Al Rosen Movies
- 1989
In this conclusion of a two-part story, Sam (Ted Danson) and Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) are at last on the verge of a serious relationship. Suddenly, however, Rebecca is swept off her feet by Trump-like multimillionaire Robin Colcord (Roger Rees), a situation which proves literally nightmarish for Sam. 79-year-old character actor Al Rosen makes his final appearance as Al, Cheers' most taciturn customer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Carla (Rhea Perlman) wants to visit Eddie out of town, but she's afraid to fly. Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) invites Carla to join his fear-of-flying therapy group on a plane trip (to Seattle, of all places!). Need it be added that a disaster ensues wherein both Frasier and Carla wonder if they'll ever return alive. Back on terra firma, Cheers receives so glowing a revue from a tough restaurant critic that everyone is convinced that Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) slept with the man. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
On the recommendation of Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth), part-time house painter Norm (George Wendt) is hired as an interior decorator by a shallow yuppie couple (Jane Sibbett and George DelHoyo). Unfortunately for Norm, the couple is convinced that all the best decorators are gay. Obligingly, he puts on an outrageously flouncy act for his new employers -- but how will he explain his newfound flamboyance to his macho pals? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Woody (Woody Harrelson) wants a raise, but is told that Cheers is in a financial pinch. He suggests that the pub could stir up some much-needed business if a raffle was held, with a Caribbean vacation as first prize. The scheme works, at least so far as packing Cheers with new customers. But things take a nasty turn when two different contestants come up with the winning raffle ticket. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Hospitalized for appendicitis, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) is miffed when none of the Cheers gang pays him a visit. Figuring that his abrasive personality has driven away his friends, Cliff returns to the bar a newer, kinder, gentler man. Once they've gotten over the shock of this transformation, Cliff's chums begin to miss the obnoxious blowhard they all know so well. Meanwhile, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) braces for an interview with a Boston lifestyles magazine. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Hoping to curry favor with Daniel Collier (Peter Hansen), chairman of the board of the corporation that owns Cheers, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) and the staff cater a party for Collier. As humiliating as it is for Rebecca to play "serving wench," it is even more appalling when she accidentally breaks a valuable vase. Gallant Woody (Woody Harrelson) takes the blame for the damage -- with surprising results. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Telecast in late October 1988, the long-awaited, eighth-season opener of Cheers finds Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) losing her job as manager of Cheers after the departure of the estimable Evan Drake. Even more humiliating for Rebecca is the decision by Drake's successor to appoint Sam (Ted Danson) in her place. Still hoping to score with the icy Rebecca, Sam offers to get her old job back -- for a certain, um, consideration. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
A battle of practical jokes rages between the gang at Cheers and the staff of Gary's Old Town Tavern, resulting in damaged sports trophies and stolen property. Hoping to prevent further mayhem, Gary (Robert Desiderio) tries to declare a truce by steering Boston Red Sox player Wade Boggs (playing himself) into Cheers for an autograph-signing session. But the Cheers folks aren't about to fall for some two-bit Wade Boggs impersonator, and their response is swift and decisive -- and incredibly dumb-headed. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Upon learning that her boss Evan Drake (Tom Skerritt) is about to be transferred to Japan, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) despairs, reasoning that she will never have the opportunity to express her ardor. Desperate to have one last moment alone with Evan, Rebecca takes Sam's suggestion to adopt a disguise -- and ends up in jail as a result. But as this final episode of Cheers' sixth season draws to a close, it looks as though the contentious relationship between Sam (Ted Danson) and Rebecca is about to enter a new and totally unexpected dimension. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
The "king" of Cheers will be determined when someone is able get a three-second kiss from ice princess Rebecca (Kirstie Alley). The two leading contenders are well-known lothario Sam (Ted Danson) and country-bumpkin Woody (Woody Harrelson), but is Sam too old and Woody too naïve to carry off the amorous mission? The answer will come at the stroke of midnight -- maybe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Season six of Cheers picks up some six months after the end of season five, when Sam Malone (Ted Danson) bade farewell to Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) a scant few hours before they were to have become man and wife. Having sold Cheers to a large corporation, Sam purchased a boat and headed off for an around-the-world voyage to forget his troubles. Alas, the boat has sunk, and now an impoverished Sam is back at Cheers, seeking employment at the pub he once owned. The only job open is as assistant bartender -- and in an even more humiliating development, the super-chauvinistic Sam must now take orders from Cheers' new female manager, who is utterly impervious to his manly charms. Kirstie Alley makes her first appearance as Rebecca Howe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
