Peacock’s “Ted” is a comedy series produced by Seth MacFarlane, who is also the famous voice of the eponymous teddy bear. It is as a precursor to the feature films “Ted” and “Ted 2.”
The story takes place in the early 1990s and tells the story of Ted’s childhood. Ted is a real stuffed animal that lives with John Bennett and his family, which also includes John’s mother, Susan, and father, Matty. Blaire, his cousin, is temporarily residing with them while he attends a local college.
As if having a talking, living teddy bear wasn’t enough, when Ted starts going to school with John, things get much stranger. Regretfully, Ted’s presence causes John a great deal of bullying and problems at school.
If you have not seen the two Ted movies starring Mark Wahlberg, then you should check them out first before starting the episodes. It will give you an idea about what the show will be about while keeping you entertained, and you will surely laugh hard.
The drama, which is set in Framingham, takes place in many intriguing locations, including John’s home and school, causing viewers to wonder if any of the filming happened there. In this article, we’re going to take a look at all the filming locations of the show.
Where is the comedy show filmed?
Filming for “Ted” took place in Los Angeles County, California, and Framingham, Massachusetts.
The first season was reportedly produced beginning in August 2022 and ending in November of the same year, after around three months. Let us take a look around the location of the Peacock production.
LA County, California
The majority of “Ted” was recorded in the southern Californian county of Los Angeles. According to reports, the cast and crew reportedly camped out and took full advantage of the comforts of the Universal Studios Lot, located at 100 Universal City Plaza in Universal City.
The creators of the comedy series made extensive use of the 400-acre back-lot of the film studio, which included over 30 sound stages of various sizes. The back lot is a favorite of many filmmakers since it has alleyways, Central Park, Brownstone Street, Colonial Street, Denver House, and other locations.
In an interview with Movie Web, Max Burkholder, who plays John Bennett, talked candidly about his collaboration with Seth MacFarlane.
To make the filming as efficient and simple as possible, Seth and the EPs developed a brand-new proprietary system, which will allow them to discuss the technology used much more in-depth.
From the vantage point, though, there was all space, so it made no difference at all. They had nothing to gaze at, and it was difficult to do for the first few weeks, but Seth would be off in the corner completing the lines, which was incredibly helpful.
Framingham, Massachusetts
The cast and crew of “Ted” traveled to the eastern Massachusetts city of Framingham, located in Middlesex County, to record a few establishing shots.
It is named after the market town of the same name in Suffolk, England, and is a part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area in New England.
In addition to its blend of urban and suburban atmosphere, Framingham is renowned for its amiable residents and strong feeling of community.
The city is also home to some locations with lovely landscapes. Given the above-described aspects, it is not unexpected that it has appeared in the background of several films and television shows, including Don’t Look Up, Free Guy, Daddy’s Home 2, and Jerry’s World.
What was Framingham like in the 1980s and 1990s?
1993 saw a different Framingham than it does now. Even then, Framingham was a town, sometimes referred to as the biggest town in the United States.
The population hasn’t changed much; it was a little over 63,000 in 1993, the year the episodes were set, and it is currently about 70,000.
Downtown is an entirely different story. In the 1990s, it was characterized by many abandoned stores, according to longtime locals. It’s crowded with enterprises now, many of which are run by Brazilian Americans.
The cast of the show
MacFarlane takes up his position as Ted again. Max Burkholder replaces Wahlberg in the role of Bennett, the teenager.
In addition, Giora Whigham plays Bennett’s cousin, while Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach play Bennett’s parents.
