Ted Danson Reflects on Initial Skepticism of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
The actor admitted he thought the pilot 'sucked' but later credited the show with reinvigorating his comedic passion.
Overview
- Ted Danson revealed on his podcast that he initially disliked the pilot of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' calling it 'absolutely sucked.'
- Danson and his wife, Mary Steenburgen, joined the show early on, playing fictionalized versions of themselves after offering to help Larry David as a gesture of support.
- Over 12 seasons, Danson appeared in 34 episodes and credited the show with revitalizing his love for comedy.
- The unscripted HBO series, created by Larry David, aired its final season earlier this year after a 24-year run.
- Danson shared humorous anecdotes about his time on set, including discovering his character was meant to be despised by Larry David's character.