Cheersstars Ted Danson and Kelsey Grammer look back on their time working on the beloved sitcom and open up about a heated row between them that lingered for almost three decades. The NBC sitcom that focused on a Boston bar and the lives of its staff and regulars ran for eleven seasons from 1982 to 1993.InCheers, Danson portrayed former pitcher-turned-bartender Sam Malone, while Grammer played one-time love rival and psychiatrist/radio host Frasier Crane, with the latter eventually leading his own spin-off series,Frasier.
Grammer reunited with Danson on theWhere Everybody Knows Your Namepodcast and honestly reflected on their time onCheers' set, both the good and the bad. During the conversation, Danson admitted that he recalled a moment where he left Grammer angry with him for an undisclosed reason. While details were kept hidden, the actor admitted he felt the experience had a negative impact on any potential relationship the two could have had, leading to his apology. Their exchange (viaVariety) went:
Ted Danson:I feel like I got stuck a little bit with you during the ‘Cheers’ years. I have a memory of getting angry at you once.
Kelsey Grammer:Yeah, you came and told me that one day.
Danson:It’s stuck in both of our memories. But I feel like I missed out on the last 30 years of Kelsey Grammer and I feel like it’s my bad, my doing, and I almost feel like apologizing to you. No, I don’t feel like — I apologize to you and me that I sat back, you know, and didn’t. And I really do apologize.
Thanking Danson for the belated apology, Grammer affirmed that he still held great respect for his co-star despite their past falling out, adding:
Grammer:My love for you has always been as easy as the day. As easy as the sunrise.
What Danson And Grammer’s Falling-Out Meant For Cheers
WhileDanson and Grammer’sCheerscharactersmay have been at odds over their shared feelings towards Diane (Shelley Long) across a few seasons on the sitcom, it’s still rather surprising to learn things were far colder behind the camera. The series is celebrated for its blend of humor and drama, something that would require the cast to be in their best form and carefully working alongside one another. Plus, the cast had such great chemistry that it’s hard to believe there was tension behind the scenes.
By letting professionalism win, Cheers remained strong, and now the two actors can forge a better future.
As such, with new revelations coming to light about the pair’s true relationship away from set, one can have a newfound respect for both actors. Despite a falling-out that would face no resolution for over a decade, the two were able to be part of an ensemble that delivered some of the best television of its time and led toa beloved spin-off inFrasier. By letting professionalism win,Cheersremained strong, and now the two actors can forge a better future.
Our Take On Danson And Grammer Ending Their Cheers Tension
A Tense On-Set Relationship Was Carefully Navigated
It is clear that Danson and Grammer did not let their relationship get in the way of their work, even after their characters' initial storyline placed them at odds in pursuit of Diane’s affection. The arc would’ve had the pair working alongside one another to bring the story to life, meaning there would’ve been fewer opportunities to be apart and thus forcing them into close proximity. Nevertheless, it is good to see that the pair have come to a resolution. Danson and Grammer have reached a comforting understanding following their experience onCheers, and that bodes well for the future.
Source:Where Everybody Knows Your Name With Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)(viaVariety)
Cheers
Cast
One of the most well-known American sitcoms of the 1980s and 90s, Cheers is primarily set in Boston at the Cheers bar, and features and ensemble cast that includes Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Pearlman, Kelsey Grammer, and George Wendt. Danson’s Sam Malone acts as the bar’s proprietor, and episodes depict the lives of Cheers' staff and patrons during the bar’s operating hours. The series ran for 11 seasons and gave rise to popular spin-off shows such as Frasier.
