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New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kelsey Grammer shocked by ‘Cheers' co-star George Wendt's death: ‘Bit of a surprise'
Kelsey Grammer is reflecting on his longtime pal George Wendt. The actor, 70, starred alongside the actor, who died at age 76 on Tuesday, on the NBC sitcom 'Cheers' for eight seasons from 1984 to 1993. Now, Grammer is speaking out following Wendt's passing, revealing that 'it was a bit of a surprise.' 7 'Cheers' – Season 7 cast. NBC via Getty Images 'George was a lovely guy,' he continued on SiriusXM's 'Gayle King In The House.' 'He was, I mean, it's still odd to speak of him in a past tense right now, but I mean, it was just yesterday morning we found out.' Grammer, who played Frasier Crane on 'Cheers' and the spinoff 'Frasier,' recounted where he was when news of Wendt's death broke. 'I was just sitting, writing something at the moment [and] I got a call,' he explained. 'But I spoke to his family yesterday and just told him how much I liked him and, you know, choked up a little bit. But George was hysterical. I mean, for 11 years, America waited for him to walk into a bar every Thursday night and say something funny.' And that he did, starring as Norm Peterson on the 11-season series, alongside Grammer, Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger and more. 7 Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane and George Wendt as Norm Peterson on'Cheers.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'And they just knew he wouldn't disappoint,' gushed Grammer. 'He was extraordinary. He sort of just loped across that floor and sit down at that stool and order that beer and say something that set the world on fire. He was an extraordinary guy.' Wendt's family rep confirmed he passed on Tuesday, telling The Post that he 'died peacefully in his sleep while at home.' 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,' the statement read. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' 7 Kelsey Grammer and George Wendt on'Cheers.' NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Hours after Wendt's death was confirmed, Danson, 77 — who portrayed bar owner Sam Malone, shared a heartfelt message. 'I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' a rep for the 'Man on the Inside' actor, 77, told The Post. 'I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.' Rhea Perlman, who played cocktail waitress Carla Tortelli on the series, also shared her own sentiments. 7 Woody Harrelson, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and George Wendt on 'Cheers.' 'George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him,' the actress, 77, told The Post. 'As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say.' During Wendt's time on the series, he earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm. Last August, the men of the sitcom reunited on Danson and fellow 'Cheers' co-star Woody Harrelson's podcast, 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name.' 7 'Cheers' John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin, Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli, George Wendt as Norm Peterson, Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd, Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane, Kirsty Alley as Rebecca Howe, Ted Danson as Sam Malone. NBCUniversal via Getty Images While on the episode, Wendt detailed how he landed his famous role. 'My agent called and said, 'You know, honey, they want you to do this 'Cheers,'' said the actor. 'Now you're not available,' because I had this other show ['Making the Grade'] at Paramount for CBS. Then they go, 'But they want you to come in anyway, and it's really small, though.' I go, 'Oh, okay.'' Wendt explained, 'I read it and then they decided they were going to try to make it work out where I could do both shows, and then the other show got canceled.' 7 Nick at Nite 2001 Upfront Presentation. Getty Images 7 Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt at the 2024 Emmys. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Last year, the cast — including Wendt, Danson, Perlman, Grammer and Ratzenberger, 78 — came together as part of a special tribute at the 2024 Emmys. 'This feels nice to be here in front of you,' Danson said onstage, before Ratzenberger noted it was a 'long-overdue class reunion.' Grammer chimed in: 'Being together brings back some great memories of a show we're all very proud of.'
