Attractive, sheltered and wealthy Kelly Gaines joined the "Cheers" gang in the middle of season seven as bartender Woody Boyd's love interest. The pair eventually married and welcomed two children. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Where Everybody...In 1982, NBC introduced audiences to local Boston dive bar “Cheers,” a place where town misfits gathered and everybody knew your name... especially if it was Norm. A revolving cast of characters, including Ted Danson’s Sam Malone, Shelley Long’s Diane Chambers and Rhea Perlman's Carla Tortelli, kept audiences coming back each week for eleven seasons. Keep clicking to find out what the "Cheers" gang has been up to since the show ended in 1993. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Kelsey Gra...Pompous psychiatrist Frasier W. Crane, M.D., Ph.D., A.P.A., originally joined the “Cheers” gang to help Sam Malone recover from his alcohol addiction, but ends up competing with him for the affections of Diane Chambers. He eventually marries and welcomes a son with fellow doctor Lilith Sternin. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Kelsey Gram...Kelsey Grammer, who earned a total of three Emmy awards for his role as Frasier Craine, continued to play the character on the spin-off "Frasier." Grammer, 59, most recently starred in the now-cancelled Showtime series “Boss.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Ted Danson...Cheers bartender and owner Sam Malone used to play as a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. The recovering alcoholic is a notorious ladies’ man who is unable to make his relationships last. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Ted DansonDanson worked behind the bar as Sam Malone for 11 seasons on "Cheers." He has remained a television staple ever since, with leading roles on “Becker” and HBO’s “Bored to Death.” Danson currently stars as D.B. Russell on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” In addition to television work, the 66-year-old actor has appeared in several films, including “Three Men and a Baby” and “Saving Private Ryan.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Shelley Lo...Sophisticated and educated, Diane Chambers is the complete opposite of bar owner Sam Malone. She is forced to become a cocktail waitress at "Cheers" after her fiance walks out, and later ends up in a tumultuous relationship with Sam. She eventually leaves Boston to pursue a writing career in Los Angeles. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Shelley Lon...Shelley Long, now 64, left “Cheers” after five seasons amid rumors of controversy among the cast. Her first post-“Cheers” project was on the big screen as Beverly Hills housewife Phyllis Nefler in “Troop Beverly Hills.” Over the next decade, Long continued to appear in films such as “The Brady Bunch Movie.” The actress has a recurring role as DeDe Pritchett on ABC’s “Modern Family” and recently appeared on the ABC Family series “Switched at Birth.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Rhea Perlm...Cynical cocktail waitress Carla Tortelli is notorious for her horrible treatment of bar patrons. The twice-divorced mother of eight is very superstitious and often has trouble flirting with men. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Rhea Perlma...Rhea Perlman won four Emmys for her role as Carla Tortelli and remained with the show through its final season. Pearlman, now 65, has been married to actor Danny DeVito since 1982. She has appeared in several movies, including “Matilda” and “10 Items or Less.” The mother of three has written six books for the children’s series “Otto Undercover.” Perlman most recently appeared on the HBO series “Hung” and in an episode of “Wilfred.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: George Wen...Accountant Norm Peterson, who can't seem to hold a job, is always greeted with a customary “NORM!” upon entering the bar. Peterson is married to Vera, who he often complains about but truly loves. He eventually switches careers to become an interior decorator. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: George Wend...Following his success on “Cheers,” George Wendt, now 65, starred on the short-lived “The George Wendt Show.” He hosted the 2004 A&E; reality show “House of Dreams.” The actor recently played Santa Claus in “Elf the Musical” on Broadway and guest starred on several episodes of “Hot In Cleveland.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: John Ratze...U.S. Postal worker Cliff Clavin is the bar know-it-all. He is often found sitting next to his best friend, Norm Peterson. Clavin used his vast knowledge of useless facts to compete on “Jeopardy!,” but lost on the final question. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: John Ratzen...John Ratzenberger, who remained with "Cheers" through its final season, has had a voice role in every animated Disney-Pixar film to date, including notable parts as Hamm the Piggy Bank in "Toy Story" and Mack the truck in the "Cars" series. The actor, now 66, recently appeared on an episode of ABC Family's "Melissa and Joey." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Woody Harr...Woody Boyd, an Indiana-native who eventually marries the wealthy Kelly Gaines, replaced Coach behind the bar at "Cheers." Boyd is notorious for missing obvious jokes and calling bar patrons by their honorific title. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Mike Tweed) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Woody Harre...After "Cheers," Harrelson, now 52, reprised the role of Woody Boyd several times on "Frasier," but mainly focused on getting his film career off the ground. Harrelson eventually earned Academy Award nominations for roles in "The People vs. Larry Flynt" and "The Messenger." The actor recently appeared in the flick "Now You See Me," and stars in the acclaimed HBO series "True Detective." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Bebe Neuwi...Lilith Sternin, M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., A.P.A., is Fraiser Crane’s wife, best known for her remote, icy demeanor. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Bebe Neuwir...Bebe Neuwirth, now 55, won two Emmy Awards for her role as Lilith Sternin. She went on to revive the role on 12 episodes of the Kelsey Grammer-driven spin-off "Fraiser." Neuwirth most recently appeared on three episodes of the CBS hit "The Good Wife." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Kirstie Al...Voluptuous Rebecca Howe is sent to "Cheers" by the Lillian Corporation to help manage the bar. She has a reputation for dating wealthy men, but eventually begins an ill-fated romance with Sam Malone. