Long played Diane on the show's first five seasons Cheers ran for eleven seasons — including six after star Shelley Long left — but the show’s success was anything but certain. Glen and Les ...

if not for the work of Shelley Long. "Shelley really gave the first year or two or three the boost that Cheers needed, " Danson said. "Because she landed into her part feet first in the pilot and ...

Cheers ran for eleven seasons — including six after star Shelley Long left — but the show’s success was anything but certain. Les, 76, said that brothers’ mindset was “sheer panic.” ...

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name — a place that might not exist, if not for the work of Shelley Long. During a visit to the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, Cheers ...

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 ...