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Veteran actors Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “The Good Place”) and Holly Hunter (“Succession,” “The Comey Rules”) had never worked together before their new NBC sitcom, “Mr. Mayor.” Yet, they’ve totally nailed the dynamic between their offbeat characters, Neil Bremer a billboard ad executive-turned-L.A. mayor and Arpi Meskimen, his no-nonsense deputy mayor and former rival. The two joined The Envelope over Zoom recently to talk about the series, L.A. s own mayor and Danson’s comedy chops.
You embarked on this venture after busy periods in your careers. What prompted you to sign up for this show so quickly?
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Mikaela:
Yeah, was there an intimacy coordinator on that set? Because until that s confirmed, I don t think I should even be watching this.
Susan: All right, all right, so the answer is, even consensual relationships should be reported.
Neil: Really? But what if the secret is part of the thrill?
Arpi: Susan! I wrote that question in 1989. The correct answer is, the kiss is fine because Carlos and Michelle are equals. It s consensual. And they re not bumming everyone else out by doing it in public. -
Mikaela: Actually, it s not fine, because their relationship would impact dynamics in the workplace. -
Mr. Mayor, starring TV legend Ted Danson as a wealthy ad executive-turned-mayor of Los Angeles, is about a month in. It s the latest from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, who ve been busy creating a modern TV comedy dynasty following the success of
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
But they ve spent a career writing about New York City, so what s it mean when they start writing about Los Angeles? It s very much New Yorkers spin on L.A., actress Vella Lovell told LAist. She plays Danson s social media influencer-turned-chief of staff.
Ted Danson as Mayor Neil Bremer in
Mr. Mayor episode Dodger Day, alongside Bobby Moynihan as Jayden. (Justin Lubin/NBC)