Danson, Ted, 1947-

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September 17, 2009

41:34

Ted Danson, On Life (And 'Death') After 'Cheers'

The TV star has been captivating audiences for over 20 years — ever since he ran a little bar called Cheers on the famous TV sitcom of the same name. This fall, the actor stars as an aging hotshot in need of a little spice in the new HBO series Bored to Death.

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Ted Danson

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September 23, 2011

07:40

Some Familiar Faces Return To Fall TV Lineup

Ted Danson and James Spader join the casts of CSI and The Office this season — and Simon Cowell returns to TV with an Americanized version of his British hit The X-Factor. Critic David Bianculli says the three TV vets each bring something else to their roles: a likability factor.

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Ted Danson, On Life (And 'Death') After 'Cheers'

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