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Janice · 03-27-2002, 10:56 AM

I seem to recall Sam's ex-wife making a brief appearance on Cheers. I remember Carla announcing who she was. Does anyone recall this or have I lost it?
If anyone does remember, I'd love to know why she was there as well.
Thanks.

Central Perk · 03-27-2002, 04:36 PM

I remember that...I think he just went to the movies with her when he was drinking again.

Diane Chambers-Malone · 03-27-2002, 05:02 PM

Yes, it was the episode where he was trying to convince Diane that he was going out with other women, but then Carla said something about it being Sam's ex wife. I think it was a little odd that they didn't make a bigger deal out of it.

Janice · 03-27-2002, 05:51 PM

Thanks so much Must See TV and DianeC. Here's what my foggy memory is telling me. He was trying to make Diane think he was dating a smart, cultured woman because she said he could only get bimbos. They come in Cheers after the theater with a Playbill talking about how great the play was. As they're leaving, Diane notices the Playbill is years old.
Is this the episode? Sorry, this is driving me nuts.

Samsgirl xo · 03-27-2002, 06:44 PM

yup!! thats the episode shes on!

Janice · 03-27-2002, 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by Samsgirl xo
yup!! thats the episode shes on!

Bless you Samsgirl xo!

Samsgirl xo · 03-27-2002, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by JanLady617

Bless you Samsgirl xo!

oo wow im right up there with the priest! lol (feels special)

Dr. Lilith Sternin · 03-28-2002, 08:34 PM

Yes, she was played by Donna McKechnie... who some may know from Broadway's "A Chorus Line" in the 1970s???

TV Guy · 03-29-2002, 01:14 AM

Donna played Sam's ex-wife Debra in the second episode of the series (the first to be filmed after the pilot). I agree that it's strange that we never heard from her or saw her again, since it was obvious from that episode that Debra and Sam were on good terms.

Samsgirl xo · 03-29-2002, 02:36 PM

yea very true!! and you know what thats the only character they never brought up again.. because even when diane left they still had her mentioned by snickering carla or in joke.. lol

Janice · 03-29-2002, 05:15 PM

Was the reason for Sam's divorce ever addressed on the show? Was it a long-term marriage? I suspect his marriage was a casuality of his alcoholism, as was his baseball career--but I'm just speculating.
Anyone know?

sammyanddiane · 03-29-2002, 08:42 PM

hey guys,yeah i definitlly agree with ya all the way about sams ex wife debra,She,s an importent character and way more nesessary
definitlly even defintlly more importent to the show cheers and sams history and past,I WAS REALLY MAD WHEN THEY ALL ALMOST
ENTIRELLY COMPLETLLY LEFT HER OUT OF THE SHOW,DID THEY FORGET SHE WAS SAMS EX WIFE AND WE ONLY SAW HER FOR ABOUT 4 OR 5 MINUTES IN SAMS WOMEN WHICH AIRED ON OCTOBER 6TH 1982.BUT I THOUGHT THE WOMEN WHO PLAYED HER WAS EXCELLENT IN HER SMALLER BUT EXTREMLLY IMPORTENT
ROLE DEFINTILLY,I GUESS EXTREMLLY IS TAKING IT TO FAR BUT VERY IMPORTENT ROLE,and also SAM AND DEBRA DIVORCED BECAUSE OF SAMS DRINKING PROBLAM,and that it cost him his marriage,It was well he was explaining it to woody in young dr wenstin,well i hope it helps,LOL thanks

gettoknowsomeone · 03-30-2002, 03:17 PM

That must explain a strange and puzzling line (for me at least) from a recent episode that aired on N&N. Sam was trying convince Woody and Coach's niece not to marry and he mentioned something about having had a failed marriage when he was young. Diane looked upset (as if she didn't knew that) but suprisingly nothing more was said about it. I wondered what he meant by that; he must talking about Debra (how many exwifes does he has?)

Samsgirl xo · 03-31-2002, 02:25 AM

yea he had to.. and that was very strange how that topic ws never brought up amongst sam and diane, or when diane left sam at the alter,wierd.. and they were good friends from that early episode which he was trying to prove a point to diane in.. oh well.. sitcom mysterys.. just like the disapearing dog on the brady bunch.. lol ne1 remember that nan commercial?

03-27-2002, 10:56 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The former Mrs. Malone I seem to recall Sam's ex-wife making a brief appearance on Cheers. I remember Carla announcing who she was. Does anyone recall this or have I lost it? If anyone does remember, I'd love to know why she was there as well. Thanks.

