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‘Ted Lasso’: How Jason Sudeikis ‘Sold’ Uber-Producer Bill Lawrence to Make His Character Into a TV Series

Jason Sudeikis didn't need a heartwarming anecdote to sell Bill Lawrence on 'Ted Lasso.' He told him the Apple TV+ series would be their "version of a sports movie" all about changing expectations and keeping viewers guessing.

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‘Ted Lasso’: Reciting Allen Iverson’s ‘We’re Talking About Practice’ Speech Wasn’t in the Original Script

Ted Lasso's practice speech is a memorable moment in the show's "Two Aces" episode and it almost didn't end up on the show. An editor for the comedy says Jason Sudeikis put the nod to Allen Iverson in the script shortly before filming began.

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‘Ted Lasso’: Hannah Waddingham Had ‘Anxiety’ Over Rebecca’s Future Before Filming Season 2

What's in store for Rebecca Welton on 'Ted Lasso'? Hannah Waddingham, the actor who plays the new owner of AFC Richmond, admitted to having "anxiety" about her character's future ahead of season 2.

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‘Ted Lasso’: Bill Lawrence Says It Is Up to Jason Sudeikis If the Show Goes Beyond Season 3

'Ted Lasso' is slated for three seasons but co-creator and EP Bill Lawrence says there's a chance it could continue as long as star Jason Sudeikis is "having a fun time."

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Were ‘Hoping for an Apology’ From the Royal Family After Oprah Interview, Royal Author Says

Royal author Tom Quinn says Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were "hoping for an apology" from the royal family following their bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021. "They were hoping they would phone and say, ‘We're sorry we push you too far, we should have sat you down and spoke about your mental health issue.’”

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten’s Fish and Chips Is an Easy Summer Meal

Ina Garten's recipe for Parker's Fish and Chips is all about simplifying the process. The Barefoot Contessa uses a simple batter and instead of frying potatoes she bakes them in the oven.

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‘Ted Lasso’: The Cast and Crew Are Just as ’Tickled, Surprised, as Anybody’ That the Show Is Such a Hit, Confirms EP Bill Lawrence

'Ted Lasso' co-creator Bill Lawrence says the cast and crew is "surprised" the Apple series is a hit. "If anybody from the show claims that we know what we were doing, or if we immediately knew that this was going to immediately grab hold and work, we didn't."

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‘Ted Lasso: Hannah Waddingham Wants Rebecca to Get ‘More Colorful’ and ‘Reach Deeper Depths’ in Seasons 2 and 3

What's in store for Rebecca Welton on 'Ted Lasso'? Hannah Waddingham wants her character to get "more colorful and reach deeper depths" with help from the comedy series' writers.

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‘Ted Lasso’ Biscuits Don’t Actually Taste Good, According to Hannah Waddingham: ‘You Have No Idea How Bland They Are’

Rebecca Welton loves Ted Lasso's biscuits for "biscuits with the boss" but actor Hannah Waddingham says they're actually incredibly "bland."

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Matt Damon Gave ‘Stillwater’ Co-Star Abigail Breslin a Driving Lesson on Set

Abigail Breslin had just gotten her license when she had a driving scene in 'Stillwater'. Her co-star, Matt Damon, gave her some pointers and taught her how to make a U-turn.

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Giada De Laurentiis’ ‘Most Important’ Piece of Advice for Summer Entertaining

Giada De Laurentiis says the "most important thing" when it comes to fail-proof summer entertaining is that no one should "try to do everything on their own." She suggests assembling "as much as you can" and heading outside.

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‘Girl Meets Farm’: Molly Yeh’s ‘Secret’ to Adding ‘a Lot of Flavor’ to Macaroni Salad

Molly Yeh's Macaroni Salad gets an added boost of flavor courtesy of a grated onion. The 'Girl Meets Farm' host grates an onion over the salad before tossing it all together.

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Princess Diana’s Former Body Guard Says ‘the Beginning of the End’ for Her and Prince Charles Was Confronting Camilla Parker Bowles

The moment in 1989 when Princess Diana confronted Camilla Parker Bowles about her relationship with Prince Charles marked the "beginning of the end" for Princess Diana's marriage, according to her former bodyguard Ken Wharfe.

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‘Ted Lasso’: Playing Rebecca Brought Hannah Waddingham ‘Catharis’ After a Real-Life ‘Abusive Relationship’

Hannah Waddingham had a moment of "catharsis" filming the 'Ted Lasso' scene at the gala with Anthony Head and Jason Sudeikis.

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Barefoot Contessa: The Zucchini Dish Ina Garten Calls the ‘Simplest No-Cook Side’ to ‘Make in the Summer’

Ina Garten referred to her recipe for Fresh Zucchini with Lemon and Mint as the "simplest no-cook side dish to make in the summer." There's no cooking involved and minimal ingredients.

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The Barefoot Contessa Dessert That’s ‘Crazy Easy to Make’, According to Ina Garten

Ina Garten's English Lemon Posset is, according to the Barefoot Contessa, "crazy easy to make." Featured in her 2020 cookbook, 'Modern Comfort Food', it's an elevated take on pudding that can be made ahead.

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The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond’s Crisp in a Pinch Is an Easy 16-Minute Dessert

The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond deconstructs a classic crisp for her Crisp in a Pinch recipe. She makes each component of the dish on the stovetop and it's ready in 16 minutes.

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Ina Garten Says ‘No One Can Stop Eating’ Her Version of Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding

In her latest cookbook, 2020's 'Modern Comfort Food', Ina Garten made Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding the Barefoot Contessa way. She claims her version, which includes alcohol and ginger cookies, is almost impossible to "stop eating," it's that good.

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Giada De Laurentiis Once Said She’d Ask Ina Garten to Make Her ‘Last Meal’

When asked who at the Food Network she'd have prepare her last meal Giada De Laurentiis said Ina Garten. On the menu? A Barefoot Contessa chocolate cake.

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Giada De Laurentiis’ ‘Favorite Summer Recipe’ Is Her 18-Minute Lemon Spaghetti

Giada De Laurentiis' favorite summer recipe is her Lemon Spaghetti. Ready in 18 minutes, the Food Network star lightens up the spaghetti with lots of lemon and fresh herbs.