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Will and Grace Fanatic · 09-19-2003, 02:49 PM

Out of all the cast member who do you think has had the most success since the show left NBC.
I think Kelsey did with the highly rated Frasier. Except for last season when it placed 30 for the season. Ted has had some success with movies but as far as television goes not so good. Yes he does have "Becker" but CBS cancelled it then brought it back for this coming season. But the show only average 11 million viewers last season.

Brian Damage · 09-19-2003, 03:06 PM

I would say Kelsey too.

DianeChambers87 · 09-19-2003, 03:50 PM

I wouldn't.....he's only been famous for playing one character...and will probably forever be typecasted. Besides can anybody name a kelsey grammer movie (besides toy story two) that was succesful?

Teddy02 · 09-19-2003, 03:53 PM

Kelsey, biggest star, highest payed. why couldn't it have been shelley? oh yes that's right b/c she chose to leave the show! see what a decision like that can do? lol

DianeChambers87 · 09-19-2003, 04:00 PM

I don't think ANY of them were really succesful....actually I would say bebe, because she's one several tony awards.

Brian Damage · 09-19-2003, 04:03 PM

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Originally posted by DianeChambers87
I wouldn't.....he's only been famous for playing one character...and will probably forever be typecasted. Besides can anybody name a kelsey grammer movie (besides toy story two) that was succesful?

You mean to tell me that Down Periscope didn't rake it in.

Central Perk · 09-19-2003, 04:07 PM

Personally, I think that Bebe Neuwirth has had the best success in acting although she might not be the most famous. She's been able to star on Broadway and she recently achieved very high critical acclaim for her role in Tadpole. Woody Harrleson has also achieved success in movies and television. John Ratzenberger has had success in all the Pixar movies. Kirstie Alley has starred in some popular movies and she had a short-lived successful sitcom on NBC. She also continues to appear in Pier 1 commercials and she has expressed interests in her own talk show. Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, and Shelley Long haven't been in the spotlight too often these past few years. Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson both have had successful television shows after Cheers ended.

Here's my list of who I think the most successful Cheers castmembers are (1 being the most successful):

1. Bebe Neuwirth
2. Woody Harrleson
3. Kelsey Grammer
4. Ted Danson
5. John Ratzenberger
6. Kirstie Alley
7. Shelley Long, George Wendt, and Rhea Perlman

DianeChambers87 · 09-19-2003, 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by Larry Paul
Personally, I think that Bebe Neuwirth has had the best success in acting although she might not be the most famous. She's been able to star on Broadway and she recently achieved very high critical acclaim for her role in Tadpole. Woody Harrleson has also achieved success in movies and television. John Ratzenberger has had success in all the Pixar movies. Kirstie Alley has starred in some popular movies and she had a short-lived successful sitcom on NBC. She also continues to appear in Pier 1 commercials and she has expressed interests in her own talk show. Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, and Shelley Long haven't been in the spotlight too often these past few years. Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson both have had successful television shows after Cheers ended.

Here's my list of who I think the most successful Cheers castmembers are (1 being the most successful):

1. Bebe Neuwirth
2. Woody Harrleson
3. Kelsey Grammer
4. Ted Danson
5. John Ratzenberger
6. Kirstie Alley
7. Shelley Long, George Wendt, and Rhea Perlman

well if we start talking "unsuccesful sitcoms" Then shelley Had two. "Kelly Kelly" and...I can't remember the other ones name....lol Samantha I need your help or any other Shell fan.

and she did do "Hello Again" "Troop Beverly Hills" "Irreconcilable differences" "outrageous fortune" "The brady bunch movie" "A very brady sequel" and "Dr. T and the women"

Brian Damage · 09-19-2003, 04:27 PM

I think Shelley's other failed sitcom was called Good Advice.

NORM · 09-19-2003, 06:25 PM

I remember in an nterview once Wendt said, "I dont think people are ready to see me in tv again. So I just stick to theatre and movies." For me its Wendt cause I think hes been in alot of stuff since Cheers, But he just wasnt as popular.

Teddy02 · 09-19-2003, 06:49 PM

Yes Shelley's other failed sitcom was "Godd Advice". and lol maria, it's funny that you said samantha, i really did expect you to call me Sam. *oh lol btw for those of you who don't know my real name it is Samantha, but you can call me sam. lol, i really love my name!

DianeChambers87 · 09-19-2003, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by Teddy02
Yes Shelley's other failed sitcom was "Godd Advice". and lol maria, it's funny that you said samantha, i really did expect you to call me Sam. *oh lol btw for those of you who don't know my real name it is Samantha, but you can call me sam. lol, i really love my name!

