‘Cheers’ creators reveal how they really felt about Shelley Long’s shocking exit
There were some critics that said when Shelley walks out the door, that’s the end of ‘Cheers.’ And we had to live with that,” ...
“Cheers” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left
Long played Diane on the show's first five seasons Cheers ran for eleven seasons — including six after star Shelley Long left — but the show’s success was anything but certain. Glen and Les Charles, ...
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“Cheers” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left
Danson, 77, praised his former costar, explaining, “Shelley really gave the first year or two or three the boost that Cheers needed.” From the pilot, on, he said, Long was “astounding and ...