Larry David’s long-running comedy Limit your enthusiasm ended earlier this year after 12 seasons of stellar performances and delighted audiences. And, even though the series is coming to an end, it has encouraged some cast members to further pursue their passion, including 76-year-old comedian and actor Ted Danson.

Danson made recurring appearances on the series throughout its long run as a fictionalized version of himself. And the actor revealed how the series reignited his passion for comedy, something he felt like he was losing at the time.

Limit your enthusiasm Rekindled Ted Danson’s passion for comedy

Throughout his long career spanning several decades, Ted Danson has starred in several TV shows and films. However, it was his work in comedies that gained him wide recognition.

Best known for his role as Sam Malone on the hit sitcom Cheersa performance that earned him two Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe, Danson continued his journey with other comedy shows and films such as Becker And Three men and a baby.

However, despite his start in comedy, Danson admitted in an interview with Parade that there came a time when he felt his comedic spark had faded. The actor shared that slowly, he reached a point where he no longer felt funny.

However, his view changed when Larry David reached out to him to appear on his show, Limit your enthusiasm. “It revitalized my desire to be funny because it was so simple” he shared before adding, “You just come in and play.”

The actor further expressed his gratitude towards David, saying: “And so I owe Larry David a lot and I love him even though he’s annoying.” Since then, Danson has continued to embrace his love for comedy, star in shows like The right place And Mr Mayor, with his most recent comedy show on Netflix, A man inside.

Ted Danson returns to comedy with Netflix A man inside

After rekindling his passion for comedy, Ted Danson returns to comedy with new Netflix series, A man inside. Reflecting on the series, the actor shared that it gave him the opportunity to work on a “a drama with a little humor” a combination he always appreciated. In a conversation with Weekly Entertainmenthe said,

I love comedy that explores the human condition, and the human condition is full of laughter and tears. And so to be able to play that (in A Man on the Inside) and it allowed me to explore all of that with these incredible actors, it was just a joy.

Danson also highlighted one of the show’s key themes, aging, which he said is often overlooked in movies and TV shows.

All of a sudden we think there’s an age limit or something, a lifespan to be creative, productive and giving in life. And it’s not, it shouldn’t be, and it’s up to people my age to continue.

He further discussed the importance of continuing to strive for creativity and productivity, regardless of age, emphasizing: “It’s also a good message for younger people, for your children, that your creativity, your productivity and your contribution to the world has no shelf life.”

Created by Michael Schur, with whom Danson previously worked on The right place, those of Netflix A man inside follows Danson as Charles, a retired widower, who embarks on a new adventure in life when a private detective hires him to infiltrate a San Francisco nursing home.

A man inside is available to watch on Netflix.