George Wendt, known as Norm Peterson on "Cheers," died Tuesday at 76. Before his death, he shared that his iconic role began with a one-word audition.

In a 2024 podcast with castmates Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson, Wendt said his agent called him about an audition for “this Cheers,” sparking a sitcom-worthy exchange.

George Wendt celebrated “Cheers” in his final public appearance before his death. The actor appeared on his former co-stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s podcast, “Where Everybody Knows ...

In the chat, the actor said his audition for Cheers was initially only one single word, at the end of the 1982 pilot episode. At the time, Wendt had landed his first major role in a TV show called ...

George Wendt, who portrayed fan-favorite Norm Peterson on "Cheers" for 11 seasons, died at the age of 76. Wendt's cause of death has been revealed, Fox News Digital learned.

Actor George Wendt's journey from a one-word audition to becoming Norm on "Cheers" is celebrated after his death. Former co-stars honor his legacy with touching tributes.

In a 2024 podcast interview with castmates Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson, Wendt said his agent called him about an audition for “this Cheers”, sparking a sitcom-worthy exchange.

Actor George Wendt, 76, died suddenly at his Los Angeles home on May 20. His death certificate revealed health issues that ...

George Wendt’s cause of death has been revealed weeks after his sudden passing. The “Cheers” star, famous for playing barfly Norm Peterson in all 11 seasons of the beloved NBC show, died ...