'Married... with Children' star Ted McGinley reveals he gets penny residual checks from his hit TV shows
Ted McGinley, known for his role in 'Married... with Children', revealed that he receives residual checks worth only a penny from his past TV shows. He mentioned that these checks have been decreasing in value over the years, and he currently has about $2 worth of uncashed checks. McGinley is not alone in this experience, as other celebrities have also shared similar stories about their minimal residual earnings.
- ▪Ted McGinley receives residual checks worth only a penny from his TV shows.
- ▪He has about $2 worth of uncashed checks that he finds difficult to throw away.
- ▪Other celebrities, like Jodie Sweetin, have reported receiving similarly low residual checks.
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Entertainment 'Married... with Children' star Ted McGinley reveals he gets penny residual checks from his hit TV shows The actor admitted the checks get smaller each year and he likely has about $2 worth sitting uncashed By Christina Dugan Ramirez Fox News Published May 31, 2026 4:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘Married… with Children’ star Ted McGinley on one of his 'largest faults in life' "Married… with Children" star Ted McGinley opened up about one of his "largest faults in life" as he shared whether he has kept in touch with his former co-stars. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ted McGinley is the latest celebrity to reveal the shocking amount he still receives from residual checks.
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