Fremulon

Last updated
Fremulon
Company type Private
Industry Television production
FoundedApril 2008;16 years ago (2008-04) in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Founder Michael Schur
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
United States
Key people
Michael Schur (CEO)
OwnerMichael Schur

Fremulon is an American television production company founded by television producer and writer Michael Schur. It is known for producing the series Parks and Recreation , Brooklyn Nine-Nine , Master of None , and The Good Place .

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History

Fremulon's production logo, as seen on Brooklyn Nine-Nine Fremulon.png
Fremulon's production logo, as seen on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

The company was founded in April 2008 by producer and writer Michael Schur.[ citation needed ] The name "Fremulon" comes from the fake insurance company that Schur's pseudonym, Ken Tremendous, worked at when he was writing for the sports blog Fire Joe Morgan. [1] The production logo displayed at the end of Fremulon produced shows is accompanied by the word "Fremulon" spoken by actor Nick Offerman. [2]

In March 2019, Fremulon renewed its overall deal at Universal Television. [3]

Filmography

Current

YearTitleNotes
2021–present Hacks with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television

In production

YearTitleNotes
2024 A Man on the Inside with 3 Arts Entertainment, Micromundo Producciones, Motto Pictures, Universal Television

Former

YearTitleNotes
2009–2015; 2020 Parks and Recreation with Deedle-Dee Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2013–2021 Brooklyn Nine-Nine with Dr. Goor Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2015–2021 Master of None with Alan Yang Pictures, Oh Brudder Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2016–2020 The Good Place with 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2019 Abby's with Waila Inc. Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2019 Sunnyside with Panther Co., 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2021–2022 Rutherford Falls with Pacific Electric Picture Company, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2021 Q-Force with Hazy Mills Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
2023 Primo with Amazon Studios, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television

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References

  1. Goldberg, Lesley (May 11, 2016). "From Tina Fey to Bryan Fuller, 41 Hollywood Producers Explain the Weird, Personal Origins of Their Company Names". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  2. Nick Offerman recording "Fremulon" on YouTube
  3. Otterson, Joe (March 6, 2019). "Mike Schur Renews Overall Deal at Universal Television". Variety . Retrieved January 3, 2022.