> At a Glance
> – Michael Schur calls Ted Danson “no one’s more dedicated” after 50 years in TV
> – The pair have teamed on Netflix’s A Man on the Inside and NBC’s The Good Place
> – Danson’s real-life wife Mary Steenburgen joined season 2 as his on-screen love interest
> – Why it matters: The tribute highlights how veteran actors set the bar for craft and professionalism in streaming-era Hollywood
Michael Schur, 50, has run two series with Ted Danson, 77, and says the veteran still surprises him daily.
Praise at Paley Center
Speaking exclusively to News Of Los Angeles during a New York City Paley Center event, Schur explained why Danson “impresses me every day.”
> Michael Schur said:
> “No one’s more dedicated. Nobody cares more. He’s been doing this for 50 years. If he wanted to phone it in, he could totally phone it in and everyone would be fine with it, but he never phones it in.”
Schur added that Danson brings “incredible” energy to set through relentless preparation and thought about his craft.
A Career of Range
The television writer spotlighted the breadth of Danson’s résumé:
- Multi-cam comedy: Cheers, Becker
- Prestige drama: Damages, Fargo
- Single-cam comedy: The Good Place, Mr. Mayor, Bored to Death
> Schur noted:
> “The tones of the shows that he’s done, they run the gamut. You can’t have a wider range than that guy.”
Current Collaboration
Season 2 of A Man on the Inside landed on November 20, featuring Danson as retiree-turned-private-investigator Charles Nieuwendyk. Mary Steenburgen portrays Mona Margadoff, a music professor and Charles’s new love interest, alongside cast members Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz and Lilah Richcreek Estrada.
Danson previously told News Of Los Angeles that working with Schur “fits like a glove” because the writer “knows who you are and writes to who you are.”
**Key Takeaways
- Ted Danson maintains peak dedication after five decades on screen
- Michael Schur credits the actor’s work ethic for elevating both The Good Place and A Man on the Inside
- Season 2 of the Netflix comedy is now streaming
The mutual respect underscores why the Schur-Danson partnership continues to thrive across different genres and platforms.
