From the Sept. 26, 1985, edition of Daily Variety


Season 4 was a big test for “Cheers” as Woody Harrelson became a regular following the death of Nicholas Colasanto, aka “Coach.”

Harrelson and the ensemble passed with flying colors as “Cheers” ran for another seven seasons.

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