the type of series that you either love or hate. When MacFarlane jumped to the big screen with A Million Ways To Die In The West, he showed an aptitude for crude humor in live action. With the Ted films, MacFarlane dove deeper into the heartfelt and feel-good humor underneath all the crass jokes and bodily fluids. I...

To celebrate the anticipated release of Ted, the new series from Seth Macfarlane coming to streaming this month, we had the chance to chat to some of the new cast and writers who have helped bring the foul-mouthed bear back to life.

Set in 1993, after the opening sequence in Ted (2012), the series depicts the early life of a sentient teddy bear toy named Ted, as he lives with John Bennett (Max Burkholder) and his family in Massachusetts. In addition to John and Ted, the Bennett household includes John’s father Matty (Scott Grimes), his mother Susan (Alanna Ubach), and his cousin, Blaire (Giorgia Whigham), who is living with them while attending a college nearby.

Chatting with stars Max Burkholder and Giorgia Wigham, and writers Brad Walsh and Paul Corrigan, we chat about working with Macfarlane and his unique genius for comedy, why Ted still resonates ten years after the first...

Seth MacFarlane brings back the beloved franchise Ted with a prequel TV series set in the '90s. The show explores Ted's high school years and his family dynamic with John's parents and cousin. The writers had a collaborative process with MacFarlane, pushing their comfort zones with R-rated humor.

Seth MacFarlane is bringing back one of his fan-favorite franchises with Ted. The Peacock show serves as a midquel to the self-named comedy movies, going back to the titular talking teddy bear and John's high school years and exploring their family dynamic with John's parents and cousin, college student Blaire.

Max Burkholder and MacFarlane lead the ensemble Ted cast alongside Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes, and Giorgia Whigham. Taking the story back to the '90s, the show is full of irreverent pop culture references, heartwarming characters and the R-rated humor fans of the movies are looking for with the franchise.

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Ted –Pictured: Seth MacFarlane as voice of Ted — (Photo by: Peacock) In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham). Ted may be a lousy influence on John, but at the end of the day, he’s a loyal pal who’s always willing to go out on a limb for friendship. A Note From Seth MacFarlane (Executive Producer/Writer/Director/Co-showrunner/”Ted”), Paul Corrigan And Brad Walsh (Executive Producers/Writers/Co-showrunners) Each generation develops its own unique artistic style, its own way of seeing the world. In the twenties, it was the subversive musical phrasings of jazz. In the fifties,...

Ted, the raunchy R-rated talking bear, is front and center in Peacock’s new event series that delves into the stuffed bear’s past, prior to the Ted films. Seth MacFarlane returns to the world he created as writer, executive producer, director, co-showrunner, and the voice of the talking bear, with Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh serving as writers, executive producers, and co-showrunners.

The official trailer confirms Ted’s behavior and language haven’t been cleaned up for the streaming service’s series. No, this is the same trash-talking stuffed bear audiences loved in the 2012 and 2015 movies.

“Each generation develops its own unique artistic style, its own way of seeing the world. In the twenties, it was the subversive musical phrasings of jazz. In the fifties, it was the bold brushwork of the abstract expressionists. Our generation’s unique art is streaming content based on previously successful intellectual property. In that proud tradition,...

Peacock this morning dropped the official trailer for its new live-action “Ted” prequel event series from creator/executive producer/writer/director/co-showrunner/star Seth MacFarlane that will roll out all seven of its episodes (including a supersized premiere) January 11, 2024, extending the film franchise that produced movies in 2012 and 2015. It promises to take fans “on a hilarious R-rated journey back to the ’90s” along with more of the concept’s signature raunchy humor, eye-popping special effects and a fresh cast of characters played by Max Burkholder (“Parenthood”), Alanna Ubach (“Euphoria”), Scott Grimes (“The Orville”) and Giorgia Whigham (“13 Reasons Why”). They join the iconic teddy bear, Ted, voiced as in the movies by MacFarlane. Watch the trailer above.

In the new story, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett...

Peacock‘s original event series, Ted, brings you back to the 1990s when Alice in Chains, Cypress Hill, and Snoop Dogg helped shape a generation of digital natives. Ted hails from Family Guy and The Orville creator Seth MacFarlane, with Max Burkholder playing John Bennett, the role played by Mark Wahlberg in MacFarlane’s 2012 comedy. The Ted TV series trailer finds John and Ted (voiced by MacFarlane) attending a hellscape of judgment, adolescent depression, and taboo exploration, otherwise known as high school.

