Cheers 2025: The Cast of Cheers Then and Now 🍻

Note from The Maitrix: My first post of this got taken down because the video was too long to use the music in Shorts. I trimmed out a few scenes, so here's the revised 60 second version, also featuring the original Cheers theme!
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It’s been over 40 years since Cheers first welcomed us into Boston’s most beloved bar, where “everybody knows your name.” 🍻 But what happened to the stars after last call? From sitcom stardom to Pixar voices, Broadway, and even environmental activism, here’s what Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, and John Ratzenberger have been up to since leaving the barstools behind.

Ted Danson (Sam Malone)
• From bartender to the afterlife, Ted starred as Michael in The Good Place and played serious roles in CSI while also popping up as himself on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
• He led the sitcom Becker, became an environmental activist, and married actress Mary Steenburgen.

Shelley Long (Diane Chambers)
• After Cheers, Shelley played Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie and starred in Troop Beverly Hills.
• She returned to sitcoms with guest roles in Modern Family and indie films while keeping a lower profile.

Rhea Perlman (Carla Tortelli)
• Rhea played Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda and starred in several sitcoms like Pearl and Kirstie.
• She wrote a children’s book series, voiced characters in Pixar films, and split amicably from Danny DeVito after 30+ years.

George Wendt (Norm Peterson)
• Always a comedy legend, George guest-starred in Seinfeld, Columbo, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, while also appearing in beer commercials and Fargo.
• He’s a huge Chicago sports fan, performed on Broadway in Hairspray, and still embraces his Norm persona.

John Ratzenberger (Cliff Clavin)
• Pixar’s lucky charm, John voiced Hamm (Toy Story), Mack (Cars), and the Abominable Snowman (Monsters, Inc.).
• He also hosted Made in America, guest-starred as a mailman on Frasier, and even holds a real-life patent for an aviation tool.

🎭 Which Cheers character was your favorite? 🍻 Let us know in the comments!

[Hairgod]

These Videos are probably the best use of AI that exists btw.

[EN-qhss]

Song brings a tear to my eyes. Take me back to the 80s!

[RobertVanDoran]

Thank you Cheers for all the great memories!

[GreenDae]

Wonderful cast! Ted Danson is aging like fine wine 🍷

[EngTecher]

Thank you Cast and writers and the crew of CHERRS!

[figmo]

Rhea Perlman hasn't changed at all!!! George Wendt and John Ratzenberger also aged well.

[joelwatts]

Cliff Clavin had me laughing so hard on each episode! This was through my high-school years. We made sure everyone was done with supper and in the living room in front of the TV. Special memories.😊

[sophialewis]

L O V E. Sometimes I do want to go somewhere everybody knows my name. Get away. Cheers for sharing this here.

[TheTruthHurts-ie]

Greatest comedy show of all time!
Got a chance to see the show filmed live. Great memory!

[TheMaitrix]

Whoops -- I broke the rules! My first post got taken down because the video was too long to use the music in Shorts. Here's the trimmed-down 60 second version. I'm working on part 2 - should be up by tomorrow!

[leatelierr]

One of my favorite shows I loved that show❤

[captaincoyote]

I was a Navy Officer, transferring off my ship. We pulled into Boston Harbor for Fleet Week….the command was flying me back to Norfolk to process out and transfer me to the Reserves. I had my “Hail and Farewell Party” at the Original Cheers….i had to drink my SWO Pin from the bottom of a 32oz. Beer. I did it….and two years later back in Boston area as a federal LEO. Partied at Cheers II….the one built to replicate the TV show version. No I’m 70, retired. And I loved this show!

[hippiechic]

Why is this bringing tears to my eyes ?? Oh! I was a kid when this was on . That makes sense

[dporitd]

Wish these actors would make a show again loved cheers growing up

[chetstevensq]

Kudos to George Wendt for looking better/healthier now than he did then.

[sandyreyes-zq]

I always love this amazing show it will always be one of the best shows there ever was and it still is❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[axesoccer]

Two things

1. Always watching this show with my grandpa when he was around brings back great memories with him. He even got to go to the bar in Boston. After he passed I got to have his Cheers hats he bought.

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[smoon]

Great memories, the best show. Thank you for this ❤

[ms]

Jeez, the theme tune evokes so many memories from the early 80’s. When life was so much simpler.

[cloudedthoughts]

You made a grown man cry, and I Thank you