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Watch: Origin story of ‘Ted Lasso’ – a Premier League ad campaign that led to popular show

Jason Sudeikis plays the titular role in Ted Lasso but it all started as a NBC Sports advertisement campaign from 2013.

Scroll Staff

May 07, 2023 · 08:15 am

Jason Sudeikis accepts the award for Outstanding Comedy Series for "Ted Lasso" at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 12, 2022. | REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

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