Inside George Wendt’s Cheers Reunion with Danson & Harrelson
So this just popped into my feed: George Wendt resurfaced with his Cheers crew and it’s giving all the nostalgic feels. According to the New York Post and People magazine, the beloved actor who played Norm Peterson made a surprise appearance alongside Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in late January. Cameras caught the trio swapping laughs on the red carpet—Wendt in a sleek navy suit, Danson looking dapper in black, and Harrelson rocking his trademark mischievous grin.
Let’s unpack how this all went down. After decades apart, the three veterans dropped casual one-liners about old sitcom days while flashbulbs went off. “We’ve got years of bar banter to catch up on,” Wendt quipped to Variety’s reporter. Danson chimed in, “It’s wild to think Norm and Sam Malone are back under one roof—even if it’s the awards show carpet,” nodding to their legendary Cheers bar rivalry. Harrelson, who joined Cheers in Season 9, teased Wendt about who could still pull off a Norm-style beer mug pose. Social media went nuts when a fan-shot clip racked up hundreds of thousands of views on Twitter and TikTok, sparking hashtags like #CheersReunion and #NormReturns.
Beyond the jokes, this mini-reunion has a softer side. Sources tell People that Wendt had been dealing with health issues last year, making his return to the public eye extra poignant. Insiders say he seemed grateful for the support from co-stars he hasn’t spent much time with since Cheers wrapped in 1993. “They shared a private moment backstage, just three old friends,” one SAG insider told NY Post. It felt less like a red carpet cameo and more like a heartfelt reunion of people who grew up together on one of TV’s most iconic stages.
The broader Hollywood world has taken notice, too. Entertainment Weekly reported that streaming numbers for Cheers spiked 20 percent on Hulu within 24 hours of the SAG Awards event. Young fans and OG viewers alike flocked back to the show to relive those classic barroom quips—proof that Norm, Sam, and Woody’s Woody Boyd are still must-see TV.
Anyway, that’s the vibe. Do with it what you will—but if this reunion sparks a full-blown Cheers revival, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine
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