Guide Note

Cheers was an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1982 until its finale show in 1993. The show's setting was the "Cheers" bar in Boston, Massachusetts.

Fast Facts

1. Aired: 1982-1993
2. Network: NBC
3. Owned by: Hallmark Channel
4. Total Episodes: 273
5. First Aired: September 30, 1982
6. Created by: James Burrows, Glen Charles and Les Charles
7. Earned 26 Emmy Awards
8. Spin-off: Frasier
9. Theme song: "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"

The story line surrounded the lives of Sam the womanizing bartender, played by Ted Danson, and Diane the educated waitress who was somewhat out of place in the bar scene. The two had an on-off relationship for years until Diane, played by Shelley Long, left the show in 1987. Her replacement was the bar's new corporate manager, Rebecca Howe, played by Kirstie Alley.

The other employees included, Carla the wise cracking waitress mom-to-many and waitress, played by Rhea Perlman. Woody Harrelson (Woody) joined the cast as an assistant bartender in 1985 after the original assistant bartender "Coach" passed away. Norm, played by George Wendt and Cliff, played by John Ratzenberger were regulars in the bar. The character of the customer Dr. Frazier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer was such a hit, that when the show ended, the character lived on in its own spin-off Frasier.

1. Ted Danson as "Sam Malone"
2. Shelley Long as "Diane Chambers"
3. George Wendt as "Norm Peterson
4. John Ratzenberger as "Cliff Clavin"
5. Kelsey Grammer as "Dr. Frasier Crane"
6. Kirstie Alley as "Rebecca Howe"
7. Rhea Perlman as "Carla Tortelli"
8. Bebe Neuwirth as "Lilith Sternin"