Norm Peterson Norm Peterson Hilary Norman Peterson is a character on the American television show "Cheers", portrayed by George Wendt. He is named Hilary after his grandfather. Norm appeared in all 275 episodes of "Cheers" between 1982–1993 and was initially the only customer featured in the main cast, later joined by Cliff Clavin, Frasier Crane, and Lilith Sternin. Along with Sam Malone and Carla Tortelli, Norm is one of only three characters to appear in every episode of "Cheers". He also made one guest appearance each in the three other sitcoms set in the "Cheers" universe: the "Frasier" episode "Cheerful Goodbyes," the
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