Misuse of "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

chipsaugratin · 02-13-2008, 02:59 PM

I don't know if this is the appropriate place to mention this, but here goes. A chain of restaurant/bars in Canada, "Kelsey's," has recently begun ariring commercials using "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," the original as sung and recorded by Gary Portnoy. Their slogan is "Cheers to Good Food." Shame on you, Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo, or whomever else is responsible. I call for an immediate boycott of Kelsey's, until they cease using the song. It is ruining my warm fuzzies of the show.

Shelley · 02-13-2008, 03:34 PM

You might as well boycott Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr. Pepper, too. The commercial uses the Cheers' theme song, too.

Moondance · 02-13-2008, 04:32 PM

Kelsey's pizza is too darn good to give up and boycott!

chipsaugratin · 02-13-2008, 06:45 PM

I wasn't aware of Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr. Pepper and I have never tried it, but it goes on the boycott list!

Mikado · 02-13-2008, 11:36 PM

its called "selling out" Chips....it's no big deal, even the Beatles music is being used this way ...Although, i have to say, it always seems weird when I hear the Cheers theme being used for a bar chain named "Kelsey's" ...which is a name i always associate with the bar from All in the Family!

(Now, if the bar chain were called Cheers............)

Janice · 02-14-2008, 12:47 AM

I love the song. However I hear it, wherever I hear it, suits me fine. It's not like it's played on the radio. I love hearing popular songs used in advertising.

Ireneparalegal · 02-14-2008, 12:49 AM

Whoever owns the song has every right to use it however he or she sees fit.

Shelley · 02-14-2008, 02:26 AM

It doesn't bother me that the Cheers theme song is used in adversting.

chipsaugratin · 02-14-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Whoever owns the song has every right to use it however he or she sees fit.

Absolutely right - I have every right to boycott whomever it is sold to.

samanddiane4eva · 02-14-2008, 03:35 PM

The problem I have when I hear the commercials for chocolate cherry diet Dr Pepper is that I think Cheers is on.

chipsaugratin · 02-14-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

its called "selling out" Chips....it's no big deal, even the Beatles music is being used this way ...Although, i have to say, it always seems weird when I hear the Cheers theme being used for a bar chain named "Kelsey's" ...which is a name i always associate with the bar from All in the Family!

(Now, if the bar chain were called Cheers............)

There were/are bars in Canada called "Cheers", not affiliated as far as I know with the TV show and they don't use the theme. (At one time, the show creators also licensed lounges and bars at hotels and restaurants around the US.)

Oh, ... and it is a big deal to me.

Ireneparalegal · 02-14-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chipsaugratin

Absolutely right - I have every right to boycott whomever it is sold to.

They didn't sell the song, they ALLOWED its use. And you have every right to complain or show your disgust as you see fit. Good luck.

Zoneboy · 02-14-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chipsaugratin

Absolutely right - I have every right to boycott whomever it is sold to.

I seriously doubt that Kelsey's or Cadbury Schweppes (Makers of Dr. Pepper) will go in the red because of your boycotts.

peter may · 02-16-2008, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipsaugratin

I don't know if this is the appropriate place to mention this, but here goes. A chain of restaurant/bars in Canada, "Kelsey's," has recently begun ariring commercials using "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," the original as sung and recorded by Gary Portnoy. Their slogan is "Cheers to Good Food." Shame on you, Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo, or whomever else is responsible. I call for an immediate boycott of Kelsey's, until they cease using the song. It is ruining my warm fuzzies of the show.

you need a hobby

AKA · 02-16-2008, 02:51 PM

You know, if the publishers of the song, as well as the owners of the recording (presumably Paramount) think it's okay to use it in a commercial, I would hardly consider it a "misuse."

In fact, who's to say hearing the song in a Dr. Pepper commercial hasn't rekindled someone's interest in the show? Maybe Dr. Pepper and Kelsey's has sold a few Cheers DVD sets. Perhaps that caused a resurgence in DVD sales, which caused Paramount to finally release season 9.

But if you want to boycott Dr. Pepper and Kelsey's, more power to you. I hear that Mr. Pibb, along with Red Vines, is "crazy delicious."

02-13-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
chipsaugratin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 07, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 194	Misuse of "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" I don't know if this is the appropriate place to mention this, but here goes. A chain of restaurant/bars in Canada, "Kelsey's," has recently begun ariring commercials using "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," the original as sung and recorded by Gary Portnoy. Their slogan is "Cheers to Good Food." Shame on you, Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo, or whomever else is responsible. I call for an immediate boycott of Kelsey's, until they cease using the song. It is ruining my warm fuzzies of the show.

02-13-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
Shelley Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 12, 2001 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 1,081	You might as well boycott Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr. Pepper, too. The commercial uses the Cheers' theme song, too.
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02-14-2008, 12:49 AM	#7
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Whoever owns the song has every right to use it however he or she sees fit.
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02-13-2008, 04:32 PM	#3
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Kelsey's pizza is too darn good to give up and boycott!

02-13-2008, 06:45 PM	#4
chipsaugratin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 07, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 194	I wasn't aware of Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr. Pepper and I have never tried it, but it goes on the boycott list!

02-13-2008, 11:36 PM	#5
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	its called "selling out" Chips....it's no big deal, even the Beatles music is being used this way ...Although, i have to say, it always seems weird when I hear the Cheers theme being used for a bar chain named "Kelsey's" ...which is a name i always associate with the bar from All in the Family! (Now, if the bar chain were called Cheers............)

02-14-2008, 12:47 AM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I love the song. However I hear it, wherever I hear it, suits me fine. It's not like it's played on the radio. I love hearing popular songs used in advertising.

02-14-2008, 02:26 AM	#8
Shelley Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 12, 2001 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 1,081	It doesn't bother me that the Cheers theme song is used in adversting.

02-14-2008, 03:35 PM	#10
samanddiane4eva Icon credit: Me Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 476	The problem I have when I hear the commercials for chocolate cherry diet Dr Pepper is that I think Cheers is on.

02-16-2008, 02:51 PM	#15
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	You know, if the publishers of the song, as well as the owners of the recording (presumably Paramount) think it's okay to use it in a commercial, I would hardly consider it a "misuse." In fact, who's to say hearing the song in a Dr. Pepper commercial hasn't rekindled someone's interest in the show? Maybe Dr. Pepper and Kelsey's has sold a few Cheers DVD sets. Perhaps that caused a resurgence in DVD sales, which caused Paramount to finally release season 9. But if you want to boycott Dr. Pepper and Kelsey's, more power to you. I hear that Mr. Pibb, along with Red Vines, is "crazy delicious."