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Ted Danson Joining the Cast of ‘CSI’

Actor Ted Danson at the bumper cars filming a promo for "Bored To Death"

Emmy-winning Ted Danson is probably television’s greatest actor—definitely better than Dennis Farina, John Larroquette, even Frasier. Hell, Ted Danson is better than Bronson Pinchot and Michael Chiklis combined.

So Laurence Fishburne is leaving his roost as CSI’s newest lead—did you even know Morpheus starred on CSI?—and Ted Danson is slated to replace him:

“From the moment we all started talking about the role, it was clear he couldn’t be more perfect,” said executive producer Don McGill. “Intelligence, wit, warmth, depth of character and emotion, he brings it all. And now he’ll have to bring latex gloves, too.”

Can you even imagine Ted Danson as a forensic scientist? No? That’s OK. According to Entertainment Weekly, CBS also propositioned Tony Shalhoub, John Lithgow, and Robin Williams. Listen, I am on-top-of-the-world. I haven’t been this excited since James Spader scored a role on The Office last month.

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  • Oh no..does this mean he’s no longer in Bored To Death? Or Damages…two shows where he added his own distinct mark? I love him doing comedy — not sure I’ll ever tune into CSI. If Morpheus couldn’t get me to watch – Sam Malone can’t either.