James Woods at the CBS Upfront Presentation at Tavern On The Green. New York City, USA - 17.05.06

MICHAEL WOODS died of cardiac arrest shortly after the pair returned from a cross country road trip in July (06) - the same week the show started shooting.

James explains, "It's inconceivable. Let me tell you, life throws you curves you can't imagine and I got the worst and the best in the same week.

"We started shooting this episode, and I have to say, this series kind of saved my life.

"Honestly, if I weren't doing this show, and I was out on my own, I'd just be sitting in a corner, really. I have no reason to do TV - I mean, I'm alone.

"The only people who are here are my elderly mother, and I certainly have enough money to take care of her, and my two nieces and nephew - I have no reason to work.

"But when I work, I put on my cheerful face and do what I have to do...we have a good time and then I close that off and I go home and deal with what I have to deal with."

Source: WENN