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Woody Harrelson

Team Coco & Ted Danson

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are total opposites with an unbreakable bond since meeting on the hit sitcom “Cheers.” But after that show wrapped, life took them in different directions. This podcast is a chance to reconnect, both with each other and the amazing friends they’ve each met over the decades—that is, when Ted can get a hold of Woody! Join them as they dig beyond the career highlights and into the stuff of life that makes us who we are. Like the title says, this is a place to be known.

Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)

The incomparable JB Smoove graces the podcast! Ted Danson is talking to his “Curb Your Enthusiasm” colleague about dealing with Larry David, the role of fate in JB’s comedy career, encounters with legends like Sidney Poitier and Don Rickles, and much more.

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JB Smoove

Ted Danson is stoked to sit down with one of his favorite comedians, Paul Reiser! Paul talks to Ted about his daring first attempt at standup, being cast in classic movies like Diner and Beverly Hills Cop, writing the Mad About You theme song, the time he worked with Yoko Ono, and more. 

Paul’s first standup special in over 30 years, Life, Death & Rice Pudding, is available on demand now.

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Paul Reiser

In this week’s bonus episode, Ted Danson welcomes acclaimed Danish chef René Redzepi! René is the chef and co-owner of the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, renowned for its creative and resourceful use of Nordic ingredients.

Created and narrated by Redzepi, “Omnivore” is an Apple TV+ series that explores the human experience through the lens of the world’s most essential ingredients. All eight episodes are available now. 

 

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BONUS: René Redzepi

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are across the pond with English comedian Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael Whitehall! The pair talk with Ted and Woody about how their father-son dynamic developed, the process of making “Travels with my Father” on Netflix, the time when Michael represented Daniel Day-Lewis, dealing with hecklers, and much more.

 

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Jack and Michael Whitehall

The very likable and grounded Randall Park joins Ted Danson to talk about his action figure, facing rejection early on in his career, almost getting c—kblocked when he met his future wife, how parenthood diminishes your ego, making his directorial debut with “Shortcomings,” and more.

 

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Randall Park

It’s a reunion as John Ratzenberger (aka Cliff Clavin) drops in on his Cheers colleagues Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson! John shares about how he pitched his know-it-all Cheers character, being on crew at the original Woodstock, his perspective on the now legendary hooky boat ride, and various near-death experiences. 

 

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John Ratzenberger

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Vanessa Bayer joins Ted Danson today! The Cleveland native talks with Ted about her time in the nation’s first collegiate all-female musical and sketch comedy troupe Bloomers, her seven seasons on the cast of SNL, overcoming cancer in her teens (including being a Make-A-Wish kid), and more. She also drops a bombshell revelation on Ted, which threatens to upend everything he knew about his life.

Check out Vanessa’s podcast with her brother Jonah Bayer, “How Did We Get Weird?”

This episode was recorded in 2023. Please consider making a donation to World Central Kitchen, which is on the ground in Southern California providing free hot meals to families affected by the wildfires.

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Vanessa Bayer

It’s a double date for the ages as Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen visit Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver at their lovely home! Dick is a personal hero to Ted and Mary, so they’re asking him about his illustrious career from his broadcasting roots to Broadway and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Dick also shares about encounters with Walter Cronkite and Stan Laurel and his experiences working on films like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins. Bonus: Ted and Mary get Dick and Arlene’s respective takes on how their first meeting went down. 
 

This conversation was recorded in 2024. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.

 

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Dick Van Dyke & Arlene Silver

Finally, Ted Danson and Susie Essman can talk without Larry David interrupting! Susie tells Ted about how she found her voice in the male-dominated standup world, her memories of Larry doing standup, the Jerry Stiller roast that helped her get cast on Curb Your Enthusiasm, how she developed Susie Greene’s style, and more. Bonus: Susie asks Ted what he really felt about his Curb character getting divorced.

This conversation was recorded in 2023. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.

 

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Susie Essman

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.

To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.

 

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Phil Rosenthal

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. 

 

To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.

 

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James Burrows

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