‘Cheers’ creators reveal how they really felt about Shelley Long’s shocking exit
They weren’t feeling cheery. In a recent episode of their SiriusXM podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” Ted Danson and ...
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‘Cheers’ Creators Recall ‘Panic’ After Main Cast Member Left
The creators of the iconic sitcom Cheers weren’t certain the show could continue at the conclusion of Season 5. Glen and Les ...
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Cheers Creators Felt Sitcom's Success Was Tied to Shelley Long Staying
Cheers creators Glen and Les Charles discuss the initial concerns that they had that the sitcom's future was tied to Shelley Long.
Ted Danson Pulled for ‘Crazy as Hell’ Woody Harrelson to Get “Cheers” Role
Woody Harrelson landed his Cheers part — and his big break — thanks in part to costar Ted Danson. The duo talked about ...
“Cheers” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left
Harrelson, 63, said that when Long, 75, left after the show’s fifth season, that loss seemed “insurmountable.” NBCU Photo ...
“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.