I typed "Sam" But didn't want everybody to get confused...lol

dr frasier crane · 09-19-2003, 09:17 PM

I think Kelsey Grammer has been the most successful with his multiple-winning role on Frasier and his roles in Down Periscope and TV movies like Benedict Arnold. He is also doing Gary the Rat now. Also, A really great movie of his, that was really successful, was 15 Minutes starring Robert DeNiro.

barwars · 09-20-2003, 10:34 AM

Definately Kelsey Grammer.
He's probably one of the most memorable faces in television.

Two HUGELY popular shows. With critics AND viewers.

Toy Story 2.... one of the biggest movies, EVER.

Brian Damage · 09-20-2003, 10:58 AM

Don't forget Kelsey's work on the Simpsons as Sideshow Bob.

09-19-2003, 02:49 PM	#1
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	Who has had the most success Out of all the cast member who do you think has had the most success since the show left NBC. I think Kelsey did with the highly rated Frasier. Except for last season when it placed 30 for the season. Ted has had some success with movies but as far as television goes not so good. Yes he does have "Becker" but CBS cancelled it then brought it back for this coming season. But the show only average 11 million viewers last season.
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09-19-2003, 03:50 PM	#3
DianeChambers87 Elizabeth B. Malone Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 16, 2003 Location: Swampland USA Posts: 5,178	I wouldn't.....he's only been famous for playing one character...and will probably forever be typecasted. Besides can anybody name a kelsey grammer movie (besides toy story two) that was succesful?
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09-19-2003, 03:53 PM	#4
Teddy02 La Vita e Bella Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 09, 2003 Posts: 572	Kelsey, biggest star, highest payed. why couldn't it have been shelley? oh yes that's right b/c she chose to leave the show! see what a decision like that can do? lol
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09-19-2003, 06:25 PM	#10
NORM #1 Wendt Fan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 19, 2002 Location: Wherever my wheels are rolling. Posts: 1,607	I remember in an nterview once Wendt said, "I dont think people are ready to see me in tv again. So I just stick to theatre and movies." For me its Wendt cause I think hes been in alot of stuff since Cheers, But he just wasnt as popular.
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09-19-2003, 09:17 PM	#13
dr frasier crane Imagine Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 489	I think Kelsey Grammer has been the most successful with his multiple-winning role on Frasier and his roles in Down Periscope and TV movies like Benedict Arnold. He is also doing Gary the Rat now. Also, A really great movie of his, that was really successful, was 15 Minutes starring Robert DeNiro.
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09-19-2003, 03:06 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I would say Kelsey too.

09-19-2003, 04:00 PM	#5
DianeChambers87 Elizabeth B. Malone Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 16, 2003 Location: Swampland USA Posts: 5,178	I don't think ANY of them were really succesful....actually I would say bebe, because she's one several tony awards.

09-19-2003, 04:07 PM	#7
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Personally, I think that Bebe Neuwirth has had the best success in acting although she might not be the most famous. She's been able to star on Broadway and she recently achieved very high critical acclaim for her role in Tadpole. Woody Harrleson has also achieved success in movies and television. John Ratzenberger has had success in all the Pixar movies. Kirstie Alley has starred in some popular movies and she had a short-lived successful sitcom on NBC. She also continues to appear in Pier 1 commercials and she has expressed interests in her own talk show. Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, and Shelley Long haven't been in the spotlight too often these past few years. Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson both have had successful television shows after Cheers ended. Here's my list of who I think the most successful Cheers castmembers are (1 being the most successful): 1. Bebe Neuwirth 2. Woody Harrleson 3. Kelsey Grammer 4. Ted Danson 5. John Ratzenberger 6. Kirstie Alley 7. Shelley Long, George Wendt, and Rhea Perlman

09-19-2003, 04:27 PM	#9
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I think Shelley's other failed sitcom was called Good Advice.

09-19-2003, 06:49 PM	#11
Teddy02 La Vita e Bella Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 09, 2003 Posts: 572	Yes Shelley's other failed sitcom was "Godd Advice". and lol maria, it's funny that you said samantha, i really did expect you to call me Sam. *oh lol btw for those of you who don't know my real name it is Samantha, but you can call me sam. lol, i really love my name!

09-20-2003, 10:34 AM	#14
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Definately Kelsey Grammer. He's probably one of the most memorable faces in television. Two HUGELY popular shows. With critics AND viewers. Toy Story 2.... one of the biggest movies, EVER.

09-20-2003, 10:58 AM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Don't forget Kelsey's work on the Simpsons as Sideshow Bob.