Here’s the official synopsis for Ted courtesy of Peacock:

In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts, with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach), and cousin Blaire...

After the big screen delivered the marijuana and beer-fueled antics of John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) and his living teddy bear in Seth MacFarlane's "Ted" franchise, the raunchy debauchery of the longtime friends is coming to Peacock in the form of a prequel TV series. Thankfully, since this is streaming, "Ted" can be just as raunchy as the movies. However, because this is a prequel series, there's no Mark Wahlberg screwing around with Ted. Instead, we have a 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder) enduring the trials and tribulations of high school with Ted by his side, and having a living teddy bear as your best friend in school goes about as well as you'd expect for a teenager in the 1990s.

The "Ted" trailer (watch above) just debuted from Peacock, giving us a blend of your average sitcom with the R-rated comedy of a cable series. After riding a wave...

Ever wondered what happened to John and Ted during their younger years?

That's exactly the gist of Peacock's new series that takes place several years before the two big-screen Ted movies.

The official trailer went public today, which takes us back to 1993 when John is struggling to come to terms with the pressures of being a teenager.

As for Ted, he's being his crude self and is not impressed about being sent to school.

As expected, there's pushback for Ted as he tries to get acclimated to school life, with one student even comparing him to a dog.

That isn't nice, but in true Ted fashion, he isn't ready to allow someone to talk down to him in school.

There's plenty of the signature wit from the movies, but there's this concern that the show won't be able to sustain that level of humor over a seven-episode season.

Alien TV...

The official trailer for Peacock’s upcoming Ted series has dropped, and it gives viewers a clearer look at how Ted the Bear and his best friend John Bennett try to survive the awkwardness of high school in the 1990s.

Created by Seth MacFarlane, the R-rated series — at least from the trailer — seems to hit all the right nostalgia notes with music from The Proclaimers, lots of big hair, piano key neckties and a brief glimpse of a classic Volkswagen Golf convertible.

The series takes place in 1993, right after Ted’s moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts, with his best friend John. In the clip, we see Ted (voiced by MacFarlane) and John (Max Burkholder) negotiating school without much success but also trying to get laid and high, all the things audiences have come to expect from the comedy franchise.

The cast...

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted makes the leap to the small screen in January, here’s the teaser trailer for the TV show.

Ted was Seth MacFarlane's feature directorial debut, and heck, did it make an impact.

Released in 2012, it contained all the profane, puckish humour Macfarlane honed in his years showrunning Family Guy. The plot followed Mark Wahlberg as John, an ageing adolescent who spends his time drinking and getting high with the titular Ted, a sentient stuffed toy, while neglecting his relationship with Mila Kunis’ Lori.

The sequel arrived in 2015, and didn’t quite hit the same mark. But still: it make a good chunk of money, and that opened the door for a third Ted movie. Eight years on, though, and there’s no sign of Ted 3. Instead? Well, the idea has taken the television route for now.

Now, a prequel television series will follow the adventures of...

Ted is making his comeback in a brand new series on Peacock!

The upcoming show takes place in the nineties, years before the two films, and will feature Seth MacFarlane returning as the voice of the bear.

“Our series is a prequel to the Ted movies. It takes place in the nineties but is based on the timeless truth that being sixteen sucks. The only thing that makes it tolerable is going through it with a friend, even if that friend is a has-been magical teddy bear with a foul mouth and a proclivity for drug use,” Seth, and co-showrunners Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, shared in a statement.

Now, we have a first look teaser and the premiere date has been revealed!

Head inside to find out more…

Here’s a series synopsis: In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear...

Seth MacFarlane has revealed a first look at his Ted TV series, which is a prequel to his two theatrical films about a teddy bear that’s magically come to life.

The Peacock limited series consists of seven episodes, with the streamer announcing the show will premiere Jan. 11, along with the trailer and first look photos (below). The show is set in 1993 and Ted (MacFarlane) is “living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham). Ted may be a lousy influence on John, but at the end of the day, he’s a loyal pal who’s always willing to go out on a limb for friendship.”

MacFarlane serves as writer, executive producer, co-showrunner and director. He penned a joint statement about the show with his co-EPs,...

After two big screen feature films (Ted and Ted 2), Seth MacFarlane’s talking bear Ted is heading to the small screen for a prequel TV series that will run on the Peacock streaming service. Described as an “event series”, Ted is set to premiere on January 11, 2024 – and we’re not just getting the supersized first episode on that date. All seven episodes of the show will be available to binge-watched that day! With the release date just a couple months away, a trailer for Ted has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

The Ted Peacock series has the following synopsis: It’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan and cousin Blaire. Ted may be a lousy influence on John,...

