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Dulcineah1 · 05-17-2002, 04:58 PM

I was watching the episode where the guys go to a Godzilla marathon last night, and they were talking about how one of the actresses left after a couple of movies. And Woody said something like "Why would an actress want to leave a successful series halfway through?"

Anyone else notice this?

Central Perk · 05-17-2002, 05:08 PM

I never saw this episode...maybe coincidence or maybe it was intended.

samanddiane4eva · 05-17-2002, 06:02 PM

I don't remember seeing that episode but if it was geared toward Shelley then that was downright rude! Sorry I can't help myself occasionally.

Janice · 05-17-2002, 07:43 PM

I've never seen the episode, but from what you wrote, it sounds intentional. That would be quite a coincidence if it wasn't. If it was, it wasn't Woody Harrelson's fault because he just reads what's written for him.
My vote goes for--that was a dig at Shelley Long.

pinkpunk88 · 05-17-2002, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by Dulcineah1
I was watching the episode where the guys go to a Godzilla marathon last night, and they were talking about how one of the actresses left after a couple of movies. And Woody said something like "Why would an actress want to leave a successful series halfway through?"

Anyone else notice this?

It was such a dig

danithang · 05-17-2002, 11:25 PM

I saw that episode and the first thing I thought was, it was a dig at Shelley Long, so I think it was intentional.

Diane Chambers-Malone · 05-18-2002, 10:08 PM

I absolutely agree that this was a positive "dig" at Shelley. Personally, some of the feelings towards Shelley presented by the rest of the show's creators and other members, were ridiculous and rude at times. They treated Shelley like a second class citizen after she left. Everyone complained that she was a "perfectionist" and was prim and proper. Well, I question if they have ever heard the phrase "to each their own". I never could grasp why they just didn't accept Shelley for her personality, which in my opinion, is the way that actors should act. She was a serious performer, there is nothing wrong with that. If this is a "dig" than it just shines a light on the immaturity expressed by other parties involved with Shelley's departure.

ThomasE · 05-19-2002, 03:58 PM

I strongly believe that was aimed at Shelly as well. To me it seemed like it was all in fun. It struck me as funny. Along with Lilith, Diane is my favorite character.
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Samsgirl xo · 05-19-2002, 08:36 PM

it definatly was.. the things people do for comedy.. ::sighs:: but it was funny though.. lol

Freakzilla · 05-21-2002, 04:43 PM

I thought the line was funny. Cheers was in a self-referential mood during season 11.

One other reference to the past was also in that episode. A guy named Gus who used to own the bar shows up. The first time a Gus was mentioned, it was in the season 1 episode where Coach tries to help some guy with a problem. In that episode, Gus was owner before the owner who sold Sam the bar and deceased.

In the season 11 episode, Gus was the owner who sold Sam the bar and Coach was deceased. I guess it is possible that two guys named Gus could have owned Cheers.

pinkpunk88 · 05-21-2002, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by Diane Chambers-Malone
I absolutely agree that this was a positive "dig" at Shelley. Personally, some of the feelings towards Shelley presented by the rest of the show's creators and other members, were ridiculous and rude at times. They treated Shelley like a second class citizen after she left. Everyone complained that she was a "perfectionist" and was prim and proper. Well, I question if they have ever heard the phrase "to each their own". I never could grasp why they just didn't accept Shelley for her personality, which in my opinion, is the way that actors should act. She was a serious performer, there is nothing wrong with that. If this is a "dig" than it just shines a light on the immaturity expressed by other parties involved with Shelley's departure.

I was watching 20 yrs of must see tv last night and they showed the clip where diane left and one critic said cheers ended when diane left and then they showed shelly and she was so embaraced

Sitcomwriter · 05-21-2002, 08:53 PM

I too have never seen that one but it sounds intended!

bad_2472000 · 05-26-2002, 01:11 AM

the first time i saw it, its the first thing i thought of yeah definitly!!

05-17-2002, 04:58 PM	#1
Dulcineah1 Princess Dulcineah Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 12, 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 101	Was that a dig at Shelley Long? I was watching the episode where the guys go to a Godzilla marathon last night, and they were talking about how one of the actresses left after a couple of movies. And Woody said something like "Why would an actress want to leave a successful series halfway through?" Anyone else notice this?
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05-18-2002, 10:08 PM	#7
Diane Chambers-Malone "Shelley Long Fan" Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 28, 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 136	I absolutely agree that this was a positive "dig" at Shelley. Personally, some of the feelings towards Shelley presented by the rest of the show's creators and other members, were ridiculous and rude at times. They treated Shelley like a second class citizen after she left. Everyone complained that she was a "perfectionist" and was prim and proper. Well, I question if they have ever heard the phrase "to each their own". I never could grasp why they just didn't accept Shelley for her personality, which in my opinion, is the way that actors should act. She was a serious performer, there is nothing wrong with that. If this is a "dig" than it just shines a light on the immaturity expressed by other parties involved with Shelley's departure.
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05-26-2002, 01:11 AM	#13
bad_2472000 Member Forum Cub Join Date: May 26, 2002 Posts: 2	the first time i saw it, its the first thing i thought of yeah definitly!!
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05-17-2002, 05:08 PM	#2
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I never saw this episode...maybe coincidence or maybe it was intended.

05-17-2002, 06:02 PM	#3
samanddiane4eva Icon credit: Me Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 476	I don't remember seeing that episode but if it was geared toward Shelley then that was downright rude! Sorry I can't help myself occasionally.

05-17-2002, 07:43 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I've never seen the episode, but from what you wrote, it sounds intentional. That would be quite a coincidence if it wasn't. If it was, it wasn't Woody Harrelson's fault because he just reads what's written for him. My vote goes for--that was a dig at Shelley Long.

05-17-2002, 11:25 PM	#6
danithang Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 15, 2001 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 293	I saw that episode and the first thing I thought was, it was a dig at Shelley Long, so I think it was intentional.

05-19-2002, 03:58 PM	#8
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I strongly believe that was aimed at Shelly as well. To me it seemed like it was all in fun. It struck me as funny. Along with Lilith, Diane is my favorite character. ------------------------------------------------ Roseanne: The New Becky. Roseanne: I can't believe "Bewitched" would try to have 2 Darrins. Jackie: They figured the show was such a hit that they could get away with it. Becky #2: I like the second Darrin better.

05-19-2002, 08:36 PM	#9
Samsgirl xo I luv my hitachi vcr Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 761	it definatly was.. the things people do for comedy.. ::sighs:: but it was funny though.. lol

05-21-2002, 04:43 PM	#10
Freakzilla Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2000 Location: Portage, Michigan, United States Posts: 556	I thought the line was funny. Cheers was in a self-referential mood during season 11. One other reference to the past was also in that episode. A guy named Gus who used to own the bar shows up. The first time a Gus was mentioned, it was in the season 1 episode where Coach tries to help some guy with a problem. In that episode, Gus was owner before the owner who sold Sam the bar and deceased. In the season 11 episode, Gus was the owner who sold Sam the bar and Coach was deceased. I guess it is possible that two guys named Gus could have owned Cheers.

05-21-2002, 08:53 PM	#12
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	I too have never seen that one but it sounds intended!