Ted Danson Talks Grandkids and His Good Place

The TV icon and star of “The Good Place” caught up with Ellen about the delights of life as a grandparent and revealed the details of what his personal Good and Bad Places would be.

[@amanpotdar]

is it normal that I have this unfathomable crush on every main cast member of the good place

[@emmag938]

Aman Vinod you and Eleanor Shellstrop

[@EmilyPorter]

absolutely.

[@applejoos1255]

Seems about reasonable

[@RENSLAYR]

Same

[@xjvy]

Yep.

[@ahmedwijanarko8861]

for a 69 year old, the skin on this man's face, is flawless,

[@amiek9269]

Ahmed Wijanarko money talks......

[@augflynn327]

I KNOWWWWW!

[@nicolepeng6263]

Ahmed Wijanarko ikr

[@ashutoshjain5094]

Make up...

[@benmerrett144]

🤣😂

[@mf946]

Michael: In the words of an actual friend “Ya basic” it’s a human insult, it’s devastating...you’re devastated right now. Hahahahaha omg! Loving his character ❤️

[@yourgirlkimmy]

i knew he was older but i didnt know he was 69. he looks pretty good for his age still

[@aizensamakingx4480]

It's just a number. Get over it

[@yourgirlkimmy]

Its a compliment towards him. Dont be so offended

[@BrianYYH]

AizenSamaKing X damn, salty af

[@katestrange]

He's bloody gorgeous - that hair is iconic

[@sarahhenry8333]

Ted Danson is such a treasure to us all. So glad to have him back on tv. Can't believe he's actually 70 years old now. Love that man.

[@libertywise1983]

69

[@blindleader42]

@@libertywise1983 71

[@grinmace4834]

@@blindleader42 72

[@blindleader42]

@@grinmace4834 "72" Wrong. As of today 73 years 35 days 😋

[@loveforeignaccents]

Always liked him and he has aged so gracefully!

[@Dino13]

He has great comedic timing. The Good Place has amazing writing but I feel like all the actors in it are so funny in real life that it makes it even better.

[@kushdubey1111]

His voice is so captivating

[@coletadlock4323]

What a classy man!

[@vzmkitty]

I love watching Ted on The Good Place, but seeing this interview reminded me of all the other great things he's done. It also made me want to re-watch the entirety of Cheers.

[@ar8107]

I love it when guests make Ellen laugh and giggle like this ☺️

[@louiseb6111]

Delicious, scrumptious and grateful! What a way to express the love for the life you're living! What a man you are, Mr.Danson! What a man you are! It really is a shame we can't all call it that though, eh!?

[@miralabualjadail4206]

yes we can. :)

[@jotripodi9872]

I have always liked Ted Danson, but watching this clip has brought me to a new level of admiration.

[@eightyninetreasure]

I love how he uses the word delicious and scrumptious, it’s endearing. Just finished watching Cheers just to see more of Ted 😌 gotta love this dude.

[@cindynguyen4156]

He looks like he hasn't aged at all! Minus his hair

[@PamelaKonjevod]

Is it weird I actually find him really hot and handsome here :D

[@mollytsanadis1323]

Pamela Konjevod no not at all I feel the same way

[@PamelaKonjevod]

silver fox all the way :D

[@mollytsanadis1323]

Pamela Konjevod you know it

[@valoriehakola43]

Not weird at all.

[@daianmoi8528]

All I want in my life is a man who ages like Ted Danson.

[@lizzietidey9281]

"Used to be like this but 69..." dying😂

[@BikinFilmYok]

I'm sure if he dies his hair brown or something (not saying he should), I wouldn't have guessed in a million years he's 69 years old. Maybe mid-50s. Yes, he is aging very, very gracefully.

[@jhonames29]

He seems like the sweetest grandpa in the world 👴

[@tempedits9457]

He is such a wonderful person .

[@GameThruz]

Ted Danson is a living legend man.

[@Mishy82193]

they're so goofy together! i love when he came on her jet lagged show lol!

[@severeenjoyment6775]

I miss Cheers so, so much. It was and always will be the greatest show of all time.

[@FranMSK]

I'm so attracted to that man.

[@jennifernilsson3747]

FranBMan i know me too! There is something about him!

[@Meddi_Logically]

Good to know Ted is still kicking! Love Becker ❤️❤️

[@tarawilliams4644]

Who remembers him from three men and a baby, and three men and a little lady? Loved him in them films 🙈

[@goldgem2]

Holy crap I didn't realise that was him now omg!

[@randomclod385]

So little view for someone so brilliant. This man is a deserves a lot more views.

[@alexandrasch.8674]

Whoever is reading this: Have a nice day😘😄😄

[@sandraabunsango5296]

Alex Schröder Thanks you too

[@AmyChou]

Thanks you!! You just made someone's day better :)

[@robymushi]

Alex Schröder 😁😁😁 You too

[@annemariebaird8427]

Thank you..and the same for you xx

[@jdsmith8705]

Alex Schröder thank u the same 2 u

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY TED DANSON !!!

[@cale-mq6dp]

This just got recommended it to me today!! Right after his birthday wow

[@fionnaadeline7525]

He is so handsome 💖

[@nimacastro7664]

Michael you are the best. We love you forever ❤. The good place. Dr Becker.

[@LovelySadRain]

the good place is an amazing show!

[@jannahnurul]

that hand movements bit GOT ME DEAD HAHAHAHAAHA

[@katycheeseburger]

R.I.P

[@margowinchester8220]

Yo! 2:35 through “Can we cut that?” Is just SO funny! Lmao

[@ther3aper561]

Holy shit... is he married to the lady on Last Man On Earth!

