Review: Cheers is one of, if not the, most popular sitcoms of all time. It’s
iconic characters and setting marked a generation of TV viewers and the
characters are still recognizable today. The reason it works is because of the
characters. It really is a place with people you want to hang out with where
everyone knows your name. It’s the romanticized version of bar life.
The
main character is ex Major League Baseball pitcher Sam Malone played by Ted
Danson. He is extremely likeable and charismatic. You have waitresses Carla and
Diane, played by Rhea Perlman and Shelley Long, who both can be annoying in
their own way. Sam’s right hand man Coach is a character I was not familiar
with but he ends up being really funny. He’s the butt of many jokes since he doesn’t
tend to catch on to things quickly, a symptom of getting hit on the head with
baseballs too much. Bar regulars Cliff and Norm are funny guys as well that you
just want to be friends with.
The
show is a great watch. While some of the jokes may be a little dated, for the
most part they are still very funny. It’s the kind of show you don’t get
anymore today. You can relax and have a good time, almost like you are there
with them. The show even tries to tackle some more serious subjects from time
to time, like acceptance of homosexuals, which might have been taboo back then.
I will definitely keep watching. There are still 10 more seasons to go through
and I look forward to them.
Score: 7.5/10
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