'CSI': Ted Danson Replaces Laurence Fishburne

[dfergie]

The Emmy and Golden Globe winner will be a series regular and play the new CSI supervisor on the CBS drama.


'CSI': Ted Danson Replaces Laurence Fishburne - Hollywood Reporter

 

[HIFI]

always liked Ted, just can't picture him playing that serious of a role.

 

[tigerprowler]

I've always liked Ted Danson. I think it might be interesting to see what they've come up with for him. Might get me to watch the original CSI again. I didn't watch it much last season until the last couple of episodes where things with Haskell were getting interesting.

 

[dfergie]

Maybe he can hang out at a local Tavern with Cliff & Norm...

 

[Peter Parker]

I sure did not see that coming!

 

[teachsac]

Not sure on this one. He did have a serious role on Damages, so he could pull it off.

S~

 

[KAB]

Isn't he getting a little long in the tooth for such a role?

 

[riffjim4069]

I sure did not see that coming!

Me neither. I really like Fishburne and his character (Dr. Livingston) was really coming into his own after his many battles with serial killer Warner Thorpe (aka Nate Haskell, aka The Dick and Jane Killer). I also like Ted Dansen but come on...I just don't see him being very effective in this role. I guess he must work cheap these days, and mixing drinks for everyone on the staff during commercials is an added benefit.

 

[riffjim4069]

Isn't he getting a little long in the tooth for such a role?

I was thinking the same thing. Although I could be wrong, I get the feeling the crime may be his receiving a paycheck for playing a dead man walking. Perhaps he can lead an autopsy on himself. Again, I could be totally wrong and Ted Dansen does quite well in the role. I guess that I'm just a little upset Fishburne is leaving the show.

 

[Derwin0]

Why do they even need to replace Fishburne? Or even Grissom before that?

They already have a supervisor and several CSI's. If anything they're keeping an already inflated cast inflated.

 

[teachsac]

Marg is leaving sometime during the season.

S~

 

[Derwin0]

Marg is leaving sometime during the season.

okay, didn't know that. That would explain them getting someone new then. So basically Danson is really replacing her.

 

[teachsac]

Last season was supposed to have been her last, but she is staying on a little longer for the transition.

S~

 

[dfergie]

Marg Helenberger is leaving is she not?

 

[teachsac]

That's what she keeps saying.

S~

 

[dfergie]

Hmmm, need Grissom back.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Danson did well in Damages, but it's hard for me to take him seriously, kinda like Horatio

 

[riffjim4069]

Danson did well in Damages, but it's hard for me to take him seriously, kinda like Horatio

Maybe Ted Danson will wear sunglasses and lower his voice two octaves... :

 

[Jillian]

I don't know why , but I have never liked Ted Danson. Come to think of it , I really know why I don't like him. His looks , lol. He is not the least bit attractive in any shape , form , or manner.. They should get someone easier on the eyes . Even Charisma would be attractive. And I don't like the acting either. Plus , he is getting up in years and they need a younger , handsome , charismatic character for the part.

 

[teachsac]

Marg Helenberger is leaving is she not?

She's leaving sometime around February.

S~