When Cheers introduced Kirstie Alley’s character, Rebecca Howe, fans were eager, and maybe a little nervous to see who could possibly fill the shoes left behind by Shelley Long’s Diane Chambers. No ...

When Woody Harrelson first joined the cast of “Cheers,” Ted Danson committed a lot of time trying to “outdo” his new cast member.

Harrelson joined the series as Woody Boyd in season 4 Ted Danson opened up in the new episode of his podcast about how he ...

Burrows recalled that when Harrelson joined the cast, he brought new life into the show. He explained, “He jumped over the ...

Harrelson was only 24 years old when he joined the cast of Cheers during its fourth season ... for the show,” series creator and director James Burrows said. Danson agreed that Harrelson ...

James Burrows was born in Los Angeles, the son of Abe Burrows, a well-known playwright and stage director. At a young age his father moved the family back to their native New York to continue his work ...

When a new series receives the James Burrows stamp of approval ... including “Friends,” “Cheers,” “Frasier” and a significant number of episodes of “Will & Grace.” ...

on Cheers — welcomed TV director James Burrows. Burrows, an 11-time Emmy winner, co-created the series and directed all but 35 episodes. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily ...