‘Cheers’ creators reveal how they really felt about Shelley Long’s shocking exit
Les Charles said that when he heard about her exit, he felt, “Sheer panic.” His brother and co-creator Glen chimed in, “There ...
“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 seasonsCheers ran for eleven seasons — including six after star Shelley Long left ...
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Cheers Creators Felt Sitcom's Success Was Tied to Shelley Long Staying
Cheers creators Glen and Les Charles discuss the initial concerns that they had that the sitcom's future was tied to Shelley Long.
Ted Danson Pulled for ‘Crazy as Hell’ Woody Harrelson to Get “Cheers” Role
The duo talked about Harrelson’s casting on the Feb. 26 episode of SiriusXM’s Where Everybody Knows Your Name alongside the ...
“Cheers” wouldn't have 'survived' without Shelley Long's Diane, creators say — so they panicked when she left
Brothers Glen and Les recall feeling "sheer panic" when Long announced her decision to leave the sitcom after five seasons.