LIFE Cheers

Magazine

You want to go where everybody knows your name. Created by TV legends James Burrows and Glen and Les Charles, Cheers debuted on NBC in 1982 and would become one of the most beloved and winningest sitcoms of all time, running for 11 seasons and earning 28 Emmys along the way. In this LIFE special issue, we raise a glass to the hit show and the indelible cast of characters that helped make it a must-watch—including Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, and so many more. Full of behind-the-scenes stories and loads of nostalgia, this is your insider's guide to TV's favorite barroom—where they're always glad you came.