Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes) Mary Steenburgen, Pt. 1
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Nov 20, 2024 Mary Steenburgen, an acclaimed actress and composer, joins Ted Danson for a heartfelt conversation. They dive into her Arkansas upbringing and the early influences that shaped her, including witnessing desegregation and her hippie days. Mary shares her excitement about landing her big break with Jack Nicholson and reflects on the intimate dynamics of her family. The duo explores the humor and warmth in their long relationship while reminiscing about their childhoods, love, and community values.
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Impact of Father's Illness
- Mary Steenburgen's father was a train conductor who suffered many heart attacks starting when she was eight.
- She felt pressured to be perfect to keep him alive and this shaped her early life deeply.
Quiet Humor of Father
- Mary describes her father as a quiet man with a contagious silent laugh.
- He faced many strict medical restrictions due to heart disease despite personal habits harmful to his health.
Mother's Influence on Morals
- Mary shared her mother’s challenging childhood and her loving, nonjudgmental nature.
- Her mother's kindness and humor profoundly influenced Mary's moral values and love of laughter.