Fremulon

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Fremulon
Company type Private
Industry Television production
FoundedApril 2008;15 years ago (2008-04) in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Founder Michael Schur
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
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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

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

In March 2019, Fremulon renewed its overall deal at Universal Television. [2]

Filmography

Current

YearTitleNotes
2021–present Hacks with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, 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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  2. Otterson, Joe (March 6, 2019). "Mike Schur Renews Overall Deal at Universal Television". Variety . Retrieved January 3, 2022.