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7. Ted Lasso is based on a TV commercial! You have to watch it...

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Mon Sep 13, 2021, 12:51 PM

Sep 2021

I too am a huge fan of the show and wondered about how it was conceived. I found out it started with a commercial featuring a clueless American coach in the UK, and Jason Sudeikis wanted to continue the character in a TV series. You can watch the original commercial here (it's hilarious):

And a lot of tidbits about the origins of the show, and how it was cast:

https://www.looper.com/316151/the-untold-truth-of-ted-lasso/

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Ted Lasso [View all] NQAS Aug 2021 OP

I fell in love with this show right away. Every ep is wonderful and often very touching! CurtEastPoint Aug 2021 #1

Love Ted Lasso! oregonjen Aug 2021 #2

I wake up early every Friday to watch... targetpractice Aug 2021 #3

Just started season 2 last night underpants Aug 2021 #4

I have turned many people onto this show after watching it. It is absolutely brilliant! Pisces Aug 2021 #5

I absolutely love the show Ananda62 Aug 2021 #6

Ted Lasso is based on a TV commercial! You have to watch it... mainer Sep 2021 #7

It did win a shit load of Emmy awards didn't it??? a kennedy Sep 2021 #8

I just finished binge watching this.( spoiler) bluecollar2 Oct 2021 #9