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
Home Is the Sailor (Cheers) Home Is the Sailor (Cheers) "Home is the Sailor" is the sixth-season premiere of the American television sitcom "Cheers". It originally aired on September 24, 1987 on NBC. It is also the first episode including the fictional character Rebecca Howe, portrayed by Kirstie Alley, as the permanent female lead. It follows "I Do, Adieu", which was Shelley Long's last of her regular appearances as the female lead, Diane Chambers, who also left Boston on the show. Six months after Sam sold the bar to a corporation, the place caters to a more up-market clientele. Eddie Lebec turns up and is