What makes “Cheers” so special? It’s right there in the opening song: you want to go where everybody knows your name. It’s a show about camaraderie, relationships, and above all, shooting the shit.

The cast of Cheers in one of the show's early seasons. (Photo: NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection) That turned out to be the right call. Premiering in January 1987, The Tortellis — which starred Dan ...

It was almost cancelled after the first season due to low ratings. However, critical praise, studio support and a strong showing at the Emmys saved this little series from extinction, and it went on ...

Catch up with Sam, Diane, and all the rest with our picks for the best episodes of the classic NBC sitcom. What makes “Cheers” so special? It’s right there in the opening song: you want to go where ...