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ted Danson breaks silence on ‘Cheers' co-star George Wendt's death
Ted Danson is raising a glass to the one and only George Wendt. Hours after news of Wendt's death at age 76 broke, the 'Man on the Inside' star, 77, shared a heartfelt sentiment for his fallen co-star. 'I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' a rep for Danson shared with The Post. 'I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.' Advertisement Wendt's family rep confirmed he passed on Tuesday, telling The Post he 'died peacefully in his sleep while at home.' 5 Ted Danson and George Wendt in 1998. FilmMagic, Inc 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,' the statement read. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' Advertisement Danson and Wendt starred in 'Cheers' together for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993, with Danson portraying Sam Malone, and Wendt starring as Norman Peterson. During their time on the series, Wendt garnered six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm, while Danson earned 11 and won two. The 'Cheers' nostalgia was at an all-time high in recent years, as the cast reunited at the Emmys in January 2024. 5 NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 5 FilmMagic, Inc Wendt, Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman and John Ratzenberger reunited as part of a special tribute at the awards ceremony honoring the most beloved shows in television history. The cast appeared at a replica of the iconic Boston bar, with host Anthony Anderson calling the NBC sitcom 'one of the greatest television shows of all time.' 'This feels nice to be here in front of you,' Danson said, before Ratzenberger, 78, remarked that the event was a 'long overdue class reunion.' Advertisement 5 ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 5 ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Grammer, 70, noted, 'Being together brings back some great memories of a show we're all very proud of.' Absent from the festivities was Woody Harrelson, who starred in the show's fourth season as bartender Woody Boyd. 'Woody Harrelson couldn't make 'Cheers' because he's in a play,' Jesse Collins, an executive producer for the Emmys, told the Hollywood Reporter at the time. Added Collins, 'So there were a few people where there were just logistical challenges. But we were lucky to get so many people who were willing to participate.' In April, Danson got candid on some behind-the-scenes drama of the show, setting the record straight on a 30-year-long rift he had with Grammer. Advertisement While talking to the 'Frasier' actor on his and Harrelson's, 63, 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' podcast last October, Danson told Grammer: '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.'
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans go wild as iconic Hollywood couple seen filming for first time on new season of hit show
Netflix fans went wild this week after spotting one of Hollywood's most beloved real-life couples filming together for the upcoming second season of Man on the Inside. The streaming giant recently confirmed that Mary Steenburgen will be joining her husband of 30 years Ted Danson on the hit comedy series. Danson stars as Charles, a widowed retiree who gets a 'new lease on life' when he secretly teams up with a private investigator to solve a case inside a senior living community. According to Netflix, Steenburgen will play 'a former musician who factors heavily into the case Charles is trying to solve.' The show has been a fan favorite since its November debut, earning Danson Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for his performance as the charming amateur sleuth. Now, fans are buzzing over the iconic couple's onscreen reunion, after the two were spotted filming in Los Angeles on Wednesday — walking side by side and appearing in high spirits while shooting scenes outdoors. The streaming giant recently confirmed that Mary Steenburgen will be joining her husband of 30 years Ted Danson on the hit comedy series And social media quickly lit up as news of their onscreen reunion spread. 'That sounds like a fascinating storyline! Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson together again should be wonderful,' one fan gushed. Another simply celebrated the show's return, writing, 'Season 2 yasssssss.' A third chimed in, 'I've always appreciated her, but I especially love her in Stepbrothers.' Danson and Steenburgen's love story dates back to 1983, when they met during his audition to play her husband in Cross Creek. While they remained friends for a decade, sparks finally flew in 1993 while filming Pontiac Moon. They tied the knot two years later. This isn't their first time sharing the screen — they've previously appeared together in Curb Your Enthusiasm, It Must Be Love, Gulliver's Travels, and more. And social media quickly lit up as news of their onscreen reunion spread Steenburgen is an acclaimed actress in her own right, having won both the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for Melvin and Howard. She also earned Golden Globe nods for Going South and Ragtime, and has starred in a string of hit films including Time After Time, Philadelphia, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and Nightmare Alley. On TV, she's had memorable roles in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Grace and Frankie, and On Becoming a God in Central Florida. Danson rose to fame as the charming bartender Sam Malone on the iconic sitcom Cheers, a role that earned him two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. He's since starred in acclaimed series like Becker, CSI, The Good Place, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, solidifying his reputation as one of television's most versatile leading men.
