In a late-night conversation that effortlessly blends nostalgia with genuine surprise, Ted Danson looks back on the fun (and the chaos) of shooting Cheers, while also recounting a moment on the set of A Man on the Inside that got uncomfortably close to disaster.
Danson’s reflections on Cheers aren’t just a victory lap—he frames the show’s longevity as something built day-by-day: cast chemistry, rhythm, repetition, and the kind of workplace trust you can’t fake. It’s a reminder that iconic television isn’t made from “big moments,” but from consistent craft.
Then the tone shifts. The near-accident story lands because Danson doesn’t dramatize it—he contextualizes it. Sets are controlled environments until they’re not, and even seasoned performers can find themselves one step away from real consequence. The contrast between the lightness of sitcom memory and the seriousness of production risk is what makes the segment click.
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