The disgusting reason Woody Harrelson would ‘shut down’ the Cheers set revealed – 30 years after hit sitcom ended
TED Danson has unveiled the disgusting reason Woody Harrelson would ‘shut down’ the Cheers set.
The beloved sitcom aired for 11 years on NBC, spanning 1982 to 1993.
Woody, 63, and Ted, 76, co-host a podcast titled Where Everybody Knows Your Name, a name based on the show’s theme song.
Joined by guest Simu Liu – who stars with Woody in upcoming film Last Breath – Ted asked about working in close quarters.
He queried: “Did you shoot in that chamber where you have to be onboard the ship – what is it called?”, referring to a “sat chamber”.
However, Woody interrupted: “It wasn’t an actual sat chamber. I mean, it was, but it wasn’t.”
Ted continued: “It was close quarters, though.
“There’s a reason why I bring this up. When I worked with Woody, it was a huge sound stage, but his vegetarian farts were so horrible that he would shut down production.
“I’m just wondering what happened with you.”
Laughing, Woody replied: “Excuse me, but it was vegan farts.”
“Vegan. Sorry, vegan”, Ted apologised. “Which gives it an actual pecan.”
Simu then joined in, as he remarked: “They were vegan farts to be fair.
“You were really nice. I think you were really nice about it.”
Meanwhile, Woody quipped: “That was back when I didn’t chew my food.”
The star joined Cheers in its fourth series, playing bartender Woody Boyd, who ended up working for Ted’s Sam Malone.
Woody replaced the character Coach, following actor Nicholas Colasanto’s death.
Best 80s sitcoms
We take a look at some of the best sitcoms to air on TV in the 80s.
The Simpsons
This satirical depiction of life in the US was developed by Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon. It first launched in 1989 and has been going ever since as viewers tune in to see the antics of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and the rest of the Springfield residents. With over 35 series making it onto the television airwaves, it has become one of the most famous and long-running television shows in history.
Only Fools And Horses
Widely accepted as one of the best British sitcoms of all time, Only Fools and Horses has made viewers laugh for decades. Seven series of the show were made for the BBC One from 1981 for ten years. Set in working-class Peckham, it starred Sir David Jason in his most famous role as the infamous market trader Derek “Del Boy” Trotter. Nicholas Lyndhurst starred as his younger half-brother, Rodney Trotter. In 2004, it was voted as Britain’s Best Sitcom in a BBC poll.
Full House
The US sitcom Full House was created in 1987 with Bob Saget starring father-of-three Danny Tanner. After his wife died, he called in the help of his brother-in-law Jesse (John Stamos) and best friend Joey (Dave Coulier) to move in and help raise his young daughters, DJ (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen). After eight series, the show came to an end before Netflix revived the franchise for a spin-off, Fuller House.
Golden Girls
Seven series aired from 1985 until 1992. It followed Four women – who were previously married – moved in together in a shared apartment in Miami. Together, they faced various struggles and encounter comical situations in their daily lives. Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty starred in roles that short them to superstardom.
Cheers
1982 was the year that saw the inception of Cheers. An eclectic group of people from all different paths of life meet at a bar Cheers. The boston boozer sees the group share their experiences as they work and drank at the establishment. It starred the likes of Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman. Huge names such as Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson and Kirstie Alley also starred in the hit series.
Growing Pains
Dr. Jason Seaver (Alan Thicke) is a psychiatrist who works from home so his wife, Maggie (Joanna Kerns), can resume her career as a journalist. They share three children, Mike (Kirk Cameron), Carol (Tracey Gold), and Ben (Jeremy Miller). This was before their precocious daughter Chrissy (Ashley Johnson) was born. The programme tackled topical issues such as drugs, suicide, peer pressure and alcohol.
It comes amid news of the iconic sitcom reportedly being set for a shock remake.
According to Deadline, Big Talk Studios pitched to make a UK version of the hit comedy.
The company enlisted the likes of Simon Nye – who is behind hit shows such as Men Behaving Badly and The Durrells – to adapt the series.
The outlet reported the production company is in the early stages of development after CBS gave the producers the green light to develop an adaptation.