From the very first episode of “Cheers,” we knew that Shelly Long’s loveable character, Diane Chambers, would be one of our favorites. She winds up having a long and drawn out on-again, off-again relationship with Sam. They even almost get married. However, we know how that all turned out.
Diane is an intelligent and charismatic waitress who can outsmart almost everyone. Eventually, she moves away to become a successful writer for cable television. She comes back after years away, but by that point, she and Sam are not very compatible.
Rebecca Howe
Rebecca Howe - new management that came in when the bar was sold to a corporate franchise. She was a fresh addition to the show, and the first time America was introduced to Kirstie Alley. Alley appeared on more than 150 episodes of the show.
We were not disappointed - though if you ask around, you'll realize Howe wasn’t exactly a fan favorite. Not everyone was thrilled with her character, as one columnist wrote that she was just an “annoying presence." Surveys revealed that she was one of the least favorites on the show!
Kirstie Alley
As you know,the late Kirstie Alley went on to be a massive success in the entertainment industry. Her decades-long career has seen her in notable films, "Look Who’s Talking," "It Takes Two," "Drop Dead Gorgeous."
Throughout the years, Alley has also appeared in numerous TV shows, both in acting roles and as herself. In 2010, she also starred in her reality show, documenting her journey to lose weight. If you're interested in Alley's journey, you can see it in her Lifetime feature, “Kirstie Alley’s Big Life.”
Shelley Long
Long has starred in several shows and films since her time on the show, for which she won two Golden Globes and was nominated for five Emmys. She played Carol Brady in "The Brady Bunch Movie" franchise and later parodied herself by voicing the role in an episode of "Family Guy."
She’s popped up in a ton of television shows throughout the years. Though these days, you wouldn’t know it was her if you saw her out on the street. As one recent article puts it, she is “unrecognizable.”
Serafina Tortelli
Serafina Tortelli was the eldest daughter of the misanthropic waitress, Carla. She’s not a significant player on the show, but it is the first time we get to see Leah Remini in a substantial appearance - and for that, we’re thankful.
In a 1993 episode of the show called “Loathe and Marriage,” 18-year old Serafina announces that she’s pregnant. We then see her trying to make it through a wedding ceremony after she decides she wants to marry the child’s father. That's when things get complicated...