Mar. 15, 2025
Woody Harrelsonmade a wild first impression onTed Danson.
During a recent appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live, theCheersalum, 76, recalled the first time he met his former costar-turned-friend, 63, on the NBC sitcom.
“He is a whimsical creature,” Danson began of Harrelson. “He’s astounding. He’s such a bundle of contradictions. I think the first day we met him onCheers— we’d been together [filming] for three years — and he came and joined us.
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Ted Danson (left) and William Jackson Harper on ‘The Good Place’.
Ted Dansonis giving fans more insight intoThe Good Place’s behind-the-scenes research.
The Good Placeran for four seasons, from 2016 to 2020, and followed Eleanor (Kristen Bell), Tahani (Jameela Jamil), Jason (Manny Jacinto) and Chidi (William Jackson Harper) as they navigated the afterlife. Though they initially believe they’ve entered “the Good Place,” the quickly realize that their errors in judgement in their human lives have landed them in “the Bad Place.
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Ted Danson.Photo:Amanda Edwards/Getty
Amanda Edwards/Getty
TheGood Placealum, 76, appeared onJimmy Kimmel Live!on Thursday, Nov. 14, and spoke about how he is now a grandfather to four grandkids. Danson is dad to daughters Kate and Alexis, whom he shares with his ex-wife Casey Coates, and is stepdad to wifeMary Steenburgen’skids Lilly and Charlie.
“We have three granddaughters. Magnificent. Our first grandson was born and his name is Sunny. And it’s a great name,” Danson begins.
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Tony Danza on ‘Taxi’ (left); Ted Danson on ‘Cheers’ (right).Photo:Frank Carroll/NBC via Getty; Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Frank Carroll/NBC via Getty; Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Ted Dansonhas a slightly surprising celebrity doppelganger: Tony Danza.
TheCheersstar, 76, revealed on the Thursday, Nov. 21, episode of theJennifer Hudson Showthat he was often mistaken for Danza, 73, in the 1980s.
“We don’t look anything alike,” Danson told Hudson, 43, while using his hands to also show their height difference.
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From left: Ted Danson; Woody Harrelson; George Wendt.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty, Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty, Timothy Hiatt/Getty
Jesse Grant/Getty, Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty, Timothy Hiatt/Getty
Ted Danson’s one and only experience with mushrooms did not exactly go to plan.
John Ratzenburger, who played Cliff Clavin, had just bought a boat so the cast decided to spend the day sailing to Catalina Island, prompting Harrelson, 63, to offer Danson some drugs – and all the while,Kelsey Grammerwas in a bunk sleeping.