Norm Peterson that the federal copyright law does not trump the California Celebrities Rights Act. In another, the 9th Circuit ordered a jury trial on the basis of publicity rights. The case resulted in an undisclosed settlement in 2001 to the actors. 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
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