The Cheers TV show had a special reunion during the 2023 Emmy Awards in January 2024. Some of the main actors, including Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt, came together to reminisce about old times. They were on a set that resembled the iconic bar from the series.
Ted Danson, famous for his role as Sam Malone, was really good at keeping the atmosphere relaxed while filming. After his time on Cheers, he starred in popular movies like “Three Men and a Baby” and appeared in TV series like “CSI” and “The Good Place.” He has been happily married to Mary Steenburgen since 1995.
Shelley Long is well-known for her role as Diane Chambers on the TV show Cheers. After that, she appeared in other series like “Modern Family” and took on the role of Carol Brady in the Brady Bunch movies. Shelley has a daughter named Juliana from her previous marriage.
Rhea Perlman, famous for playing Carla Tortelli, said that Cheers was a big part of her career. She earned multiple Emmys for her performance. Rhea has also been in other TV shows and films, like her part in the 2023 Barbie movie. She has been married to Danny DeVito since 1982.
John Ratzenberger was the actor who portrayed Cliff Calvin, the smart mailman on Cheers. Besides that show, he is well-known for lending his voice to characters in Pixar films. He has been married to Julie Blichfeldt since 2012.
George Wendt, known for playing Norm Peterson, began with a minor part in the Cheers pilot but eventually became a main character. He received six Emmy nominations for his performance. Besides Cheers, George has appeared in various TV shows and movies, and he has even performed on Broadway. He has been happily married to Bernadette Birkett since 1978.
Kelsey Grammer played the character Dr. Frasier Crane in the popular spinoff show called “Frasier.” He earned multiple Emmy Awards for his performances in both Cheers and Frasier. Kelsey has been married four times and is the father of seven kids.
Bebe Neuwirth portrayed Dr. Lilith Sternin and earned Emmy Awards for her performance. She kept acting in TV series such as “Madam Secretary” and made a comeback for the Cheers revival.
Woody Harrelson, who played Woody Boyd, became a bartender on Cheers during its fourth season. He won an Emmy for his performance. After that, Woody had a great career in movies and got nominated for three Oscars. Right now, he is working in London.
Kirstie Alley, known for her role as Rebecca Howe, became part of Cheers in its sixth season. She earned an Emmy award in 1991 for her performance. Besides Cheers, Kirstie also found success in films and television shows like “Veronica’s Closet” and “Look Who’s Talking.”
Sadly, Nicholas Colasanto, the actor who portrayed ‘Coach’ Ernie Pantusso, died while the show was still airing. Woody Harrelson’s character took over Coach’s role after that.