To placate Woody's nervous parents back in Hanover, IN, the Cheers gang sets out to prove that Woody (Woody Harrelson) has not been corrupted by bad old Boston. To this end, they produces a home movie, allegedly depicting a typically "normal" day in Woody's life; but as so often happens in show business, the film loses track of its original message during the production process. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Not wishing to be the only person who hasn't bought a Christmas gift for Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), Sam (Ted Danson) does some desperate, last-minute shopping. Meanwhile, the Cheers staff begins having second thoughts about bestowing gifts upon Rebecca when she makes them work late on Christmas Eve; Norm (George Wendt) hosts a drunken gathering of sidewalk Santas; and Cliff plunges into charity work for ulterior motives. All this occurs during a TV marathon of It's a Wonderful Life (remember those?). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Unable to purchase the engagement ring that Diane (Shelley Long) wants, Sam (Ted Danson) saves both time and money by picking up a respectable, but cheap, imitation. Alas, Diane insists that the ring be appraised, forcing Sam to shell out a small fortune for the genuine article. By this time, however, Diane has learned about the phony ring -- and her "revenge" is swift, terrible, and rather stupid. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Sam (Ted Danson) is naturally overprotective of his goddaughter Joyce (Cady McClain), the niece of the late and beloved Coach. To protect Joyce during her visit to Boston, Sam arranges for her to be escorted by a "safe" date; Woody (Woody Harrelson). The plan backfires when Woody and Joyce announce their engagement one day later. Meanwhile, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) drops some none-too-subtle hints about the present he expects from Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) celebrate the first anniversary of their moving in together -- the first-week anniversary, that is. To mark the occasion, the couple invites Sam (Ted Danson) and Diane (Shelley Long) for a special dinner. Alas, the theme of the evening is "absolute honesty" -- and as such, it isn't hard to figure out how this particular dinner will turn out. Meanwhile, will Cliff (John Ratzenberger) be able to baby-sit Carla's (Rhea Perlman) kids? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Sensing that Diane (Shelley Long) is down in the dumps because she feels left out of the Cheers gang's activities, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) meticulously organizes a special day for her. All of Diane's friends end up at the opera, where she is showered with attention by performers and spectators alike. Frasier quietly basks in the knowledge that he has done a good deed -- until Diane mistakenly believes that Sam (Ted Danson) arranged her big day. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Having had his ego deflated once too often, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) begins drinking heavily. Sam (Ted Danson) and Diane (Shelley Long) decide to pull Frasier out of his funk by having him analyze and "cure" their relationship. First, however, Diane must cook up a "problem" to be cured. Naturally, it is Sam who bears the brunt of this scheme. Meanwhile, back at Cheers, what's up with Wile E. Coyote? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Up for an award at the annual Postman's Ball, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) naturally wants to bring a date along to bask in his glory. Covering his bets, he asks both Carla (Rhea Perlman) and Diane (Shelley Long) to go with him to the ball. When both ladies accept, a nonplussed Cliff begs Sam (Ted Danson) to figure a way out of his dilemma with a minimum of hurt feelings and physical violence. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Worried that bartender Woody (Woody Harrelson) has no romance in his life, the Cheers gang arranges for Woody's former girlfriend Beth (Amanda Wyss) to come to Boston. Alas, Beth's presence prods Woody back into some bad old habits -- chief among them a disturbing tendency to make a pig of himself at the food trough. Meanwhile, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) works off his bar bill as the pub's janitor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Carla (Rhea Perlman) is worried that her teenage son Anthony (Timothy Williams) is contemplating marriage. She prevails upon Sam to convince Anthony that there is far more fun in bachelorhood. In other developments include Diane's interview with a colleague of her former fiancé Sumner Sloane and the cultivation of the celebrated Nixon Potato. Future Twin Peaks co-star Sherilyn Fenn is seen as Gabrielle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Having every good reason to feel lucky -- he's won the Cheers football pool for several weeks running -- Woody (Woody Harrelson) wants to wager every penny he owns on a long shot at the track. Hoping to save Woody from himself, Sam (Ted Danson) promises to place the bet, but doesn't. You guessed it: The Long Shot comes in first by a mile. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
While researching a story on the Boston singles scene, sexy journalist Paula Nelson (Alison La Placa) sashays into Cheers for an interview with Sam Malone (Ted Danson). Sam immediately puts the moves on Paula, only to find out that the woman has heard every come-on line in the world and is impervious to Sam's charms. Rising to the challenge, Sam redoubles his efforts -- whereupon Diane (Shelley Long) is mistakenly convinced that his tender overtures are meant for her. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Future Seinfeld regular Michael Richards shows up in this episode as Sam's former bar buddy Eddie Gordon. Back during his drinking days, Sam (Ted Danson) bet Eddie that he would wed Jacqueline Bisset within one year, or else forfeit ownership of Cheers to Eddie. The year has passed and Eddie shows up at the pub to collect. Carla (Rhea Perlman) tries to save the day by pointing out a technicality: Sam agreed to marry "Jackie Bisset" all right, but he didn't specify which one. Originally scheduled to air February 14, 1985, this episode was bumped forward to March 16. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
While postman Cliff (John Ratzenberger) is ill at home, Norm (George Wendt) helps out his pal by taking over Cliff's route. As a result, Norm is arrested for impersonating a postal employee. Cliff, of course, could clear up the problem in a minute -- but when a cop shows up at Cheers to get the facts, Cliff pretends that he's never heard of Norm. Meanwhile, dainty Diane (Shelley Long) is coerced into fixing a ventilation duct. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
