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Cheers: The Boys in the Bar

Episode score 8.0 Great

The Boys in the Bar

  • 16.
  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 16
  • First Aired: 1/27/1983
  • Prod Code: 015

EPISODE OVERVIEW

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Cheers' regulars fear the place may become a gay hangout after an old friend and teammate of Sam's reveals his homosexuality in a tell-all book. Add a recap »

Writers:
David IsaacsKen Levine
Director:
James Burrows
Stars:
Rhea Perlman (Carla Lozupone Tortelli LeBec)
George Wendt (Hilary Norman "Norm" Peterson)
Ted Danson (Sam "Mayday" Malone)
Bebe Neuwirth (Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane (1986-1993))
Shelley Long (Diane Chambers (1982-1987))
Kirstie Alley (Rebecca Howe (1987-1993))
Nicholas Colasanto (Ernie "Coach" Pantusso (1982-1985))
John Ratzenberger (Clifford C "Cliff" Clavin, Jr)
Woody Harrelson (Woodrow Tiberius "Woody" Boyd (1985-1993))
Kelsey Grammer (Dr Frasier W Crane (1984-1993))
Recurring Role:
Jack Knight (Jack)
Harry Anderson (Harry "The Hat" Gittes)
John Ratzenberger (Cliff Clavin)
Guest Star:
John Furey (Larry)
Michael Kearns (Richard)
Kenneth Tigar (Ken)
Thomas Babson (Barney)
Wesley Thompson (Photographer)
Shannon Sullivan (Reporter #1)
John Bluto (Reporter #2)
Alan Autry (Tom Kenderson)
Lee Ryan (I) (Bob)
  • Won a Media Award from GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation). edit »
  • Writers/co-producers Ken Levine & David Isaacs earned a 1983 Emmy nomination for Best Writing in a Comedy Series for their script. Levine & Isaacs would leave "Cheers" in 1983 (for "AfterMASH," then "Mary") but serve as periodic creative consultants and frequent contributors throughout "Cheers'" eleven-year run. edit »
  • Sam: What do you think I should say to them?
    Diane: Oh well, it's very very simple. Just walk up and say hello we're a group of sniveling bigots and we don't care for your kind.
    Cliff: That's good. edit »
  • Carla: I'm not exactly crazy about them. I mean I get enough competition from women. I'm tell you if guys keep coming out of the closet there isn't going to be anybody left to date and I'm going to have to start going out with girls. (looks at Diane) Ewww.
    Diane: Carla, you don't have to worry about me. I like my dates a little more masculine than you. Not much but a little. edit »
  • Sam: Bars don't turn gay over night. edit »
  • Sam: I think this human being image is going to get me more action than cheap wine. edit »
  • Sam: I make 'em the way you like 'em, on the house. edit »
  • Title: Reference to "The Boys in the Band." edit »
Show Score 8.8 great
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