Controversy
For years the mystery of Ted L. Nancy’s true identity sparked controversy as it was "widely rumored" that Nancy was an alter ego of the comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Seinfeld, who endorses few products, writes introductions for the books.
Roger Friedman of Fox News suggested in 2002 that Barry Marder — a longtime Jerry Seinfeld collaborator and friend, and the executive producer of the ABC pilot based on the letters (which never made it to the air) — is the real source.
His assumption proved true on September 23, 2010 when Seinfeld introduced Marder as the writer "Ted L. Nancy" on Larry King Live on CNN.
Seinfeld also appeared with Marder on “The Today Show With Matt Lauer” as the author of the books.
Though comedian Bruce Baum has claimed some connection to the books, most notably the first three books, it appears Marder controls and owns the Ted L. Nancy properties. And it appears Marder has written at least four additional Ted L. Nancy books and produced numerous television pilots with this pseudonym.
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