Peacock announced this morning that its live-action “Ted” prequel event series from creator/executive producer/writer/director/co-showrunner/star Seth MacFarlane will roll out all seven of its episodes (including a supersized premiere) January 11, 2024 on the streamer and has dropped its first teaser trailer – extending the film franchise that produced movies in 2012 and 2015. It promises to take fans “on a hilarious R-rated journey back to the ’90s” along with more of the concept’s signature raunchy humor, eye-popping special effects and a fresh cast of characters played by Max Burkholder (“Parenthood”), Alanna Ubach (“Euphoria”), Scott Grimes (“The Orville”) and Giorgia Whigham (“13 Reasons Why”). They join the iconic teddy bear, Ted, voiced as in the movies by MacFarlane. Watch the teaser trailer above.

In the new story, it’s 1993, and Ted’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend,...

Ted made us laugh across two movies, and now, the foul-mouthed teddy bear is making its way to the small screen.

Chucky got his time to shine, and now it's time for Ted to have his day, too.

Could you imagine those two in the same project? That would be divine.

When Does Ted Season 1 Premiere on Peacock?

TV Fanatic can confirm the highly-anticipated prequel series will premiere on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Instead of waiting week-to-week for fresh episodes, Peacock will premiere all seven installments on the premiere date.

What is the Ted TV Series About?

The comedic prequel to the Ted films takes us back to 1993, taking us to a world in which Ted's time in the spotlight has passed.

Determined to make the best of a bad situation, Ted (Seth MacFarlane) returns home to Framingham, Massachusetts.

There, he reunites with his best friend, John Bennett (played by Max Burkholder).

John's parents,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny38m68hI-8

Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed bear Ted is back with a message for his future self.

“Dear future Ted, it’s me, 1993 Ted. If you’re reading this, it means we got a new series on the most successful streaming platform ever,” he says, before his future self quips — “Eh, we got a new series.”

“Is the future amazing? I bet NASA sends people to the moon all the time,” 1993 Ted adds, to which his future self replies: “Moon colony? Negative. Unlimited porn in our pockets? Check.”

“Anyway, I can’t wait to see your world of flying cars, normal weather and new TV characters that don’t just rehash old stuff,” 1993 Ted concludes his letter, to which future Ted jokes: “Poor bum, had so much hope.”

The live-action prequel, slated to premiere Jan. 11, is based on the original “Ted” film and...

Peacock is finally ready to show the world Ted, its event series from Seth MacFarlane.

All seven episodes of Ted, including a supersized premiere, will debut Jan. 11, 2024 on the streamer. The event series serves as a prequel to the film franchise and will take fans on a “hilarious R-rated nostalgic journey back to the 90s,” according to Peacock.

The fresh cast of characters include Max Burkholder (Parenthood), Alanna Ubach (Euphoria), Scott Grimes (The Orville) and Giorgia Whigham (13 Reasons Why) while MacFarlane will continue to voice Ted.

Peacock first made the straight-to-series order for Ted in 2021.

Here’s the logline: “It’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Grimes and Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Whigham). Ted may be a lousy influence on John,...

The “Ted” series coming to Peacock has set its premiere date.

The seven-episode event series, which serves as a prequel to the two “Ted” films, will debut on Peacock on Jan. 11. Peacock has also released the first teaser trailer and first look images for the series, which can be seen below.

The first episode is described as “supersized,” while the remaining six are 30 minutes each. Set in 1993, the series begins as “Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed,” per the official description. “He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham). Ted may be a lousy influence on John, but at the end of the day, he’s a loyal pal who’s always willing to go out on a limb for friendship.

“Modern Family” has landed a cable run at Warner Bros. Discovery’s TBS network starting Sept. 25.

The ABC sitcom, which ran for 11 total seasons from 2009 to 2020, will air on TBS for a three-hour block on weekdays — specifically from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on weekdays. The licensing by the cable outlet marks an attempt to bolster its comedy options.

Previously, “Friends” and “Young Sheldon” have occupied the hours that “Modern Family” will run. Both shows will remain on the network. Monday saw longer daily marathons of “The Big Bang Theory” on TBS.

“Our audience continually seeks out popular comedies like ‘Friends,’ ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Modern Family,’ so now that we have all three of these iconic series on TBS, we can build an even bigger, more engaged audience,” said Julie Taylor, chief of Content Strategy & Insights, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery. “We have the best in class...

