So we can't fight that." Lucky for fans, Long's departure from the series didn't mean bidding a final farewell to Diane. The actress reprised the role for the Cheers season finale — which also ...

During a visit to the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, Cheers creators and brothers Glen and Les Charles credited Long's performance as Diane Chambers with securing the debut season's success.

Glen, 82, explained, “There were some critics that said when Shelley walks out the door, that's the end of Cheers. And we had to live with that because that was this element of the show, the main ...

“Cheers,” which aired for 11 seasons on NBC from 1982 to 1993, followed womanizing former pitcher Sam Malone (Danson) and the customers who frequented the bar he owned. Long co-starred as ...

that’s the end of Cheers. And we had to live with that because that was this element of the show, the main element of the show was the Sam [played by Danson] - Diane courtship,” he said.

Columnist David Lauderalde introduces you to Diane Reilley who is proud to be the grand marshal on Sunday but also thinking ...