Ted Danson joins the cast of CSI .. what

DeToxRox · 07-13-2011, 11:33 AM

Well this is certainly .. odd.

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LOS ANGELES – July 12, 2011 — Multiple Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Ted Danson will join the cast of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, in a series regular role, on the CBS Television Network. His character will debut in the season premiere on Wednesday, September 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Danson will play the new CSI Supervisor for the grave shift after heading the crime lab in Portland. He comes to the team as they are still grappling with the professional and personal fallout from last season’s take-down of serial killer, Nate Haskell.

“You can create a new character on the page, but until the perfect actor comes along and breathes life into it, it’s just words,” said Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn. “We’re very excited Ted Danson came along.”

“From the moment we all started talking about the role, it was clear he couldn’t be more perfect,” said Executive Producer Don McGill. ”Intelligence, wit, warmth, depth of character and emotion, he brings it all. And now he’ll have to bring latex gloves, too.”

Ted Danson will remain a series regular on the critically acclaimed HBO series, “Bored to Death.” He has also recently garnered accolades for his roles on “Damages” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Ted Danson will next be seen starring opposite Drew Barrymore and John Krasinsky in “Everybody Loves Whales” to be released in January 2012. Mr. Danson recently published his first book, Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save them, currently available in book stores.

I don't watch CSI but this struck me as incredibly fucking weird.

wade moore · 07-13-2011, 11:39 AM

Especially weird because if you watch the show, that means either a character change or elimination of yet another original cast member.

Ksyrup · 07-13-2011, 11:40 AM

I haven't watched since before the original guy left, but Danson is replacing that Fishbourne guy.

wade moore · 07-13-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I haven't watched since before the original guy left, but Danson is replacing that Fishbourne guy.

From a cast member perspective that would make sense, but not from a role perspective.

Fishbourne was not the supervisor, Marg Helgenberger was.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-13-2011, 12:06 PM

The thought seems to be that this allows them to reduce her role without eliminating her altogether.

Passacaglia · 07-13-2011, 12:27 PM

I wonder how much he will make.

Comey · 07-13-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I wonder how much he will make.

Well played, sir. Made me laugh out loud at Borders.

wade moore · 07-13-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

The thought seems to be that this allows them to reduce her role without eliminating her altogether.

Sure, I understand all of that.. but it's going to clearly signify a change in her character's specific role... whether that be a promotion, quitting, whatever.

Suicane75 · 07-13-2011, 01:46 PM

I'll be slightly more inclined to watch this. I've always liked Ted Danson, even in shitty shows.

Kodos · 07-13-2011, 01:58 PM

They should re-cast Marg Helgenberger's role with Shelley Long.

fantom1979 · 07-13-2011, 02:10 PM

Or with Kirstie Alley.....

dzilla77 · 07-13-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

From a cast member perspective that would make sense, but not from a role perspective.

Fishbourne was not the supervisor, Marg Helgenberger was.

True, but its already been announced that Fishburne is not coming back this fall.

Radii · 07-13-2011, 09:49 PM

They left a lot of things open at the end of last year I assume for cast reasons. Fishburne and Helgenberger's characters could both easily step down/aside or be demoted after the way the serial killer case ended. Catherine for not doing more to keep Ray away from everything and Ray for obvious reasons to anyone who watches the show.

Ted Danson seems weird though really it feels like the show is just kinda hanging on at this point anyway and won't be around too many more seasons.

Comparing the serial killer in this last season to say the Miniature Killer awhile back, there's just no comparison. I don't think trying to make Fishburne's character into a mostly normal dude with some very violent tendencies really worked that well either for the show. I'll probably watch it til its gone but its clearly fading.

stevew · 07-13-2011, 10:02 PM

Somewhere tonight glasses are being raised to the sound of......Cheers *sunglasses on* YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

Oh, wait. Wrong CSI

wade moore · 07-14-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Radii

They left a lot of things open at the end of last year I assume for cast reasons. Fishburne and Helgenberger's characters could both easily step down/aside or be demoted after the way the serial killer case ended. Catherine for not doing more to keep Ray away from everything and Ray for obvious reasons to anyone who watches the show.

