Overview

• Ted Danson admitted on the 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' podcast that he initially felt competitive with Woody Harrelson when the younger actor joined 'Cheers' in Season 4.
• Harrelson's youthful energy and athleticism revitalized the show and cast, earning praise from co-creator and director James Burrows as a 'godsend.'
• Danson turned his inability to match Harrelson's physical feats, like jumping over the bar, into comedic bits that became iconic elements of the show.
• The addition of Harrelson helped keep the cast engaged and entertained during the show's fourth season, fostering camaraderie and creativity.
• Both Danson and Harrelson emphasized their enduring friendship and reflected on the idyllic experience of working on 'Cheers.'