‘Married With Children’ star Ted McGinley reveals his shockingly low TV residuals
Ted McGinley, known for his role in 'Married With Children', has revealed that he receives residual checks for as little as one penny. Despite the low amounts, he continues to receive these checks from his extensive career in television. McGinley is currently starring in the Apple+ series 'Shrinking' alongside Harrison Ford, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity.
- ▪Ted McGinley has a collection of residual checks, many of which are for one penny.
- ▪He has worked on popular shows like 'Happy Days' and 'The Love Boat'.
- ▪McGinley is currently co-starring in the series 'Shrinking' with Harrison Ford.
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TV exclusive ‘Married With Children’ star Ted McGinley reveals his shockingly low TV residuals By Nicki Gostin Published May 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Ted McGinley says he has a “whole stack” of residual checks, each made out for the grand total of one penny. The actor, 67, whose career spans decades, earned puny checks for his roles in a slew of shows like “Happy Days,” “The Love Boat,” and, most notably, as Jefferson D’Arcy on seven seasons of “Married with Children.” McGinley explained in a recent interview with Page Six that residuals “step down, eventually, it doesn’t become that much.” 7 Ted McGinley told Page Six that he has a stack of checks at his home. Page Six 7 However, many of the checks are for one penny.
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