Ted Danson's Initial Doubts About 'Curb' Turned Into a Life-Changing Role
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Ted Danson initially thought "Curb Your Enthusiasm" was terrible and offered to play himself out of pity for Larry David. Despite his initial skepticism, Danson's role on the show became a fan favorite and significantly impacted his career, reigniting his passion for comedy. Danson recounted his surprise at discovering his character was disliked by David's character, highlighting the unscripted nature of the show.
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