Sitcom Guest Stars on 8SR

[murray_de]

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - The Tuesday, May 6 episode of ABC's "8 Simple Rules" will be like a reunion at Sitcom High.

Former "Cheers" stars Shelley Long and John Ratzenberger are guest-starring in the episode, playing neighbors of Paul (John Ritter) and Cate Hennessy (Katey Sagal). Ritter and Sagal, of course, were best known previously for "Three's Company" and "Married ... with Children," respectively.

In the episode, Long and Ratzenberger -- Diane Chambers and Cliff Clavin on "Cheers" -- play Mary Ellen and Fred Doyle, neighbors to the Hennessys who have some issues socially. Paul and Cate reluctantly invite them to dinner, only to find their hospitality reciprocated in the form of an invitation for the entire family to the Doyles' daughter's wedding.

Long left "Cheers" in 1987, midway through its 11-season run. Her credits since then include "The Brady Bunch Movie" and its sequels, "Dr. T and the Women" and several TV movies.

Ratzenberger starred in ABC's movie "The Pennsylvania Miners Story" earlier this season and has voiced characters in both "Toy Story" movies and the upcoming "Finding Nemo."

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