This week we’re revisiting the time George Wendt dropped in on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson to talk his casting as Norm Peterson on “Cheers,” on-set hijinks, their infamous boat ride, and more.   
 

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Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are finally joined by their “papa,” Cheers co-creator and legendary director James Burrows! They’re talking about Jimmy’s theater beginnings, how he taught Ted how to play Sam Malone with swagger, what Woody joining Cheers did for the show, Jimmy's approach to directing comedy, and more. 

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Ted Danson doesn’t mind getting a little dark with actor, comedian, and podcasting pioneer Marc Maron. Marc talks to Ted about the passing of his romantic partner, filmmaker Lynn Shelton and how he processed that loss on stage, including in his HBO special “From Bleak to Dark.” They also discuss why Marc would never run for office, losing loved ones, and Marc’s acting roles from “Maron” to films like “To Leslie.” 

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Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen love Ed Begley Jr. and his beautiful mind! The actor, author, and environmentalist talks with Ted and Mary about his Forrest Gump-like life that has included near-death experiences, addiction and failure, encounters with Charles Manson and Cesar Chavez, and many more stories from his memoir, “To the Temple of Tranquility…And Step On It!”

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Ted Danson has a ton of respect for stand-up comic and activist W. Kamau Bell and the choices he’s made in life. The “United Shades of America” host talks to Ted about his path to melding comedy and activism, dealing with those his disagrees with, discerning how best to use his voice, staying joyful in the face of the world’s sadness, working with educators, and more.

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Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are joining forces once again, and this time they’re with their dear friend Will Forte! Will talks about Mary’s challenge to him while working on “The Last Man on Earth,” the importance of creative control, going from SNL to his dramatic turn in “Nebraska,” meeting his partner later in life, and more.

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Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are paying homage to the co-creators of Cheers, Glen and Les Charles! The Charles brothers talk with Ted and Woody about how they went from working on shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi to creating Cheers, how they cast the series regulars, and what Shelley Long’s departure meant for the show. Bonus: Ted asks the brothers to confirm that he in fact vouched for Woody. 

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Ted Danson is chuffed to sit down with his new pal Billy Eichner. Billy talks to Ted about how his parents let him have a gay-coded bar mitzvah, getting fan mail for his film “Bros,” how being Billy on the Street didn’t come naturally to him, being mentored by Joan Rivers, why working hard is overrated, and more. Billy also shares about a 1989 film starring Ted that meant a lot to his family. 

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Woody Harrelson introduces Ted Danson to his good pal, world-renowned magician David Blaine. Ted asks David how he caught the magic bug and about the stunts that have given him the most trouble. David discusses his influences, the relationship between acting and magic, and how fatherhood has changed his outlook. Bonus: David calls out Woody’s motorcycle riding skills. 

Watch a video about how David Blaine spent 7 days underwater, narrated by Woody.

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Phil Rosenthal is checking in on the state of his friendship with Ted Danson after a hot and heavy start! The “Everybody Loves Raymond” creator discusses how his late parents influenced him, the time he met a young Ray Romano, and why he doesn’t consider “Somebody Feed Phil” a food show. Bonus: Phil offers some tips on traveling and eating well.

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