Ted: From the Movies to TV - An Inside Look at the New Show
A detailed look at the upcoming TV show Ted, its transition from movies to TV, and interviews with the stars Alanna Ubach and Scott Grimes.
The Transition from Movies to TV
Seth MacFarlane's stoner comedy movie franchise is making its way to television with the debut of Ted. The Peacock show serves as a midquel to the movies, delving into the high school years of John Bennett and the talking teddy bear, Ted. The series promises to explore their misadventures with family members, including John's cousin Blaire.
Alanna Ubach and Scott Grimes in Ted
Max Burkholder and Seth MacFarlane lead the ensemble cast of Ted, alongside Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes, and Giorgia Whigham. Retaining the R-rated humor of its movies while embracing a shift towards more family comedy, the show presents a unique extension of its predecessors.
Seth MacFarlane in Ted
The show's transition to Peacock has garnered significant attention, prompting Screen Rant to conduct an interview with stars Alanna Ubach and Scott Grimes. The interview delved into their experiences with Ted, the reimagining of their characters from the movies, and Grimes' enduring relationship with MacFarlane.
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Alanna Ubach & Scott Grimes Talk Ted
Screen Rant recently caught up with Alanna Ubach and Scott Grimes to discuss their roles in the upcoming TV show Ted. Ubach expressed her affection for her character, Susan, describing her as an anachronism who brings joy to the family despite her husband's rage blackouts. Grimes, on the other hand, shared his experience of stepping into a role previously portrayed by Ralph Garman in the movies. He lauded the supportive environment created by MacFarlane and expressed his comfort in working with the esteemed creator.
Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, Scott Grimes, Alanna Ubach and Giorgia Whigham in Ted
About Ted
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. 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. The show is set to begin streaming on Peacock on January 11.
