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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A lot of the strength of the “Ted” television show comes from its genius premise that brings viewers in again and again.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Ted’ is a comedic joyride

January 16, 2024

Watching a living teddy bear doing incredibly inappropriate things never gets old in Peacock’s new TV series “Ted.” The premise of the “Ted” film franchise is rather simple: A man’s teddy...

“Ted” the series will premiere Jan. 11 on Peacock. It stars Seth MacFarlane as Ted and Max Burkholder as John.

Seth MacFarlane asks if there is ‘still an appetite’ for Ted in new prequel series

January 2, 2024

Seth MacFarlane made his directorial debut with “Ted” in 2012, telling the story of John Bennett, a man from Boston in his 30s with a talking teddy bear — played by MacFarlane. A decade later, MacFarlane...

Goodman: MacFarlane has many less-offensive talents to offer

Goodman: MacFarlane has many less-offensive talents to offer

February 28, 2013

I have always enjoyed “Family Guy,” a television show known for its random cutaway gags and crude humor. So when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the show’s creator,...

Five words for the Academy Awards

February 27, 2013

Actors and actresses donned their regalia and formal attire Sunday as they attended the 85th Academy Awards, hosted by Seth MacFarlane. The Current staffers, along with some Northwestern students, commented...

The Rundown: Week of Oct. 14

October 17, 2012

This week in the lives of the rich and famous… We’ve all heard of movie spin-offs of television shows (though they love to make us wait forever — that means you, “Arrested Development”), but...

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