Jason Sudeikis on making "Ted Lasso"
Summary
Jason Sudeikis first created the character Ted Lasso over 10 years ago as a funny ad for NBC Sports to promote English soccer in the U.S. The character later became the star of the popular Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso," which has gained a big following. On 60 Minutes, Sudeikis showed the show's reporter around the fictional soccer club AFC Richmond and talked about the story behind the team.Key Facts
- Ted Lasso started as a humorous advertising campaign for NBC Sports.
- The campaign promoted the English Premier League to American viewers.
- Jason Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso and won an Emmy Award for the role.
- The character later became a central figure in an Apple TV+ TV series called "Ted Lasso."
- 60 Minutes featured a report from England where Sudeikis guided the reporter through the show's soccer team setting.
- The series includes backstory on the fictional soccer club AFC Richmond.
- The report aired on March 13, 2022, with video edits by CBS News staff.
- The cast of "Ted Lasso" talked about their characters during the 60 Minutes segment.
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