tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post4959281414058995022..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: The night the last CHEERS airedBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54759193459988741232012-02-17T22:49:14.610-08:002012-02-17T22:49:14.610-08:00I just watched the video clip and have to confess ...I just watched the video clip and have to confess that I had a really hard time discerning whether the jabs at Kirstie Alley were good matured teasing or whether there was some tension and some serious sentiment against her. Any thoughts?Grantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55199446185149881012012-02-15T19:44:39.551-08:002012-02-15T19:44:39.551-08:00Hi Ken -
I'm a long-time reader and am checki...Hi Ken -<br /><br />I'm a long-time reader and am checking into your blog for the first time in a while. Please forgive that I'm about to be a grammarian, but because you write frequently about your past experiences, I wanted to offer a correction that I think might be helpful. You have used the word "ersatz" where I think what you mean to write is "erstwhile."<br />"Ersatz" = fake or artificial, as in, Sweet and Low is ersatz sugar. "Erstwhile" = from the past. Since I assume you're not calling your career a fake one, I'm assuming you mean to use "erstwhile." :)<br /><br />Thanks as always for your enlightening and hilarious posts, and looking forward to catching up and being current with your entries!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-10752855650599772942012-02-02T14:48:38.226-08:002012-02-02T14:48:38.226-08:00Paul Duka beat me to the 'the walkie-talkies n...Paul Duka beat me to the 'the walkie-talkies named Dave' comment. Ken, it is so apparent that you are the success that you are, because you are hilarious without even trying to be.Steve's Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974580102178490855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26308171027430399542012-01-30T08:11:33.643-08:002012-01-30T08:11:33.643-08:00Ken recycled from 2008! I'll forgive since yo...Ken recycled from 2008! I'll forgive since you're on vacation...Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54172564928589373392012-01-30T00:31:15.329-08:002012-01-30T00:31:15.329-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Babhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240081543449969040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-50214523872518234002012-01-29T19:26:18.485-08:002012-01-29T19:26:18.485-08:00Hi Ken,
I really love your blog and appreciate ho...Hi Ken,<br /><br />I really love your blog and appreciate how often you update it. <br /><br />I have two Friday questions about Frasier.<br /><br />1) On the final episode of Frasier when he is in his booth repeating the last lines of the Tennyson poem, behind him, standing in the hallway are numerous people looking in. Many are regular cast members but there's also a lot of unrecognized faces. Who were these other people? Were they the directors and writers?<br /><br />2) On the Moon Dance episode, why are there nine (yes, that's right NINE) credited writers? <br /><br />Thanks!Jonah Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307743575731853498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80972008914575184662012-01-29T18:34:25.305-08:002012-01-29T18:34:25.305-08:00Down under the last Cheers aired sometime in Octob...Down under the last Cheers aired sometime in October 1993 on the Nine Network. I taped it on the night to watch and I kept it. It's still in good condition and watchable, complete with 1993 commercials ! " Cheers" took a while to catch on here.RICHARD W SANDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633389267348263169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32432275717400960312012-01-29T18:17:43.429-08:002012-01-29T18:17:43.429-08:00...the Paley Center is the new name of what was on......the Paley Center is the new name of what was once the Museum of Television and Radio.scottmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-75365560749501865032012-01-29T18:10:14.071-08:002012-01-29T18:10:14.071-08:00A clip from THE PRACTICE(Steve Gordon) was shown t...A clip from THE PRACTICE(Steve Gordon) was shown the other day as part of the PBS series AT THE PALEY CENTER. Marlo Thomas was the guest and they showed a clip from the series featuring Thomas and her father. The Center, or Thomas, could be helpful if you want to track down episodes from the series.scottmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54733131885438765702012-01-29T16:15:44.063-08:002012-01-29T16:15:44.063-08:00Thanks for the plug. Check's in the mail.Thanks for the plug. Check's in the mail.Dave Walkie-Talkie Companynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-4685291209468084192012-01-29T14:11:36.792-08:002012-01-29T14:11:36.792-08:00a half-in-the-bag Rhea Perlman