WME has signed prolific creator and multihyphenate Seth MacFarlane and his Fuzzy Door production company for representation, the agency announced on Wednesday.

MacFarlane is returning to WME after being repped by CAA since 2017.

MacFarlane became the youngest showrunner in television history at just 24 years old when his animated series “Family Guy” aired on Fox. The show, which aired its 400th episode late last year, has been renewed for its 22nd and 23rd seasons. It has garnered MacFarlane five Emmy Awards, four of which being in the outstanding voice-over performance category, making him a tied record-holder for the most voice-over Emmy wins of all time. MacFarlane also serves as co-creator, executive producer, and voice actor on “American Dad!,” which recently aired its 17th season finale.

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Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy and American Dad!, has signed with WME for representation.

He is returning to the Hollywood talent agency after inking with rival CAA in 2017 and after growing his footprint in TV, film and music.

Through his company Fuzzy Door Productions, MacFarlane produces TV shows like the long-running Family Guy series on Fox, which has been renewed for its 22nd and 23rd seasons; American Dad!, which has just aired its 17th season finale; Nat Geo and Fox’s Cosmos: Possible Worlds; and The Orville for Hulu.

Fuzzy Door, led by MacFarlane and president Erica Huggins, has over a dozen titles across TV and film. In 2020, the company signed a multi-year, 200 million TV deal with Universal Studio Group. MacFarlane and Huggins, along with senior vp Aimee Carlson, oversee all development and creative direction for the production company’s content creation.

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Seth MacFarlane and his Fuzzy Door production company have signed with WME for representation. The move marks MacFarlane’s return to the agency following a move to CAA in 2017.

MacFarlane became the youngest showrunner in television history at just 24 years old when his animated series Family Guy aired on Fox. He went on to win 5 Emmy Awards for his work on Family Guy, four of which were in the outstanding voice-over performance category, making him a tied record-holder for the most voice-over Emmy wins of all time. The show, which aired its 400th episode late last year, has been renewed for its 22nd and 23rd seasons.

MacFarlane also serves as co-creator, executive producer, and voice actor on American Dad!, which recently aired its 17th season finale.

Fuzzy Door, the production company helmed by MacFarlane and President Erica Huggins, has a multi-year television deal with Universal Studio Group. MacFarlane and Huggins,...

There’s nothing as tempting as IP: Just ask the studio streaming titans of today, who are diving deep into their film catalogs to reboot and reimagine hit films from decades past.

Just one summer since slasher “I Know What You Did Last Summer” found new life as an Amazon Prime Video series, and it seems that all our favorite “old” movies are finding new life on streamers and networks alike.

CBS announced shortly after canning a slew of shows that a reboot of the 1994 Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis film “True Lies” will head to the network soon.

NBCUniversal also recently announced on May 12 a “re-framing” of Ben Stiller’s beloved 1994 burnout dramedy “Reality Bites,” which originally starred Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke. The series is set to debut on Peacock, along with a bevy of other Universal titles being transformed for the small screen.

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Exclusive: Alanna Ubach (Euphoria) has joined Seth MacFarlane’s comedy Ted, rounding out the main cast for the Peacock series based on his popular film franchise.

Ubach will play Susan Bennett. Susan is kind, selfless and almost pathologically sweet when it comes to caring for her family, and sees the world through naive, rose-colored glasses.

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In addition to MacFarlane, who is reprising the voice of the lovable foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted, Ubach joins series regulars Georgia Whigham, Max Burkholder and Scott Grimes.

MacFarlane, who will also direct, write, co-showrun and executive produce all episodes, is joined by Modern Family alums Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh who will serve as co-showrunners, writers and executive producers.

The series comes from MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and will be executive produced by the company’s President Erica Huggins. Alana Kleiman and Jason Clark,...

Peacock has announced the casting lineup for its highly-anticipated live-action comedy, Ted, based on the blockbuster film franchise from Seth MacFarlane. Joining MacFarlane, who returns to voice the titular teddy bear, are series regulars Giorgia Whigham, Max Burkholder, and Scott Grimes. Along with voicing Ted, MacFarlane is also attached to direct, write, co-showrun, and executive produce the series with co-showrunners, writers, and fellow executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh. Max Burkholder, Giorgia Whigham, and Scott Grimes (Credit: Dana Patrick; Courtesy of Peacock; Courtesy of Peacock) The new series picks up in 1993 and follows Ted the bear’s moment of fame as he lives alongside his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Burkholder), in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted isn’t the best influence on John, but when it comes down to it, Ted’s willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family if necessary.

