“He Couldn’t Get Out”: Ted Danson Was Unhappy On Cheers By The End, Guest Star Recalls

Emma Thompson, who memorably guest-starred on Cheers as Nanette Guzman, recalls the unhappiness of lead actor Ted Danson. Danson, a two-time Emmy winner, with multiple other nominations under his best, is an icon of television. He’s had memorable performances in sitcoms, and dramas, and has even briefly led the CSI franchise. In a distinguished career, he’s just about done it all. But his breakout role as Sam Malone in the NBC comedy Cheers remains his most enduring. But he didn’t always have such an easy relationship with the show.