October 1st 2024.
A beloved 80s sitcom that fans have been begging for is reportedly in the works for a revival after years of anticipation. It's none other than Cheers, the hit series that aired for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993 and featured an all-star cast including Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Shelley Long, Woody Harrelson, and Kirstie Alley. And the best part? It's now being adapted for a UK audience and will be set in a pub.
According to Deadline, production company Big Talk is currently in the early stages of pitching the revamp to British broadcasters, with the permission of CBS studios. Chief executive Kenton Allan expressed his excitement and honor to be entrusted with such a beloved comedy, but also admits to feeling a bit insane for taking on such a big task, especially after the failure of other reboots.
Allan explains that the idea of setting Cheers in a British pub was inspired by the fact that pubs are becoming an endangered species in the UK. He also notes that the attitudes portrayed in the original series in the 80s are quite different from today, so there will be a lot of work involved in creating something fresh while still staying true to the spirit of the original characters.
While the revival is in the works, one of the original cast members, Kelsey Grammer, who played Dr. Frasier Crane, confessed that he once thought the show was terrible. He recalls watching the pilot while working at a bar and thinking that he would never want to be a part of something like that. But when he was approached for the role, he couldn't resist the opportunity to be a part of something "cool and clandestine."
Grammer's audition for the role didn't go as planned, with no laughs from the audience. But he was pleasantly surprised when he was welcomed to the show with a bottle of Dom Perignon and a note that read "Welcome to Cheers." He jokingly adds, "Of course, then I said: 'Well, I'm going to have to fix the show, because it's no good.'"
The original cast, including Grammer, Rhea Perlman, Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt, reunited at the Emmy Awards this year, bringing back fond memories of the beloved series. And for those who want to relive the magic, Cheers is available to watch on Paramount+.
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