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entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Ted Danson: Ending Cheers Was a Wake-Up Call to Change

In a recent episode of his Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, Ted Danson discusses the end of Cheers in 1993, saying he’d “f—ked up” his life and didn’t realize the show was over. He describes barely knowing himself at the time, taking a kind of postgrad growth experience with a mentor, and deciding to leave Cheers to pursue other roles in order to stop lying and become emotionally mature. The interview places his later career in context, noting his continued work in TV and film after Cheers.

via Page Six|

#acting-career #cheers #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•6 min saved

Danson says personal turmoil overshadowed the Cheers finale

Ted Danson reveals on his podcast that his personal turmoil in the final year of Cheers overshadowed the show’s ending, saying he wanted to stop lying and become emotionally mature. He explains he left Cheers in 1993 to explore other roles after feeling he had to change his life, and notes mentorship and therapy helped him. The interview references his post-Ch UCS career and current work on Netflix’s Man on the Inside.

via Fox News|

#cheers #end-of-cheers #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•19 min saved

Littlefield’s Tribute Elevates Burrows as NBC’s Must-See TV Architect

Warren Littlefield delivers an exclusive remembrance praising James Burrows as the architect of NBC’s Must-See TV era, recounting Burrows’s pivotal work launching Cheers and shaping other iconic shows like Frasier, Friends, and Will & Grace, and calling him a guiding force for actors and writers alike.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#cheers #entertainment #james-burrows

entertainment2 months ago•7 min saved

James Burrows, Titan of TV Sitcoms, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the prolific TV director behind Cheers, the Friends pilot, and Will & Grace, has died at 85. A driving force of American sitcoms for decades, he directed over 1,000 episodes, co-created Cheers, and earned 11 Emmy Awards along with multiple Directors Guild honors. Tributes poured in from stars like Jennifer Aniston and Debra Messing, who praised his kindness and mentorship. He is survived by his wife Debbie, four daughters, and seven grandchildren.

via Fox News|

#burrows #cheers #emmys

entertainment2 months ago•6 min saved

James Burrows, Architect of the Modern Sitcom, Dies at 85

James Burrows, an 11-time Emmy-winning director who co-created Cheers and helped shape the modern half-hour sitcom, died at 85 after a 50-year career directing more than 1,000 episodes and guiding iconic shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, Frasier, Will & Grace, and Friends.

via Salon.com|

#cheers #entertainment #friends

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

James Burrows, Trailblazer of Sitcoms, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the influential TV comedy director who co-created Cheers and directed every episode of Will & Grace, died at 85 surrounded by family. Over a career spanning decades, he shaped generations of sitcoms, earned 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards, and mentored iconic casts such as Friends. Tributes from colleagues underscored his kindness and impact on the industry.

via NBC News|

#cheers #emmys #entertainment

obituaries2 months ago•8 min saved

James Burrows, Architect of Modern TV Sitcoms, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the legendary multi‑camera sitcom director who co‑created Cheers and steered hits like Taxi, Friends, Will & Grace and The Big Bang Theory, died at 85. A master of working with actors and live audiences, Burrows directed hundreds of episodes over more than five decades, earned 11 Emmy wins (and seven overall including a lifetime achievement) and helped define modern TV comedy; he is survived by his second wife Debbie Easton, four daughters and seven grandchildren.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cheers #emmys #friends

entertainment2 months ago•18 min saved

Sitcom Maestro James Burrows, Co-Creator of Cheers, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the prolific TV director who co-created Cheers and directed shows like Taxi and Will & Grace, died at age 85. A pioneering multi-camera director who mentored generations of actors and helmers, Burrows won 11 Emmys and directed hundreds of series. He was celebrated with a Directors Guild of America lifetime achievement award in 2014 and directed every episode of Will & Grace, cementing his status as television’s preeminent sitcom director. He is survived by his second wife, Debbie Easton, and three children from his first marriage.

via Variety|

#cheers #emmys #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•5 min saved

James Burrows, Iconic Sitcom Director Behind Cheers and Friends, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the legendary TV director who co-created Cheers and directed Will & Grace, has died at 85. Over a 50-year career he directed more than 1,000 episodes and helped shape multiple iconic series, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, Frasier, Friends, and The Big Bang Theory, even directing the Friends pilot and 237 Cheers episodes. Tributes celebrate his mentorship, generosity, and pivotal role in modern television comedy. He is survived by his wife Debbie Easton, four daughters, and seven grandchildren.

via Page Six|

#cheers #entertainment #friends

entertainment5 months ago•3 min saved

How a $1 Deal Made Boston's Pub a TV Icon

The Bull & Finch in Boston lent its exterior for Cheers for a mere $1, later rebranding as Cheers Beacon Hill; the bar became a lasting pop-culture landmark, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors, offering Cheers-themed fare and merchandise, and helping launch the show’s legacy (and its Frasier spin-off) while balancing its role as a local hangout.

via The Takeout|

#boston-pub #bull-and-finch #cheers

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Woody Harrelson's Family Secrets: The Actor's Notorious Father Revealed as a Contract Killer

Fans of Woody Harrelson were shocked to learn that his father, Charles Voyde Harrelson, was a convicted hitman involved in organized crime, which was revealed through social media and added a new layer to his background, though Woody has stated he was raised by his mother and knew little of his father's criminal past.

via The Daily Beast|

#charles-voyde-harrelson #cheers #entertainment

opinion1 year ago•7 min saved

Thursday Cheers and Jeers

The article offers a satirical roundup of current events and political commentary, celebrating recent victories like the Wisconsin abortion law reversal, criticizing economic and political issues, and reflecting on American culture and history, all with a humorous tone.

via Daily Kos|

#abortion #america #cheers

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Cause of Death Revealed for ‘Cheers’ Star George Wendt

George Wendt, best known for his role in 'Cheers,' died peacefully in his sleep at age 76 due to cardiac arrest and related health issues, with his family requesting privacy during this time.

via The Daily Wire|

#cardiac-arrest #cause-of-death #cheers

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Cause of Death Revealed for 'Cheers' Star George Wendt

George Wendt, known for his role as Norm Peterson on 'Cheers,' died at age 76 from cardiac arrest caused by underlying health issues including congestive heart failure, kidney failure, and hyperlipidemia. His death was confirmed by a Los Angeles County death certificate, and he was cremated. Wendt's passing coincided with the 32nd anniversary of the show's finale, and he was remembered as a beloved family man and friend.

via MassLive|

#cardiac-arrest #cause-of-death #celebrity

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Cause of Death Revealed for 'Cheers' Star George Wendt

George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm on Cheers, died peacefully in his sleep at age 76 due to cardiac arrest and related health issues, with his death confirmed by a death certificate. He was a beloved actor with a career spanning television and Broadway, and was nominated for six Emmy awards for his role on Cheers.

via Yahoo|

#cardiac-arrest #cause-of-death #cheers