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Ted Danson Almost Quit TV After Show Cancelled
30 Apr
Summary
- Ted Danson considered leaving TV after a show's cancellation.
- He felt he was no longer funny and amusing himself.
- The series 'Damages' reignited his passion for acting.
Ted Danson, a familiar face on television for decades, revealed he almost left the small screen permanently. This near departure followed the cancellation of his show "Help Me Help You" in 2007. Danson expressed feelings of no longer being funny and not amusing himself, considering a departure from half-hour comedies.
His perspective shifted significantly with the FX legal thriller "Damages." Danson described the experience as brilliant, with dynamic writing that kept him engaged. This role spurred him to hire an acting coach for the first time, helping him to tap into a new depth of performance.
The acting coach's guidance helped Danson find an irreverence that was crucial for his character, Arthur Frobisher. This approach proved freeing and rekindled his love for acting, preventing his exit from television and allowing him to continue his prolific career.
