The room was overflowing with emotion, gratitude and appreciation Friday night as the Golden Globe Awards’ inaugural Golden Gala paid tribute to two singular and beloved stars, Ted Danson and Viola Davis . Danson took the audience at the Beverly Hilton through his journey as an actor as he accepted the Carol Burnett Award for his contributions to television over his long career. It all started when he was given the chance to bring the indelible character of Sam Malone to life on the NBC sitcom “Cheers,” which ran 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993.
The creators and executive producers of that series, brothers Glen Charles and Les Charles, were in the audience. “Everything I have in life acting-wise comes from you all,” Danson said to the Charles brothers. “I can’t thank you enough.
You’re brilliant.” The kudo was presented by his wife of more than 30 years, actor Mary Steenburgen, who was there with many members of their extended family. And she didn’t hold back.
Steenburgen noted that she fell for Danson after seeing him in commercials in the early 1980s. When “Cheers” arrived in 1982, she fell even harder for him. She figured that Danson would be a slick Hollywood type when they finally got the chance to meet.
“How wrong I was,” she said. “Slick guys don’t say ‘gosh-a-rooney’ after making love,” she said, adding quickly “I’d like to apologize to my granddaughters now.” Steenburgen also cited Danson’s deep commitment to environmental c.
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