Back in the 1980s and 90s, “Cheers” was one of television’s most beloved sitcoms. It continues to be hailed as one of the greatest shows ever made. However, the broad popularity of a show like “Cheers” can sometimes lead to unusual occurrences involving its main cast members. In this case, an intriguing incident took place during the filming of an episode when a fan appeared with a samurai sword and seemed fixated on Shelley Long and Ted Danson.
During an appearance on the “Steve Kmetko’s Still Here Hollywood Podcast,” John Ratzenberger, known for his role as Cliff Clavin throughout the entirety of “Cheers‘ run, shared a story. He pointed out that there was something unusual about a person in the audience, expressing:
During a performance, one audience member stood out as particularly intriguing. He seemed fixated on Shelley Long and Ted Danson, no matter where they were on stage. His gaze was unusual, almost unsettling. It was clear he wasn’t just watching the show; there was something off about his behavior. This was peculiar because the play, Cheers, was unfolding, yet this man appeared to be focusing on the actors when they were off to the side.
It’s clear why this event might have raised suspicions for Ratzenberger, given that the actor, known for voicing Pixar characters, didn’t specify when this strange occurrence happened. However, since Shelley Long was involved, it likely transpired during the first five seasons of Cheers, as she was a regular cast member then. The alarm in Ratzenberger’s mind was so strong that he chose to inform someone about it, leading to the subsequent events.
I identified the suspicious individual to the security chief, Tom, and asked, “Does that situation strike you as unusual?” They proceeded to investigate him, discovering a samurai sword concealed on his person with what appeared to be Ted and Shelley’s names inscribed on it. The encounter was unsettling, and they promptly removed him from the premises. Since then, I haven’t heard any further details about the incident.
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It’s intriguing to understand the logic of the “Cheers” fan who engraved Diane Chambers and Sam Malone’s names on a samurai sword, then brought it to the set. Was he perhaps anticipating that they would be thrilled to see the sword and shower him with compliments? I also can’t help but recall the amusing scene from “Step Brothers” (although not the funniest in the movie) where Will Ferrell’s Brennan boasts about getting his samurai sword autographed by Randy Jackson at the mall, similar to this fan’s action.
Lesson learned: Avoid personalizing weapons with the names of movie or TV stars as it may convey an inappropriate message. On a lighter note, this tale might inspire you to rewatch “Cheers,” which is available on Paramount+.
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2025-02-28 18:08