30 Years Ago: The 'Cheers' Gang Bows Out 30 Years Ago: The 'Cheers' Gang Bows Out 'One for the Road' brought beloved series to an end in 1993.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ Star, Dies at 71Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ Star, Dies at 71Alley also starred in ‘Look Who’s Talking’ and ‘Star Trek II.’ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
35 Years Ago: Kirstie Alley Enters 'Cheers' as Sam's New Foil35 Years Ago: Kirstie Alley Enters 'Cheers' as Sam's New FoilWith Shelley Long's Diane gone, hit show brought in replacement to annoy Ted Danson's bar owner.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: 'Cheers' Debuts With a Perfect Pilot Episode40 Years Ago: 'Cheers' Debuts With a Perfect Pilot EpisodeClassic show premiered in September 1982 to little fanfare and even fewer viewers.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
35 Years Ago: Shelley Long's Departure Shakes Up 'Cheers'35 Years Ago: Shelley Long's Departure Shakes Up 'Cheers'May 7, 1987 marked the end of Sam and Diane.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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