Her initial portrayal, which was that of a battle ax (https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3104-diane-vs-rebecca/?do=findComment&comment=2701225) boss who was a good foil (https://www.tvovermind.com/five-best-rebecca-howe-moments-cheers/) for Sam.

or

The whiny (https://themiddlespaces.com/2019/03/05/where-everybody-knows-youre-men/), gold-digging (https://dustinjacobs.medium.com/the-sad-tale-of-sam-malone-1ac8a5755269) cry-baby, who was more like Sam's best girl-pal instead a foil/antagonist.

the 1st all business type who was mysteriously very sexy (and thin)

Definitely the initial version, although the later, dopey version did get into some funny situations. :lol:

i like em both. hadr to choose

both

I liked her as the Battle Ax Boss

hated the whiney one. hated!!!

I liked the later portrayal, but the early Rebecca had a cool edge to her.

I think that since Kirstie wasn't known for being a comedienne, the writers probably wrote her a certain way. Once they got to know her better, they were able to write the character differently and more in line with Kirstie's comedic talents.

The first one. I hated the whiny crybaby.

Do you agree with the notion that Diane unlike Rebecca never really "evolved" as a character? Basically, Diane remained a fish out of water during the five years that she worked at the bar. In other words, she remained taken aback by how uncouth or low class (taste-wise) the other characters were. Compare that to another "snob" character like Frasier, who would more than likely to join in the fun from time to time.