03-27-2002, 05:02 PM	#3
Diane Chambers-Malone "Shelley Long Fan" Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 28, 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 136	Yes, it was the episode where he was trying to convince Diane that he was going out with other women, but then Carla said something about it being Sam's ex wife. I think it was a little odd that they didn't make a bigger deal out of it.
	__________________ ~Alanna~ ~"I'm not perfect, but I'd like to be perfect. I'm working on it."-Shelley Long~ ~"Let Light and Love Prevail"-Shelley Long~ ~Sam: "I've never met an intelligent woman I'd want to date!" Diane: On behalf of all of the intelligent women around the world, let me just say 'WHEW!' "~ *DCheersFanC@aol.com*

03-28-2002, 08:34 PM	#8
Dr. Lilith Sternin Ice Cube in Heels Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 31, 2002 Posts: 523	Yes, she was played by Donna McKechnie... who some may know from Broadway's "A Chorus Line" in the 1970s???
	__________________ "Musical theatre -- it's totally American and when it's good, it's like nothing else." ~Bebe Neuwirth </center> Lilith: I mapped out our dominant and recessive traits on a genome square, applied Mendel's laws, allowed for anomolies, and concluded that you are the best biological choice. Frasier: I see. Well, enticed as I am by your honeyed words, I'm gonna need some kissin'. Lilith: Frasier, don't misunderstand. I'm not proposing any change in our relationship. Frasier: Would we sleep together? Lilith: I thought we'd freeze your sperm. Frasier: Is that a yes or a no? Lilith: Natural fertilization isn't practical. I'd have to fly to Seattle every time I ovulate. Frasier: Right, okay. So then, your plan is for me to visit some local doctor, freeze my essence, and then bring it home with you. Lilith: Correct. I'll take mine to go!

03-27-2002, 04:36 PM	#2
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I remember that...I think he just went to the movies with her when he was drinking again.

03-27-2002, 05:51 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Thanks so much Must See TV and DianeC. Here's what my foggy memory is telling me. He was trying to make Diane think he was dating a smart, cultured woman because she said he could only get bimbos. They come in Cheers after the theater with a Playbill talking about how great the play was. As they're leaving, Diane notices the Playbill is years old. Is this the episode? Sorry, this is driving me nuts.

03-27-2002, 06:44 PM	#5
Samsgirl xo I luv my hitachi vcr Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 761	yup!! thats the episode shes on!

03-29-2002, 01:14 AM	#9
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Donna played Sam's ex-wife Debra in the second episode of the series (the first to be filmed after the pilot). I agree that it's strange that we never heard from her or saw her again, since it was obvious from that episode that Debra and Sam were on good terms.

03-29-2002, 02:36 PM	#10
Samsgirl xo I luv my hitachi vcr Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 761	yea very true!! and you know what thats the only character they never brought up again.. because even when diane left they still had her mentioned by snickering carla or in joke.. lol

03-29-2002, 05:15 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Was the reason for Sam's divorce ever addressed on the show? Was it a long-term marriage? I suspect his marriage was a casuality of his alcoholism, as was his baseball career--but I'm just speculating. Anyone know?

03-29-2002, 08:42 PM	#12
sammyanddiane Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 28, 2001 Location: canada Posts: 427	hey guys,yeah i definitlly agree with ya all the way about sams ex wife debra,She,s an importent character and way more nesessary definitlly even defintlly more importent to the show cheers and sams history and past,I WAS REALLY MAD WHEN THEY ALL ALMOST ENTIRELLY COMPLETLLY LEFT HER OUT OF THE SHOW,DID THEY FORGET SHE WAS SAMS EX WIFE AND WE ONLY SAW HER FOR ABOUT 4 OR 5 MINUTES IN SAMS WOMEN WHICH AIRED ON OCTOBER 6TH 1982.BUT I THOUGHT THE WOMEN WHO PLAYED HER WAS EXCELLENT IN HER SMALLER BUT EXTREMLLY IMPORTENT ROLE DEFINTILLY,I GUESS EXTREMLLY IS TAKING IT TO FAR BUT VERY IMPORTENT ROLE,and also SAM AND DEBRA DIVORCED BECAUSE OF SAMS DRINKING PROBLAM,and that it cost him his marriage,It was well he was explaining it to woody in young dr wenstin,well i hope it helps,LOL thanks

03-30-2002, 03:17 PM	#13
gettoknowsomeone Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 19, 2002 Posts: 54	That must explain a strange and puzzling line (for me at least) from a recent episode that aired on N&N. Sam was trying convince Woody and Coach's niece not to marry and he mentioned something about having had a failed marriage when he was young. Diane looked upset (as if she didn't knew that) but suprisingly nothing more was said about it. I wondered what he meant by that; he must talking about Debra (how many exwifes does he has?)

03-31-2002, 02:25 AM	#14
Samsgirl xo I luv my hitachi vcr Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 761	yea he had to.. and that was very strange how that topic ws never brought up amongst sam and diane, or when diane left sam at the alter,wierd.. and they were good friends from that early episode which he was trying to prove a point to diane in.. oh well.. sitcom mysterys.. just like the disapearing dog on the brady bunch.. lol ne1 remember that nan commercial?