Ted Danson Thought ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ “Absolutely Sucked” Before Guest Role
DeadlineStory by Glenn Garner
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TV icon Ted Danson dishes on his surprising first impression of the Larry David comedy that went on to become an HBO juggernaut.
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- Before agreeing to a guest role on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', Danson admitted he thought the show 'absolutely sucked' - a candid assessment he kept private for over 25 years.
- Danson's change of heart came after witnessing the improv magic between David and the cast, realizing the show's genius in its ability to find humor in the mundane.
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Ted Danson, Larry David, HBO, Curb Your Enthusiasm