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Ted Danson's Curb Mishap: Marriage Plotline Angers Actor
20 Oct
Summary
- Ted Danson was upset by a Curb Your Enthusiasm plotline.
- The storyline involved his character dating Larry David's ex-wife.
- Danson's real-life marriage caused confusion for fans.
Actor Ted Danson remains displeased with a specific plotline from "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as detailed in the book "Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David." The storyline involved Danson's on-screen character dating Cheryl, Larry David's fictional ex-wife. This creative choice caused considerable consternation for Danson.
The writers developed the plot, intending for Cheryl to date someone who would deeply bother Larry. They settled on Ted Danson, whose existing friendship with Larry David provided the perfect dynamic for maximum irritation. This necessitated the fictional divorce of TV Ted Danson from his TV wife, Mary Steenburgen.
This fictional marital strife led to real-world confusion for Danson and Steenburgen. Similar to an earlier incident where Steenburgen's mother was questioned about her role, Danson anticipated significant "headache" from the public. The internet buzzed with questions about his actual marriage, impacting even their close friends.
Danson, married to Steenburgen since 1995, found the television depiction of their divorce particularly upsetting. While he understood the narrative function, he admitted to being "highly upset and angry." He even suggested that, years later, he had not fully forgiven Larry David for the storyline's personal impact.
