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Netflix has confirmed that the comedy series 'A Man on the Inside' will conclude with its third season. The final installment is currently in production in San Francisco and features a new storyline involving a society matriarch, along with eight new guest stars including Nick Offerman and Bernadette Peters.
Netflix has confirmed that the Ted Danson-led comedy 'A Man on the Inside' will end with its third season. Production has begun in San Francisco, featuring a new case involving a society matriarch and eight new guest stars, including Nick Offerman and Bernadette Peters. The decision follows a significant drop in viewership and critical reception for the second season.
Netflix has announced that the comedy series 'A Man on the Inside' will end with its third season. The final season is currently in production in San Francisco and features eight new guest stars, including Bernadette Peters and Nick Offerman. Creator Michael Schur described the conclusion as a final chapter for the character, while the show's returnees include Mary Steenburgen and Stephanie Beatriz.
Tom Selleck has accepted his first acting role since the cancellation of 'Blue Bloods,' joining the guest cast of an untitled Apple TV+ comedy starring Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson. The series, created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, follows a recently divorced woman navigating her father’s retirement community. While details of Selleck’s specific character remain under wraps, the move marks a significant return to screen for the 81-year-old actor following his 14-season run on CBS. The project is produced by 20th Television and Banks’ Brownstone Productions, with Jonathan Krisel directing the pilot. This development follows recent public comments by Selleck regarding the frustration of 'Blue Bloods' cancellation and the cast's previous salary cuts to keep the show running.
Tom Selleck is set to guest-star in an untitled Apple TV comedy led by Elizabeth Banks, marking his first acting role since 'Blue Bloods' ended. The series, created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, follows a recently divorced woman navigating her father's retirement community romance. Simultaneously, Sam Waterston joins NBC's 'Line of Fire' as a former president, while HBO promotes three actors to series-regular status in 'Rooster' Season 2.
In a recent episode of his Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, Ted Danson discusses the end of Cheers in 1993, saying he’d “f—ked up” his life and didn’t realize the show was over. He describes barely knowing himself at the time, taking a kind of postgrad growth experience with a mentor, and deciding to leave Cheers to pursue other roles in order to stop lying and become emotionally mature. The interview places his later career in context, noting his continued work in TV and film after Cheers.
Ted Danson reveals on his podcast that his personal turmoil in the final year of Cheers overshadowed the show’s ending, saying he wanted to stop lying and become emotionally mature. He explains he left Cheers in 1993 to explore other roles after feeling he had to change his life, and notes mentorship and therapy helped him. The interview references his post-Ch UCS career and current work on Netflix’s Man on the Inside.
Ted Danson recalls being grilled by then-President Bill Clinton during an early meeting with his girlfriend (now wife) Mary Steenburgen, with Clinton surrounded by three Secret Service agents and asking about his intentions. The anecdote, shared during History Talks, highlights the Clintons’ long friendship with Steenburgen and Danson, including Steenburgen’s Arkansas connection and Clinton later walking her down the aisle at their wedding.
Ted Danson recalled at History Talks that Bill Clinton, watched by his Secret Service detail, asked about Danson’s intentions on an early date with Mary Steenburgen. When Danson asked if that question was fair, Clinton replied that it wasn’t, but it proved effective, and he added that Steenburgen became the best thing that happened to her. The exchange, and Clinton family life anecdotes, were part of a broader panel on the Clintons’ early White House years and themes of bipartisanship and family over politics.
Drew Carey revealed on Ted Danson’s podcast that he initially ignored heart-attack symptoms while jogging, even stopping for dinner with his then-girlfriend before finally calling for help; he was treated with a stent at the hospital and subsequently returned to work on The Drew Carey Show.
Ted Danson initially joined 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as a favor to his friend Larry David, despite not being a fan of the show's pilot. This decision unexpectedly revitalized his passion for comedy and led to a significant role on the series, where he played a fictionalized version of himself. Danson's involvement in the show, which he initially thought "sucked," ended up being a pivotal and life-changing experience, as he appeared in nearly every season and became a key character in the series' narrative.
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.
Ted Danson will receive the Carol Burnett Award at the 2025 Golden Globes, recognizing his significant contributions to television. The award, established in 2019, honors individuals with outstanding achievements in the TV industry. Danson, a 13-time Golden Globe nominee and three-time winner, will be celebrated alongside Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient Viola Davis at a special gala on January 3, 2025. The Golden Globes ceremony will be hosted by Nikki Glaser and broadcast live on January 5.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, who are approaching their 30th wedding anniversary, enjoy early morning 'date early bird specials' at 4:30 am, where they share coffee and play games like Wordle. Despite busy schedules and different time zones, they prioritize these moments, cherishing their late-in-life relationship. Danson credits his emotional maturity and their shared life experiences for the success of their marriage.
Ted Danson and Mike Schur discuss their new Netflix series "A Man on the Inside," inspired by the documentary "The Mole Agent." The show, featuring a cast largely over 70, follows Danson's character, Charles, as he goes undercover in a retirement home to solve a mystery, while also exploring personal relationships, particularly with his daughter. Schur emphasizes the show's focus on emotional storytelling over the mystery itself. The series has been well-received, and there are discussions about potential future seasons.