Ted Danson seems weird though really it feels like the show is just kinda hanging on at this point anyway and won't be around too many more seasons.

Comparing the serial killer in this last season to say the Miniature Killer awhile back, there's just no comparison. I don't think trying to make Fishburne's character into a mostly normal dude with some very violent tendencies really worked that well either for the show. I'll probably watch it til its gone but its clearly fading.

Well said.

CrimsonFox · 11-06-2011, 07:01 AM

I think you meant "SO what!"

CrimsonFox · 11-06-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Well this is certainly .. odd.

I don't watch CSI but this struck me as incredibly fucking weird.

Not THAT fucking weird now really as he's already been doing that kinda stuff with Damages. Although when I saw Martin Short and Ted Danson were on Damages I did indeed do a doubletake.

Radii · 11-06-2011, 07:14 AM

Heh I wonder what made CrimsonFox bring up a 4 month old thread for a random snarky comment.

Danson has been fine to me, its still CSI (at least the same level of CSI since the Grissom character left), I still enjoy watching it but never give it my full attention, same as always.

CrimsonFox · 11-06-2011, 07:24 AM

I was searching for the old Fallout 3 thread that JiMGA told me about and this thread came up.

Couldn't resist. Actually it was news that I only recently became aware of because I haven't watched the show since Peterson and Fox left.

ShaneTheMaster · 11-06-2011, 08:00 AM

They should call it CSI:Boston

dzilla77 · 11-06-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaneTheMaster

They should call it CSI:Boston

Yeah, maybe they can even figure out why the Red Sox imploded this year.

07-13-2011, 11:40 AM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I haven't watched since before the original guy left, but Danson is replacing that Fishbourne guy. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-13-2011, 12:06 PM	#5
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	The thought seems to be that this allows them to reduce her role without eliminating her altogether. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

07-13-2011, 01:58 PM	#10
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	They should re-cast Marg Helgenberger's role with Shelley Long. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-13-2011, 10:02 PM	#14
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Somewhere tonight glasses are being raised to the sound of......Cheers sunglasses on YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH Oh, wait. Wrong CSI Last edited by stevew : 07-13-2011 at 10:03 PM.

11-06-2011, 08:00 AM	#20
ShaneTheMaster High School JV Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL	They should call it CSI:Boston __________________ ShaneTheMaster GM, Savannah Kings (WOOF2) Ex-GM, Austin Rage (USFL) Ex-GM, Cincinatti Bengals, (Replicated NFL) Ex-GM, Tampa Bay Surge, (WLAF)

07-13-2011, 12:27 PM	#6
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I wonder how much he will make.

07-13-2011, 01:46 PM	#9
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	I'll be slightly more inclined to watch this. I've always liked Ted Danson, even in shitty shows.

07-13-2011, 02:10 PM	#11
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	Or with Kirstie Alley.....

07-13-2011, 09:49 PM	#13
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	They left a lot of things open at the end of last year I assume for cast reasons. Fishburne and Helgenberger's characters could both easily step down/aside or be demoted after the way the serial killer case ended. Catherine for not doing more to keep Ray away from everything and Ray for obvious reasons to anyone who watches the show. Ted Danson seems weird though really it feels like the show is just kinda hanging on at this point anyway and won't be around too many more seasons. Comparing the serial killer in this last season to say the Miniature Killer awhile back, there's just no comparison. I don't think trying to make Fishburne's character into a mostly normal dude with some very violent tendencies really worked that well either for the show. I'll probably watch it til its gone but its clearly fading.

11-06-2011, 07:01 AM	#16
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	I think you meant "SO what!"

11-06-2011, 07:14 AM	#18
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Heh I wonder what made CrimsonFox bring up a 4 month old thread for a random snarky comment. Danson has been fine to me, its still CSI (at least the same level of CSI since the Grissom character left), I still enjoy watching it but never give it my full attention, same as always.

11-06-2011, 07:24 AM	#19
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	I was searching for the old Fallout 3 thread that JiMGA told me about and this thread came up. Couldn't resist. Actually it was news that I only recently became aware of because I haven't watched the show since Peterson and Fox left.

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