‘Cheers’ premiered on Sept. 30 way back in 1982. The beloved show remains one of the best TV comedies ever. See Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kirstie Alley, and more then and now.

Tributes to George Wendt quickly poured in after his family confirmed that the “Cheers” star died Tuesday morning at the age of 76. Wendt, who played the wise-cracking and self-deprecating ...

Unfortunately, Cheers isn’t streaming on Netflix or Peacock in the United States. Where To Watch Fletch : Wendt portrayed ex-convict Fat Sam in Chevy Chase’s 1985 comedy classic Fletch .

He went on to earn six Primetime Emmy nominations for his role as a lovable barfly on Cheers. Obituaries. George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died. May 20, 2025 7:41 PM ET.

George Wendt, who earned six Emmy nominations playing Norm Peterson on the NBC series 'Cheers,' died Tuesday. He was 76.