"Shelley really gave the first year or two or three the boost that Cheers needed ... Lucky for fans, Long's departure from the series didn't mean bidding a final farewell to Diane.

Ted Danson was asked if a reunion with his “Cheers” cast was in the works ... that the moment “was really fun.” OG stars Shelley Long and Woody Harrelson, meanwhile, were not in attendance ...

When Cheers introduced Kirstie Alley’s character, Rebecca Howe, fans were eager, and maybe a little nervous to see who could ...

Kirstie Alley, who died aged 71 on Monday, dressed up as Cheers predecessor Shelley Long "to break the ice and get off to a fresh start" she told PEOPLE Anna Lazarus Caplan is a writer-reporter ...

Related: Ted Danson initially thought being paired with Shelley Long on Cheers was 'a bad, bad idea' Since the audience member was fixated on those particular actors rather than the actual taping ...

NBCU Photo Bank Shelley Long in 'Cheers' in 1987 Les, 76, said that brothers’ mindset was “sheer panic.” Glen, 82, explained, “There were some critics that said when Shelley walks out the door, that's ...

Related: Ted Danson initially thought being paired with Shelley Long on Cheers was 'a bad ... The actress reprised the role for the Cheers season finale — which also provided closure for all those ...