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CHEERS Was a Sitcom Hit, But It Didn’t Start That Way

When the hit sitcom CHEERS premiered in 1982, critics loved the show, but viewers at home didn’t initially follow suit.
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Ted Danson recalls Shelley Long’s ‘Cheers’ casting: I thought ‘she’d be terrible’

Ted Danson’s predictions weren’t in a good place. The actor, 77, got candid on having a history of being wrong while starring on the NBC sitcom “Cheers” from 1982 to 1993. “I had the reputation on ...
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'Cheers' Star, 77, Claims Not Every Laugh Landed on Hit Sitcom

Ted Dansonplayed bartender Sam Malone on Cheersand became a fan-favorite character. In fact, most sitcom fans still love Sam to this day. That doesn't mean that filming the show didn't have its off ...

Ted Danson Recalls “Cheers” Being 'Dead Last' in Ratings, Says It Would've Been Canceled but Network Didn't Have a Replacement

“Critics loved us. Everyone around us…the writers, everybody was so positive. 'Don’t pay attention, just keep doing it' kind ...
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‘Cheers’ Star, 77, Admits He Was “Dead Wrong” About His Initial Reaction to Shelley Long Joining the Cast

Ted Danson brought Sam Malone to life on Cheers, the long-running sitcom that allowed fans to fall in love with patrons of the titular bar. When a woman named Diane (Shelley Long) comes in needing a ...
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‘Cheers’ Co-Creator Says the Industry’s Sitcom Drought Is Forcing Him to Retire

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Anyone who grew up believing that the TV was an immediate family member will likely be familiar with the name James Burrows. But ...