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Kirstie All...Kirstie Alley, now 63, won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role as Rebecca Howe. Four years after her stint on "Cheers," Alley headlined her own sitcom, "Veronica's Closet," which ran from 1997 through 2000. The mother of two recently competed on the all-star season of "Dancing with the Stars," and can be seen in the new TV Land sitcom "Kirstie." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Dan Hedaya...Carla’s ex-husband Nick Tortelli, father to four of her eight children, always seems to find a reason to visit (and annoy) her the bar. After several unsuccessful attempts to reunite with Carla, he married the much-younger Loretta, an aspiring singer. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Dan HedayaHedaya, now 73, went on to star on the “Cheers” spinoff “The Tortellis.” The actor appeared in the Coen brothers' first feature film “Blood Simple,” and was cast as Richard Nixon in the 1999 movie “Dick.” Hedaya more recently appeared on television shows such as “Family Ties," “Monk” and “ER.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jean Kasem...Aspiring singer Loretta Tortelli is the blonde, ditzy wife of Carla's ex-husband, Nick Tortelli. Her beauty is often thrown in Carla's face, but the pair eventually bond over a mutual dislike for Nick. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jean KasemJean Kasem went on to star alongside Dan Hedaya on the short-lived "Cheers" spinoff "The Tortellis." Kasem works mostly as a voice actor now, with rare appearances on television. She owns a crib business called Little Miss Liberty Round Crib Company, named after her daughter. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jay Thomas...Boston Bruins’ ice hockey player Guy Édouard Raymond "Eddie" LeBec marries Carla Tortelli after learning that she is pregnant with his child. LeBec was eventually killed in a freak Zamboni accident. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jay ThomasJay Thomas, now 65, reportedly lost his role as Eddie LeBec on “Cheers” after making nasty comments about Rhea Perlman’s appearance. Thomas went on to guest star as talk show host Jerry Gold on “Murphy Brown,” a role that earned the actor two Emmy Awards. He currently hosts “The Jay Thomas Show” on SIRIUS XM radio. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Roger Rees...English multi-millionaire Robin Colcord, known for his condescending remarks and rivalry with Sam Malone, dated Rebecca Howe. He was sent to prison after his plot to illegally take over the company that owned the bar was discovered. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Roger ReesRoger Rees, now 69, went on to play Lord John Marbury on "The West Wing." The openly gay actor recently appeared in the films "Frida" and "The Prestige." He also starred in an episode of ABC's "The Middle." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jackie Swa...Attractive, sheltered and wealthy Kelly Gaines joined the "Cheers" gang in the middle of season seven as bartender Woody Boyd's love interest. The pair eventually married and welcomed two children. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jackie Swan...After "Cheers," actress Jackie Swanson, now 50, landed a recurring role on the series "Baby Talk." She most recently appeared in the 2007 film "Charlie Wilson's War." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Tom Skerri...Evan Drake is Rebecca Howe's boss at the Lillian Corporation. Howe’s massive crush on Drake is apparent to everyone except Drake himself, and he does not return her affections. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Tom Skerrit...Following his time on “Cheers,” Tom Skerrit appeared as Sheriff Jimmy Brock on the series “Picket Fences,” a role for which he won an Emmy. Skerrit most recently appeared on episodes of "Leverage” and "White Collar." The 80-year-old recently finished filming the movie "Field of Lost Shoes." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Derek McGr...Ex-con Andy Schroeder, a cherubic murderer known as "Andy-Andy," is known for tormenting Diane Chambers. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Derek McGra...Canadian actor Derek McGrath, now 62, went on to star on shows such as “My Secret Identity” and “Star Trek: Voyager.” He recently appeared in the Hallmark Channel movie “Christmas Magic.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Hallmark Channel) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Anthony Ci...French photographer Henri is known for threatening to steal Kelly Gaines away from Woody Boyd. He constantly taunts Boyd by saying “I'm going to steal your girlfriend!” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Anthony Cis...Anthony Cistaro, now 50, guest starred on several notable television shows after his stint on “Cheers,” including bit roles on “Friends” and “The Nanny.” He portrayed a demon named Dumain on “Charmed” in 2006. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Frances St...Esther Clavin, Cliff’s overprotective mother, is known for being extremely talkative. Cliff still lives with Ester, which explains a lot of his know-it-all tendencies. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Frances Ste...Frances Sternhagen, 84, received two Emmy Award nominations for her role as Ester Clavin. She has since played Millicent Carter on “ER” and Bunny MacDougal on “Sex and the City.” Sternhagen is a renowned stage actress, appearing on Broadway 24 times in shows such as “Long Day's Journey Into Night” and “On Golden Pond.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Raye Birk ...Walt Twitchell is Cliff Clavin's ultimate rival. He works at the same post office as Clavin and often visits the bar to taunt him. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Raye BirkRaye Birk, now 70, revived his "Cheers" character on a 2002 episode of "Fraiser." Birk most recently played Dr. Shapiro in 2009's "A Serious Man." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Focus Features) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Fred Dryer...Sam Malone’s old teammate Dave Richards returns to Boston to interview Sam for his sports program, "Where Are They Now?” He tries to break Sam and Diane up after learning of their relationship, but eventually comes to his senses and offers Sam a temporary sports reporting gig. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Fred DryerFred Dryer, now 67, is a former professional football player. He nabbed the "Cheers" gig upon retiring from the NFL, and continued to act after. His most notable role was as Sgt. Rick Hunter on the NBC series "Hunter." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Nicholas Colasan...Original "Cheers" cast member Nicholas Colasanto was best known for his three-season stint as Coach Ernie Pantusso, a slow and often forgetful bartender. Colasanto died of a heart attack on February 12, 1985, at the age of 61 during the show's third season. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
