Actor Woody Harrelson found himself in a motorcycle accident on his way to a podcast recording, but his longtime friend and "Cheers" costar, Ted Danson, came to his aid, providing medical assistance and a touch of humor.
Woody Harrelson has a special bond with his "Cheers" costar Ted Danson, and it was put to the test when Harrelson found himself in a motorcycle accident. The actor was on his way to record the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast when he collided with a Tesla.
"A tumble is a fair term. I did go over my handlebars," Harrelson admitted on the podcast. "I was honestly and embarrassingly passing this Tesla on the left that I felt was moving a little slow and I didn't realize he was moving slow because he was taking a left. I was on a motorcycle."
Woody Harrelson's Motorcycle Mishap: How Ted Danson Swooped in to Save the Day
Despite his initial concerns, Harrelson escaped with just a minor wrist injury. However, it was Danson's quick thinking and medical expertise that turned a potentially serious situation into a humorous anecdote.
"Your hand is wrapped up like somebody in a cartoon," O'Brien remarked.
Woody Harrelson's Motorcycle Mishap: How Ted Danson Swooped in to Save the Day
"That's 'cause I wrapped it," Danson chimed in. "I wrapped it and I thought it looked funnier that way."
Harrelson confessed that he turned to Danson, who had once played a physician on the TV show "The Doctors," for medical assistance. "We're in the bathroom and I was like, 'You played a doctor, right?'" Harrelson recalled. "Ted said, 'I also played a lawyer, so we can sue the guy.'"
Woody Harrelson's Motorcycle Mishap: How Ted Danson Swooped in to Save the Day
With Danson's skillful hands and reassuring demeanor, Harrelson's injury was bandaged and ready for the upcoming interview. "His confidence, his demeanor, everything about the way he does it makes you feel like you're in the best hands," Harrelson said. "I never doubted him."
The accident has brought a new perspective to the duo's friendship. "I am sad," Danson admitted. "He could've been hurt badly. It does make me sad."
The incident has also provided a promotion for the actors' latest collaboration, a podcast titled "Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)." In the podcast, the two reconnect with their celebrity friends and reflect on their decades-long friendship.
Harrelson joined the cast of "Cheers" in Season 4, and he and Danson have remained close ever since. The two actors have a shared love of comedy and a genuine bond that has weathered the ups and downs of life.
The motorcycle accident has only strengthened their friendship, and it has provided them with a new story to share with their audience. As they embark on their new podcast venture, Harrelson and Danson will undoubtedly continue to entertain and inspire with their unique chemistry and unbreakable bond.
