Norm Peterson bartending job in Cancún, Mexico. One of his patrons, Pepe, greatly resembles Norm in appearance and mannerisms. George Wendt guest starred as Norm Peterson on "St. Elsewhere", "Cheers"’ first spinoff "The Tortellis", "Wings", and "The Simpsons" episode "Fear of Flying", which also guest starred Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, Woody Harrelson, and John Ratzenberger as their respective characters. Years after "Cheers" ended, Wendt played Norm in a 2002 episode of its spinoff "Frasier", where he got along famously with Martin Crane. (Martin: "Wow, that's some mug callus you've got there." Norm: "Judging from your grip, I'd say you were a can
Norm Peterson demand an immediate cash payment instead of a tab. Nevertheless, Norm annually received a complimentary beer on his birthday. Norm's best friend is postman and fellow barfly Cliff Clavin. Norm has a wife named Vera who is often mentioned but her face is never seen. When she is finally shown, her face is covered in pie thrown by Diane (season 5, episode 9 "Thanksgiving Orphans,") and the actress is uncredited. The only other times she is seen, viewers can see only her legs and at one time her waving from a car which drives past Cheers on her 15th wedding