“Cheers” wouldn't have 'survived' without Shelley Long's Diane, creators say — so they panicked when she left
Brothers Glen and Les recall feeling "sheer panic" when Long announced her decision to leave the sitcom after five seasons.
“Cheers” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left
Glen and Les Charles, brothers who co-created Cheers, opened up about her departure, and what she meant to the series, on the ...