Viola Davis Gives an Emotional Speech for the Ages and Ted Danson Spreads the Love at the Golden Globes’ Inaugural Golden Gala
variety.comCynthia Littleton Business Editor The room was overflowing with emotion, gratitude and appreciation Friday night as the Golden Globe Awards’ inaugural Golden Gala paid tribute to two singular and beloved stars, Ted Danson and Viola Davis.
Danson took the audience at the Beverly Hilton through his journey as an actor as he accepted the Carol Burnett Award for his contributions to television over his long career.
It all started when he was given the chance to bring the indelible character of Sam Malone to life on the NBC sitcom “Cheers,” which ran 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993.
The creators and executive producers of that series, brothers Glen Charles and Les Charles, were in the audience. “Everything I have in life acting-wise comes from you all,” Danson said to the Charles brothers. “I can’t thank you enough.
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