I remember an inte...<i>a half-in-the-bag Rhea Perlman</i><br /><br />I remember an interview a very unhappy Jay Leno gave after this, complaining that the whole cast was smashed, except Rhea Perlman. Ted Danson was on TTS a bit later and apologized but said he had to make one correction, Rhea was as hammered as anybody on that stage, which I figured out when she ran out and jumped into Leno's arms. Also Rhea mocking a tearful Kirstie Alley, who was off filming a movie and appeared by remote, "Krusty, Krusty, Krusty...."<br /><br />I can't think of a show since that had a send-off quite like Cheers. Seinfeld, maybe? But then, I'm biased.Jim, Cheers Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-5691391252861252252012-01-29T13:51:48.464-08:002012-01-29T13:51:48.464-08:00They used to. Go back and watch Dean Martin and Fr...They used to. Go back and watch Dean Martin and Friends during the Johnny days. Drink in hand....Corinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24915750384298317162012-01-29T13:36:36.549-08:002012-01-29T13:36:36.549-08:00They should get more Tonight Show guests drunk!They should get more Tonight Show guests drunk!Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21384071196949779942012-01-29T12:51:17.382-08:002012-01-29T12:51:17.382-08:00Thanks, John! That was priceless! I don't thin...Thanks, John! That was priceless! I don't think there's anything to be ashamed of there. Who hasn't been in a similar situation themselves (without Jay Leno and cameras present).Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55522989644884423992012-01-29T12:18:17.389-08:002012-01-29T12:18:17.389-08:00Any memories of (RIP) John Rich you'd care to ...Any memories of (RIP) <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/r-i-p-director-john-rich/#more-222312" rel="nofollow">John Rich</a> you'd care to share?Harold Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803159453346537762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33608837236447860822012-01-29T11:40:18.885-08:002012-01-29T11:40:18.885-08:00...er, Kelsey Grammer......er, Kelsey Grammer...BigTednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-39756044452845452622012-01-29T11:39:15.703-08:002012-01-29T11:39:15.703-08:00Was anyone surprised that the actor with arguably ...Was anyone surprised that the actor with arguably the biggest post-"Cheers" career turned out to be Kelsy Grammar? (Of course, the fact that he was given a well-written spin-off had a little bit to do with it.)BigTednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-27129299885511441212012-01-29T11:05:17.679-08:002012-01-29T11:05:17.679-08:00Found some footage:
http://www.dailymotion.com/vi...Found some footage: <br />http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4i9d_cheers-cast-drunk_news<br /><br />Ken, feel free to delete the link if you don't feel it's appropriate.John Trumbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491855677872686708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41574641735266812352012-01-29T11:01:25.022-08:002012-01-29T11:01:25.022-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.John Trumbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491855677872686708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-18314470642267095392012-01-29T10:55:10.916-08:002012-01-29T10:55:10.916-08:00Phillip, you're absolutely right, it was one-o...Phillip, you're absolutely right, it was one-of-a-kind train wreck TV. I still remember a Cheers trivia quiz that Leno attempted to run during his show. On the question "What was Frasier Crane's occupation?" a half-in-the-bag Rhea Perlman answered "Shrink Shit!" On LIVE TV.<br /><br />Man, I wonder if that Tonight Show is on YouTube somewhere...John Trumbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491855677872686708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73268821941664560432012-01-29T10:26:11.309-08:002012-01-29T10:26:11.309-08:00There are others like me??There are others like me??Dave the Walkie-Talkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-19599605139894767272012-01-29T10:22:07.310-08:002012-01-29T10:22:07.310-08:00For connoisseurs of train-wreck TV this was a must...For connoisseurs of train-wreck TV this was a must see, ranking up there with the 1977 Saturday Night Live done live from the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. What could possibly go wrong? <br /><br />It takes true peak of success to create a moment like this β and the last Cheers was a truly special night. Seinfeld rose to the occasion, and it seemed that Thursday nights on NBC would be funny forever. <br /><br />Hard to blame Leno, even though I want too. Cannot cite anyone who ever did a better job hosting a live talk show in a crowded bar. Letterman β or Johnny β most likely would have stayed behind their desks throwing to remotes, which somehow would have become shorter as the night went onβ¦.Phillip Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498595633633248863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-43471220184937751372012-01-29T08:48:49.943-08:002012-01-29T08:48:49.943-08:00I wouldn't WANT to be in a room with 30 people...I wouldn't WANT to be in a room with 30 people of the type that would name their walkie-talkies Dave.Paul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15171135365531291312012-01-29T07:07:13.976-08:002012-01-29T07:07:13.976-08:00Here's some local news coverage...
http://www....Here's some local news coverage...<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj3iz1Q-ZdsBob Gasselnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74411759500449355792012-01-29T07:02:13.874-08:002012-01-29T07:02:13.874-08:00I was there in the Common watching the finale. The...I was there in the Common watching the finale. There were lots of laughs and tears in that crowd and I'll never forget the squeal of delight and surprise when Diane first appeared. I also recall the one-hour Seinfeld season-finale "The Pilot" was aired immediately preceding Cheers, and many people in the park were turned onto that series for the first time that night.Bob Gasselnoreply@blogger.com