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Clinton's Presidential Pop Quiz for Ted Danson

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Ted Danson, during a recent chat with the Clintons, recalled a presidential pop quiz Bill Clinton gave him when he started dating Mary Steenburgen in 1993. Clinton, concerned for Steenburgens happiness, asked Danson about his intentions, revealing a protective father figure persona. Danson and Steenburgen eventually married in 1995, and all parties involved are grateful for the timing that led to their successful relationship.

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Clinton's Presidential Pop Quiz for Ted Danson

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Clinton's Presidential Pop Quiz for Ted Danson. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 20th, Ted Danson faced a presidential pop quiz when he started dating Mary Steenbergon back in 1993. Fresh off their divorces, the two reconnected on the set of Pontiac Moon and Steenbergon wasted no time introducing him to her pals Bill and Hillary. Clinton, right there in the White House. After dinner one night, Bill pulled Danson aside, secret service agents looming in the background and straight up asked what his intentions were with. Mary, it was like a dad vibe from the commander in chief, testing if Danson was serious. Danson later called it out during a recent chat with the Clintons at a history event in Philadelphia on April 18th. He asked Bill if that was fair, and Bill owned up, saying no, but he wasn't trying to play fair, he just wanted Mary happy and figured Danson was the bright guy for her. Turns out Bill was spot on, Danson and Steenbergon tied the knot in 1995, and they've been solid ever since. Danson reflected that he wasn't fully emotionally ready until just before meeting her, thanking

his stars they didn't cross past sooner. Both couples still celebrate that connection, grateful for the timing that made it all clicked perfectly. Pop culture, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. I'm Corey with the story.

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