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My worst moment: Ted Danson on the actor's nightmare

CHICAGO - Few actors make it look as easy as Ted Danson, whether he is playing Boston's favorite bartender on "Cheers" or an afterlife master of ceremonies on the comedy "The Good Place," now in its second season on NBC. He also occasionally turns up as a version of himself on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," back after a years-long hiatus.

Danson and wife Mary Steenburgen remain happily married, despite a scene in "Curb's" season premiere this month that had his character announcing the couple had split.

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