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JamesG · 10-08-2012, 03:10 PM

"Cheers" Reunion: Ted Danson Praises Shelly Long For Show's Success
10/08/2012

Sam Malone and Diane Chambers may have had their fair share of tension as an on-again off-again couple on "Cheers", but 30 years later, Ted Danson (Malone) thinks Shelly Long (Chambers) has everything to do with the show's success.

"You really put us on the map," Danson told Long at the "Cheers" 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner, according to "Entertainment Tonight". "And this is not my opinion. This is everybody's. We hadn't seen a character like Diane Chambers for years ... You really put 'Cheers' on the map with your astounding performance."

Long took home an Emmy for her performance on the sitcom, with the series earning a total of 28 Emmys over the course of its 11 seasons.

"Entertainment Tonight" had exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the "Cheers" Reunion Dinner, which took place on Sat., Oct. 6. and was hosted by the show’s creators, James Burrows, Glen Charles and Les Charles. Danson, Long and their "Cheers" co-stars Kirstie Alley, Shelley Long, George Wendt, John Ratzenberger, Bebe Neuwirth and Rhea Perlman were in attendance.

Interestingly enough, Long wasn't looking for a small screen role when she first read the "Cheers" script.

"I was not looking for a sitcom, because the philosophy at that point was that you had to make a choice: Were you going to do movies or TV? You couldn't cross over," Long told GQ according to the magazine's "Cheers" oral history. "Then this script came along, and it was the best TV script I'd ever read."

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Schmoopie · 10-08-2012, 11:11 PM

That's awesome! Ted Danson sounds like a great guy!

PrettyinPink55 · 10-09-2012, 12:42 AM

That's very sweet of him to say. He does seem like a nice guy. And he's aged very nicely!! Still very handsome too!!!

duckie · 10-09-2012, 02:02 AM

She was the main reason I watched Cheers, after she left, I didnt like it as much.

ThomasE · 11-15-2012, 07:13 PM

Shelley deserves that praise. I am glad for her.

catlover79 · 11-15-2012, 07:55 PM

Ted and Shelley didn't always get along during her time on the show, but have long since mended fences. That was a very sweet speech that Ted gave. It looks like a great time was had by all!!

PrettyinPink55 · 11-16-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Ted and Shelley didn't always get along during her time on the show, but have long since mended fences. That was a very sweet speech that Ted gave. It looks like a great time was had by all!!

I have heard that there was tension behind the scenes, but I am glad they have forgiven and forgotten.

They had the most amazing chemistry!!!

littlebelle · 12-11-2012, 04:10 AM

Very sweet. Shelley Long put the "eers" in "Cheers". She drove it to be a success- despite what people say about her being difficult to work with. Those are usually the most talented, driven stars.

10-08-2012, 03:10 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Ted Danson Praises Shelly Long for "Cheers'" Success *"Cheers" Reunion: Ted Danson Praises Shelly Long For Show's Success* 10/08/2012 Sam Malone and Diane Chambers may have had their fair share of tension as an on-again off-again couple on "Cheers", but 30 years later, Ted Danson (Malone) thinks Shelly Long (Chambers) has everything to do with the show's success. "You really put us on the map," Danson told Long at the "Cheers" 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner, according to "Entertainment Tonight". "And this is not my opinion. This is everybody's. We hadn't seen a character like Diane Chambers for years ... You really put 'Cheers' on the map with your astounding performance." Long took home an Emmy for her performance on the sitcom, with the series earning a total of 28 Emmys over the course of its 11 seasons. "Entertainment Tonight" had exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the "Cheers" Reunion Dinner, which took place on Sat., Oct. 6. and was hosted by the show’s creators, James Burrows, Glen Charles and Les Charles. Danson, Long and their "Cheers" co-stars Kirstie Alley, Shelley Long, George Wendt, John Ratzenberger, Bebe Neuwirth and Rhea Perlman were in attendance. Interestingly enough, Long wasn't looking for a small screen role when she first read the "Cheers" script. "I was not looking for a sitcom, because the philosophy at that point was that you had to make a choice: Were you going to do movies or TV? You couldn't cross over," Long told GQ according to the magazine's "Cheers" oral history. "Then this script came along, and it was the best TV script I'd ever read." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/1..._1948161.html? Attached Images

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12-11-2012, 04:10 AM	#8
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	Very sweet. Shelley Long put the "eers" in "Cheers". She drove it to be a success- despite what people say about her being difficult to work with. Those are usually the most talented, driven stars.