The 2023 Emmy Awards in January 2024 hosted a heartwarming reunion of Cheers, the iconic TV show’s main cast. Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt reminisced on a set resembling the familiar bar. Danson, known for his role as Sam Malone, reflected on keeping calm on set and his post-Cheers success, including roles in “Three Men and a Baby” and shows like “CSI” and “The Good Place.”
Perlman, aka Carla Tortelli, highlighted Cheers’ significant impact on her career, winning multiple Emmys. John Ratzenberger, Cliff Calvin on the show, known for Pixar voice work, discussed his post-Cheers life with his wife, Julie Blichfeldt.
George Wendt, Norm Peterson, shared insights into his longstanding career post-Cheers, with six Emmy nominations and Broadway performances. Kelsey Grammer, Dr. Frasier Crane, successful in Cheers and its spinoff “Frasier,” reflected on his multiple Emmys and four marriages.
Though some original cast members are no longer with us, the Cheers legacy endures, celebrated in this poignant reunion.