‘Cheers’ creators reveal how they really felt about Shelley Long’s shocking exit
There were some critics that said when Shelley walks out the door, that’s the end of ‘Cheers.’ And we had to live with that,” ...
“Cheers” wouldn't have 'survived' without Shelley Long's Diane, creators say — so they panicked when she left
Brothers Glen and Les recall feeling "sheer panic" when Long announced her decision to leave the sitcom after five seasons.
“Cheers” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left
Glen and Les Charles, brothers who co-created Cheers, opened up about her departure, and what she meant to the series, on the ...
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‘Cheers’ Creators Recall ‘Panic’ After Main Cast Member Left
Glen and Les Charles recently guested on an episode of the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast hosted by former Cheers ...
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“Cheers” wouldn't have 'survived' without Shelley Long's Diane, creators say — so they panicked when she left
if not for the work of Shelley Long. "Shelley really gave the first year or two or three the boost that Cheers needed, " Danson said. "Because she landed into her part feet first in the pilot and ...
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‘Cheers’ creators reveal how they really felt about Shelley Long’s shocking exit
The “Cheers” cast had a reunion at the 2024 Emmys — but Long didn’t attend. “Shelley really gave the first year or two or three the boost that ‘Cheers’ needed because she landed into ...
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'Cheers' actor recalls alarming encounter with fan wielding samurai sword with co-stars' names on it
"Cheers" star John Ratzenberger recalled an "odd" fan encounter while filming the hit TV show. Ratzenberger, who starred as Cliff Clavin, had noticed an audience member fixated on Shelley Long and ...