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 ...

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.