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How Ted Danson Has Thrived by Finding 'the Laugh in the Sadness'
VarietyStory by Rosemary Rossi
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Ted Danson's legendary TV career spans five decades, as the 'Cheers' star continues finding the humor in life's darker moments
beat sheet
- At 77, Danson is still headlining hit shows like 'The Good Place' and 'Mr. Mayor', proving he's a master at mining laughs from life's challenges
- Danson credits his longevity to his ability to 'find the laugh in the sadness', a skill he developed early on to cope with his father's death during his teenage years
call sheet
Ted Danson, Cheers, The Good Place, Mr. Mayor