Cheers

television

The Cheers cast defined a landmark era in television, turning a Boston bar into a universally recognized living room. This guide maps the key players, their main characters, and...

Celebrity Profiles

This article explains who Ted Danson is and how the phrase inside man connects to his work and public presence. Primarily known as an actor, Danson’s best-known role related t...

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Norm Peterson, often called simply Norm from Cheers, is the affable yet perpetually underdog patron of Cheers bar played by George Wendt. First appearing in the 1982 series prem...

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On Cheers, Norm Peterson's marriage to his unseen wife, Vera, was a steady backdrop that made his bar persona more poignant. Though Vera never appeared on screen, the show treat...

television-performance

Carla Tortelli, the sharp-tongued but deeply human waitress on Cheers, was played by actress Rhea Perlman . Deburring from the bar in the show’s early seasons, Perlman’s per...

television-characters

Diane Chambers appeared on Cheers for parts of six seasons, from the show's premiere in 1982 through Season 5 and into Season 6, with her final episode airing in early 1988. Thi...

television-history

Cheers is one of the most beloved and enduring television sitcoms in American history. For many, its warm bar setting and iconic characters represent the golden age of comedy. U...