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Chambers · 06-16-2004, 08:34 PM

Norm is listed as people's favorite character more often than any other character on the show. This fascinates me because I can't think of many other shows where the supporting characters are more popular than the main characters.

Actually, when I first started watching the show (in the Rebecca years) Norm and Carla were my absolute favorites.

Norm was the perfect barfly - the best supporting character. And Wendt was smart enough to make the most of his role without trying to be a "star." This is what he said in an interview:

"I didn't love the Norm episodes as much...I always found them a bit outlandish. It was better when Norm just had a cool entrance or a funny run with Cliff."

source: http://www.eonline.com/Reviews/Tv/Sc...01/011006.html

Norm was a landmark in TV history. He struck a chord with anyone who has ever felt "average." Without him, I don't think there would be a Homer Simpson.

CheersChild4life · 06-16-2004, 09:41 PM

Yeah Norm was the perfect supporting charecter.

Brian Damage · 06-16-2004, 10:46 PM

The funny thing is, Norm 9 out of 10 times didn't do much of anything. Yet, he was still funny.

Orville Kruger · 06-17-2004, 08:19 AM

GREAT NORM QUOTES-

SAM: "What are you up to Norm?"
NORM: "My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall."

NORM: "It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing Milkbone underwear."

click here for funny Odd Couple stuff

barwars · 06-17-2004, 09:53 AM

Norm Peterson is without doubt the best character in the history of the world.

Books, Movie, Theater, Television -- nobody is funnier.

From day 1, Norm has been my favorite character. I honestly can't remember not laughing at him.

My favorite Norm moment would have to be the Normism Orville Kruger posted....

Sam:
What are you up to Norm?

Norm:
My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall.

Brian Damage · 06-17-2004, 10:38 AM

That's a great Niles quote you have in your signature Tim.

barwars · 06-17-2004, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian Damage
That's a great Niles quote you have in your signature Tim.

thanks, I stole it from DianeDiane.

NORM · 06-17-2004, 05:24 PM

Norm is by far the best character, to me anyways. And George Wendt is just incredible. Without a doubt one of my favorite people to walk the planet lol

CliffClavin · 06-20-2004, 08:39 PM

So is uhhhhh.....Clifford Clavin !

CliffClavin · 06-20-2004, 08:40 PM

PZelda · 06-21-2004, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NORM
Norm is by far the best character, to me anyways. And George Wendt is just incredible. Without a doubt one of my favorite people to walk the planet lol

I have to agree with you there! I've always liked Norm

I like everybody else on Cheers, but he's definitely funny! He was so funny in the ep in Season 3 where Sam and Coach go back to school to get their diplomas and Sam calls Norm and Cliff stupid and then he goes back and asks them to help him w/ his studying...then they start talking like stupid cartoon people. PRICELESS!

06-16-2004, 08:34 PM	#1
Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	Normie Norm is listed as people's favorite character more often than any other character on the show. This fascinates me because I can't think of many other shows where the supporting characters are more popular than the main characters. Actually, when I first started watching the show (in the Rebecca years) Norm and Carla were my absolute favorites. Norm was the perfect barfly - the best supporting character. And Wendt was smart enough to make the most of his role without trying to be a "star." This is what he said in an interview: "I didn't love the Norm episodes as much...I always found them a bit outlandish. It was better when Norm just had a cool entrance or a funny run with Cliff." source: http://www.eonline.com/Reviews/Tv/Sc...01/011006.html Norm was a landmark in TV history. He struck a chord with anyone who has ever felt "average." Without him, I don't think there would be a Homer Simpson.
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06-17-2004, 05:24 PM	#8
NORM #1 Wendt Fan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 19, 2002 Location: Wherever my wheels are rolling. Posts: 1,607	Norm is by far the best character, to me anyways. And George Wendt is just incredible. Without a doubt one of my favorite people to walk the planet lol
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06-20-2004, 08:39 PM	#9
CliffClavin Yada Yada Yada Senior Member Join Date: May 04, 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403	So is uhhhhh.....Clifford Clavin !
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06-16-2004, 09:41 PM	#2
CheersChild4life Absolutely Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Somwhere Fabulous Posts: 2,814	Yeah Norm was the perfect supporting charecter.

06-16-2004, 10:46 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The funny thing is, Norm 9 out of 10 times didn't do much of anything. Yet, he was still funny.

06-17-2004, 08:19 AM	#4
Orville Kruger Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2004 Posts: 151	GREAT NORM QUOTES- SAM: "What are you up to Norm?" NORM: "My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall." NORM: "It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing Milkbone underwear." click here for funny Odd Couple stuff

06-17-2004, 09:53 AM	#5
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Norm Peterson is without doubt the best character in the history of the world. Books, Movie, Theater, Television -- nobody is funnier. From day 1, Norm has been my favorite character. I honestly can't remember not laughing at him. My favorite Norm moment would have to be the Normism Orville Kruger posted.... Sam: What are you up to Norm? Norm: My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall.

06-17-2004, 10:38 AM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	That's a great Niles quote you have in your signature Tim.

06-20-2004, 08:40 PM	#10
CliffClavin Yada Yada Yada Senior Member Join Date: May 04, 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403