TMC
05-14-2026, 02:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpRT1EhzzNE
Cheers (1982): 15 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know!
Step into the bar where everybody knows your name and discover the surprising stories behind one of TV’s most iconic sitcoms. Cheers (1982) started as a near-cancellation disaster before rising to become a cultural phenomenon, thanks to unforgettable performances from Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kirstie Alley, and a cast of bar regulars who felt like family.
From improvised characters and behind-the-scenes tricks to emotional moments that blurred the line between fiction and reality, these 15 weird facts reveal how Cheers became more than just a sitcom—it became a place audiences never wanted to leave.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - #15: The Show That Almost Got Canceled — Ted Danson
02:32 - #14: The Theme Song’s Rocky Start — Gary Portnoy
03:56 - #13: The Real Bar Behind Cheers — Bull & Finch Pub
05:12 - #12: Norm’s Surprising Full Name — George Wendt
06:25 - #11: Cliff Clavin Wasn’t Planned — John Ratzenberger
07:34 - #10: Sam Malone’s Original Backstory — Ted Danson
08:53 - #9: Norm’s Beer Wasn’t Beer — George Wendt
10:09 - #8: The Set’s Hidden Tricks — James Burrows
11:42 - #7: Carla Worked With Her Real Dad — Rhea Perlman
13:02 - #6: Kirstie Alley’s Bold First Day — Kirstie Alley
14:39 - #5: The Forgotten Spinoff — Dan Hedaya
16:04 - #4: The Finale That Stopped America — Kelsey Grammer
17:30 - #3: The Wild Tonight Show Afterparty — Jay Leno
18:59 - #2: The Secret Alternate Ending — Shelley Long
20:40 - #1: The Hidden Tribute Behind the Bar — Nicholas Colasanto
Cheers (1982): 15 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know!
Step into the bar where everybody knows your name and discover the surprising stories behind one of TV’s most iconic sitcoms. Cheers (1982) started as a near-cancellation disaster before rising to become a cultural phenomenon, thanks to unforgettable performances from Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kirstie Alley, and a cast of bar regulars who felt like family.
From improvised characters and behind-the-scenes tricks to emotional moments that blurred the line between fiction and reality, these 15 weird facts reveal how Cheers became more than just a sitcom—it became a place audiences never wanted to leave.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - #15: The Show That Almost Got Canceled — Ted Danson
02:32 - #14: The Theme Song’s Rocky Start — Gary Portnoy
03:56 - #13: The Real Bar Behind Cheers — Bull & Finch Pub
05:12 - #12: Norm’s Surprising Full Name — George Wendt
06:25 - #11: Cliff Clavin Wasn’t Planned — John Ratzenberger
07:34 - #10: Sam Malone’s Original Backstory — Ted Danson
08:53 - #9: Norm’s Beer Wasn’t Beer — George Wendt
10:09 - #8: The Set’s Hidden Tricks — James Burrows
11:42 - #7: Carla Worked With Her Real Dad — Rhea Perlman
13:02 - #6: Kirstie Alley’s Bold First Day — Kirstie Alley
14:39 - #5: The Forgotten Spinoff — Dan Hedaya
16:04 - #4: The Finale That Stopped America — Kelsey Grammer
17:30 - #3: The Wild Tonight Show Afterparty — Jay Leno
18:59 - #2: The Secret Alternate Ending — Shelley Long
20:40 - #1: The Hidden Tribute Behind the Bar — Nicholas Colasanto