Al Rosen Movies

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi