Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes) Vanessa Bayer
Jan 15, 2025
Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Vanessa Bayer joins Ted Danson to share her journey from battling leukemia as a Make-A-Wish kid to thriving on 'Saturday Night Live.' She reveals her experiences in a pioneering all-female comedy troupe and funny childhood anecdotes that shaped her career. A significant moment comes when she drops a stunning confession that could change everything for Ted. The two also discuss the importance of humor in overcoming challenges and the camaraderie found within the comedy scene.
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Podcast Origin
- Vanessa and her brother Jonah would reminisce about childhood memories, like a duck-billed platypus commercial.
- This led them to create a podcast, "How Did We Get Weird?", exploring nostalgia.
Childhood in Cleveland
- Vanessa had a normal suburban upbringing, enjoying theater and impressions.
- She entertained by impersonating teachers, a trait inherited from her comedian father.
Almost Family
- Vanessa reveals she went on a date with Ted Danson's son, Charlie McDowell.
- She jokes about her family's potential integration into Danson's, highlighting her father's packaging company.