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Ted Danson Stars in Lovely, Moving “A Man on the Inside” | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

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Ted Danson shines in Mike Schur's heartwarming comedy 'A Man on the Inside,' a delightful mystery exploring the poignant stories of dementia survivors.
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  • Legendary actor Ted Danson delivers a career-best performance as a retiree grieving the loss of his wife to dementia, who goes undercover at an assisted living facility to solve a mystery.
  • The show's ensemble cast, including Schur regulars like Stephanie Beatriz and Marc Evan Jackson, bring warmth and authenticity to the residents of Pacific View, avoiding easy jokes and instead offering a nuanced, compassionate portrayal of the elderly.
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Ted Danson, Mike Schur, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Kerry O'Malley, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, Sally Struthers, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Lori Tan Chinn, Susan Ruttan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Hacks, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, Pacific View, A Man on the Inside, The Mole Agent
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