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Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson Reflect on 30-Year Rift from 'Cheers'

The former co-stars reconciled after decades of estrangement, attributing their falling out to personal struggles and miscommunication.

Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, and Ted Danson speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Kelsey Grammar, famous for his role as Frasier photographed June 9, 2005 in the Lucy Bungalow, his office on the Paramount Studios lot, Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson, stars of the iconic sitcom 'Cheers,' did not speak for 30 years due to a minor disagreement during production.
  • Grammer revealed the rift stemmed from his struggles with self-doubt and alcohol use, which led Danson to confront him about his professionalism on set.
  • Danson publicly apologized to Grammer on a podcast in October 2024, expressing regret over missing out on decades of friendship.
  • Grammer clarified that the feud was not the result of a major argument but rather a miscommunication that grew over time.
  • The two actors have since reconciled and expressed interest in collaborating on potential future projects related to their shared history.