Seth MacFarlane Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Seth MacFarlane, the prolific creator of film and TV comedies who is currently in Emmy contention for his Peacock series Ted, will be presented with the Newport Beach TV Fest's Maverick Award on Sunday, June 7, the fest announced Tuesday. The festivities will kick off at 6 p.m.