[@dennisjr4150]

yes

[@asaelvilla299]

Mary Steenburgen show some respect 😡

[@MyChemAndTwilight]

And the mother from Elf

[@reeseleighannrabulan230]

* holy shirt

[@jennifernilsson3747]

I love this man!

[@shmookins]

He looks fantastic. And I always admire actors who can nail both drama and comedy.

[@Dinorahhmor]

I LOOOOOVVVVEEEEEE HIMMMMMMMM! Omg!!!!

[@gloriouswellbeing]

he holds up great, bravo!

[@subarnafigo3566]

Loved his every role... specially Sam and Becker..

[@alexcantu906]

He looks maybe 10 years younger

[@gable]

Man, Ted is the coolest

[@kateycarson7766]

I loveeee him in Cheers 😩😩

[@dramaticvirghoe]

He's so cute I wish he was my grandpa

[@RENSLAYR]

I love him so much

[@sabaik2525]

i love this man

[@UltraAar]

Cheers everybody!

[@sncddb]

Crying, laughing so hard! ❤️🇨🇦

[@qewdascz1839]

Omg his birthday is so close to mine! I love the good place 💕

[@AmyChou]

I'm early~ I was so excited when I saw Ellen's videos pop up in my subscription box

[@nabilaanish2902]

Amy Chou true

[@topgurl9313]

what a fantastic interview to start 2017 with hahaha

[@katycheeseburger]

I was both shocked and amazed upon scrolling down the comments to find that some other people, out of the few billion in the world, share the same birthday as Ted! Incredible!

[@rileyjjarrett]

He looks 57, He must be doing well.

[@littlelifeemily6495]

Omg my dad's birthday is also December 29th!!! I loveee the good place

[@tranphuonganh5350]

"Is that how you touch her??" ELLEEEEEEEN!!! lolololol

[@ElizabethJeckot]

Lol! Many years ago, when making my Confirmation, I had to choose a confirmation name. I chose "Helen" after my Great-Grandmother. Come to find out about 20 years later that her name was actually "Ellen." WHAT?!?!

[@trytrykileki]

For non-english speakers the difference is nearly impossible to get.

[@jarrenlumpkin5178]

Wow 😊

[@aurorafagherazzi8188]

Awe we have the same birthday ❤

[@Yocarisfastlike]

I really like ted

[@lilmoo7]

I like Ted Danson, his tv show Becker was soo underrated

[@NatrinaLawson]

You still got TD!😎

[@carahaines1012]

The original commercial is hilarious!

[@georgesilva5036]

ellen is a angel sent form heven

[@graciemcgee1888]

OMG WE HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicolepeng6263]

I now always imagine Ellen’s name as Eleanor when the good place cast is on

[@zachdavis5854]

Ted danson's birthday is a day before mine cool!

[@akakk1863]

I want to see the whole cast especially manny (Jason)

[@AyaKay413]

Even though it is just movies he acted in on Lifetime, this actor terrifies me to death in real life. 😨😨😨😨😨😨😨

[@rohanpanchal6942]

Nice

[@karnye7175]

Happy birthday Ted! It’s the 29th today

[@danigit]

Mine is 29th too

[@marcelobonimani]

This guy is great. Check out Bored to Death.

[@marinizzle1]

I can't believe Becker got married again

[@tarirobere3395]

I have a crush on every single main character on this show and Trevor

[@mudupi26]

Love From India (Ellen Fan)

[@rutviraimagia1781]

murali udupi me too

[@mudupi26]

Rutvi Raimagia cool:)

[@TDB2509]

Anyone notice his uses of delicious 😂 😂 😂

[@dove4881]

So he’s married to the mom from Elf???

[@rameenraza1261]

Loveya

[@Emilykheard]

I love how he says delicious 😂

[@medusa1169]

Michael really lived his best life on earth as a human

[@edgehhh613]

John Becker 😍😍😍😍😍

[@melanyracheltoussaintsosa7499]

*The good place*, 💗😎

[@Seaweedgirl1]

this is such a wonderful awkward time

[@wassy8188]

Omg Hellen is so funny 😂

[@silviaoino2648]

Dr. Becker! Yaaayyyyy!!!

[@officialdez1970]

CSI!!!

[@Freeduradura]

Lucky he found love.

[@powerranger1016]

happy early birthday ellen. wont be available on those days

[@tara2662]

omg my B-Day is also december 29

[@itsellebitch1828]

❤😂

[@user-wg3xd9uo8d]

😒😒😒

[@anahoppe]

PLEASE INVITE JAMEELA!! 😍😍😍

[@zainebnaim206]

oh my god i have the same birthday as him!!

[@katycheeseburger]

There may be more.

[@zainebnaim206]

@@katycheeseburger i am aware

[@katycheeseburger]

Then my job is complete.

[@TheOneWhoDings]

2:33 hahahahahah that was quick

[@break_the_jinx6933]

wow i am early !

[@leochen8575]

One of the first

[@leochen8575]

313th

[@Lonecyclonex]

Db Rusell 😏

[@hepianesti5451]

Cross I literally scrolled through the comment sections just to find this

[@thestarlightforge6568]

5:25 oh gosh, we have the same bad place lol

[@thestarlightforge6568]

Add people tripping over me constantly and breaking my bones every 5 minutes, then they heal just enough to break again before they do

[@saloabad]

he does have an evil kind of laugh just like his persona in the good place