Airing from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was both critically acclaimed and
one of the most popular television shows of all time, earning over
100 Emmy nominations and securing 28 wins, including four for best
comedy series. The show followed a group of Boston, Massachusetts
locals who frequently gathered to drink and socialize. Bar owner
Sam Malone was the de facto leader of the group and boss to Carla
Tortelli, Coach Ernie Pantuso, Woody Boyd, and Diane Chambers,
Sam's on-again, off again paramour. Regular patrons Norm Peterson
and Cliff Claven completed this ersatz family, later joined by
Frasier Crane, his wife Lilith, and Rebecca Howe, a new foil for
Sam. Cheers not only provided laughs for eleven seasons, it
revolutionized American sitcoms with its long-running stories and
famous will-they-won't-they relationship. In Cheers: A Cultural
History, Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski offer an engaging
analysis of the show, providing insights into both the onscreen
stories as well as the efforts behind the scenes to shape this
beloved classic. The authors examine the series as a whole, but
also focus on the show's key characters, narrative arcs, and many
themes, ranging from alcoholism to adultery. This volume also
provides close looks at how set design, class issues, and gender
roles informed the series throughout its run. Also included is a
compendium of opinionated reviews of every episode, highlighting
the peaks and dips in quality across more than a decade of
television. Cheers: A Cultural History will appeal to the show's
many fans and bring back beloved memories of the place where
everybody knows your name!
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