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Jim Burrows with the casts of "Cheers" "Will & Grace" and "Friends"
ALL-TIME GREAT

TV Legend Behind ‘Cheers,’ ‘Friends’ and More Dies at 85

Burrows, who also directed “Will & Grace,” has been described as one of the “most influential and beloved directors” in the industry.

Josh Fiallo

"Cheers" cast photo
HEALTH & WELLNESS

‘Cheers’ Actor Reveals Humbling Health Scare

Confronting his mortality forced him to make lifestyle changes.

Cailey Petsch

Kelsey Grammer
CHEAPER BY THE OCTET?

‘Frasier’ Star Kelsey Grammer, 70, Expecting Baby Number 8

The actor will be welcoming his fourth child with wife Kayte Walsh, and eighth overall.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

George Wendt's cause of death has been revealed.
MYSTERY SOLVED

‘Cheers’ Star George Wendt’s Cause of Death Revealed

The six-time Emmy nominee’s family announced that he had passed away in his sleep two weeks ago.

Jasmine Venet

Jason Sudeikis speaks about his late uncle George Wendt for the first time since his passing.
‘INCREDIBLE INFLUENCE’

Jason Sudeikis Addresses Famous Uncle’s Death

The “Ted Lasso” star shared a touching statement about the “Cheers” actor.

Jasmine Venet

Michael Alaimo attends the American Cinematheque's 4K restoration world premiere of “F.T.A.” with Jane Fonda at the Egyptian Theatre on Feb. 15, 2020, in Hollywood, California.
BIG LOSS

‘Cheers’ and ‘Space Jam’ Star Dies at 86

Michael Alaimo’s work spanned decades, and ranged from avant-garde theater to appearances in dozens of films and TV shows.

Janna Brancolini

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Actor George Wendt in 2009
TV HISTORY

The One Word That Got George Wendt His Iconic ‘Cheers’ Role

In his final interview, the “Cheers” star joined his two most famous cast mates to stroll down memory lane.

Cameron Adams

George Wendt
NORM!

Watch Every Time Norm Entered the Bar on ‘Cheers’

Late actor George Wendt played Norm for 11 seasons on “Cheers.” The more you watch everyone cheer his name, the more profound it becomes.

Kevin Fallon

Cheers cast (l-r) John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin, Rhea Perlman as Carla LeBec, Roger Rees as Robin Colcord, Kirstie Alley as Rebecca Howe, Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane, Ted Danson as Sam Malone, Bebe Neuwirth as Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane, Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd, George Wendt as Norm Peterson.
EVERYBODY KNEW HIS NAME

Ted Danson Leads Tributes to Beloved ‘Cheers’ Co-Star

Actor George Wendt, who played barfly Norm Peterson for 11 seasons on “Cheers,” died Tuesday in his sleep.

Mathew Murphy

Ted Danson and Kelsey Grammer.
DRINKING BUDDIES AGAIN?

Ted Danson Apologizes to ‘Cheers’ Co-Star 30 Years Later

“I feel like it’s my bad, my doing,” Danson said.

Liam Archacki

A photo illustration of Peri Gilpin and Kelsey Grammer.
I HEAR THE BLUES A-CALLIN’

Kelsey Grammer and Peri Gilpin Dish Big ‘Frasier’ Reunion

More than 30 years after they started playing Frasier and Roz, the two stars talk about their first meeting, their BFF spark, and coming together again for the “Frasier” reboot.

Jacqueline Cutler

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