‘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” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left
Long played Diane on the show's first five seasons Cheers ran for eleven seasons — including six after star Shelley Long left — but the show’s success was anything but certain. Glen and Les Charles, ...
“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.
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‘Cheers’ Creators Recall ‘Panic’ After Main Cast Member Left
Which prompted Danson to respond jokingly, “Kiss my ass. That’s so rude.” Long appeared in the show as Diane Chambers, Sam Malone’s bar employee with whom he had a “will they or won’t they” ...
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“Cheers” wouldn't have 'survived' without Shelley Long's Diane, creators say — so they panicked when she left
The will-they-or-won't-they romance between Long's Diane and Danson's Sam Malone remains one of the most influential TV relationships of all time. Sam — a womanizer and former major league ...
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“Cheers” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left
Danson’s Sam Malone — a former baseball player-turned-bartender — and Long’s Diane Chambers — a brainy waitress who dreams of becoming a writer — had a will-they-or-won’t-they ...