It wouldn’t be “Ted” without Seth MacFarlane’s iconic voice. Lucky for us, the actor is set to reprise his voice role as the foul-mouthed teddy bear for the upcoming live action series at Peacock.

The streamer announced Wednesday that, in addition directing, writing, executive producing, and co-showrunning, MacFarlane would also be lending his voice to the role once again.

He will be joined by stars Giorgia Whigham, Max Burkholder and Scott Grimes.

“Ted” was MacFarlane’s directorial debut and starred himself as the voice of Ted, an anthropomorphic teddy bear brought to life and the best friend of Mark Wahlberg’s John Bennett. The movie also starred Mila Kunis. A sequel, “Ted 2,” was released in 2015, which swapped in Amanda Seyfried for Kunis.

Collectively “Ted” and “Ted 2” grossed more than 750 million worldwide. It hasn’t been revealed yet if any of the human characters from the films will appear in the series,...

Peacock has assembled most of the main cast of Ted, Seth MacFarlane’s live-action comedy series based on his popular film franchise. Joining MacFarlane, who is reprising the voice of the lovable foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted, are series regular stars Giorgia Whigham (13 Reasons Why), Max Burkholder (Parenthood) and Scott Grimes (The Orville).

Behind the scenes, MacFarlane, who will also direct, write, co-showrun and executive produce all episodes, is joined by Modern Family alums Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh who will serve as co-showrunners, writers and executive producers.

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The project, from UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and MRC Television, reunites MacFarlane with Burkholder, who has voiced characters on MacFarlane’s Family Guy and American Dad!, and Grimes, a longtime friend of MacFarlane’s who has been a main cast member of the prolific creator’s American Dad! and The Orville and also did voice work on Family Guy.

Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” series adaptation at Peacock is taking shape. Variety has learned the live-action comedy has added three new cast members as well as co-showrunners.

Firstly, MacFarlane is officially onboard to reprise the voice role of Ted, the foul-mouthed, pot-smoking teddy bear he played in the two “Ted” movies. This is in addition to creating the series and serving as executive producer, director, and co-showrunner.

Giorgia Whigham, Max Burkholder, and frequent MacFarlane collaborator Scott Grimes have also been cast in the show. Furthermore, “Modern Family” executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh have joined the series to serve as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers. The show was first ordered at Peacock in June 2021.

In the series, it’s 1993 and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin.

Updated with launch taking effect. Modern Family, which wrapped its highly decorated, 11-season network run last year, is embarking on a significant new streaming chapter via a shared deal with Peacock and Hulu.

Starting today, all 250 episodes of the Emmy-laden sitcom are available on both services after years of only having a limited batch of episodes on Hulu.

Indications from the deal announcement on January 26 are that the go-go streaming market remains in full effect. Sources familiar with the terms said the multi-year acquisition price stretched well into nine figures, consistent with healthy rates for recent half-hours such as Friends, The Office and Seinfeld. Prices have been driven steadily higher by the entry of several new billion-dollar players into the streaming fray in the past year.

In the case of Modern Family, NBCUniversal’s Peacock, which launched in mid-2020, appears to have benefited from an expansive rights deal reached in...

In a unique deal, Hulu and Peacock have both acquired the streaming rights to the hit ABC comedy “Modern Family.” All 11 seasons of the Emmy-winning series will be available on both platforms beginning Feb. 3.

The deal marks the first time that all 250 episodes of “Modern Family” will be available to stream. During its run, Hulu had next-day rights to the series, which is produced by 20th Studios. Disney owns both the studio and Hulu.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Peacock will offer the series in a similar fashion as “The Office.” The first 12 episodes of Season 1 of “Modern Family” will be on the streaming service’s free tier, with the rest behind the paywall, which can cost between $4.99 and $9.99 a month. Comcast and Cox subscribers get the premium tier included in their TV packages.

NBCUniversal has cable TV syndication rights, airing episodes on USA Network.

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In an unusual arrangement, all 11 seasons of hit sitcom “Modern Family” will be available on both Disney’s Hulu and NBCUniversal’s Peacock starting next month.

Under the multiyear shared agreement with Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, both Hulu and Peacock have U.S. streaming rights to all 250 “Modern Family” episodes beginning Feb. 3.

“Modern Family” aired its final season on ABC last year, concluding its 11 years on the network. The series’ bow on Hulu and Peacock will mark the first time the entire series will be available on a subscription VOD platform in the U.S. During its broadcast run, the series was available for next-day viewing on Hulu.

Financial terms and the length of the deal weren’t disclosed.

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