Ted Danson Thought CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM "Sucked" So He Offered to Play Himself Because He Felt Sorry for Larry David
GeekTyrantStory by Jessica Fisher
scrn logline
Ted Danson thought Larry David's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' was a train wreck, so he stepped in to save the show by offering to play himself.
beat sheet
- Danson was so embarrassed by the 'Curb' pilot that he reached out to David, offering to guest star as himself to boost the show's chances of survival.
- According to David, Danson's cameo was a game-changer, bringing in new viewers and helping to establish the quirky, irreverent tone that made 'Curb' a hit.
call sheet
Ted Danson, Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm