Cheers

A Cultural History

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Theatre, Comedy, Humour & Comedy, Performing Arts, Television
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Author: Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski ISBN: 9781538113882
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: July 2, 2019
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
ISBN: 9781538113882
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: July 2, 2019
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

A fascinating look at one of the greatest shows of all time.

For eleven seasons, Cheers was a critically acclaimed program, ultimately earning more than 100 Emmy nominations and securing 28 wins, including 4 for best comedy series. One of the most popular shows of all time, the series centered on a group of Boston, Massachusetts locals who gathered to drink and socialize. Bar owner Sam Malone was the de facto leader of the group and boss to Carla Tortelli, Coach Ernie Pantuso, Woody Boyd, and Diane Chambers, Sam’s on-again, off again paramour. Regular patrons Norm Peterson and Cliff Claven completed this ersatz family, later joined by Frasier Crane; his wife Lilith; and Rebecca Howe, a new foil for Sam. Cheers not only provided laughs, it revolutionized American sitcoms with its long-running stories and famous will-they-won’t-they relationship of Sam and Diane.

In Cheers*: A Cultural History*, Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski offer an engaging analysis of the show, providing insights into both the onscreen stories and the efforts behind the scenes to shape this beloved classic. The authors examine the series as a whole but also focus on the show’s key characters, narrative arcs, and many themes, ranging from alcoholism to adultery. This volume also provides close looks at how set design, class issues, and gender roles informed the series throughout its run.

Also included is an opinionated compendium of every episode, highlighting the peaks and dips in quality across more than a decade of television. Cheers*: A Cultural History* will appeal to the show’s many fans and bring back beloved memories of the place where everybody knows your name.

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A fascinating look at one of the greatest shows of all time.

For eleven seasons, Cheers was a critically acclaimed program, ultimately earning more than 100 Emmy nominations and securing 28 wins, including 4 for best comedy series. One of the most popular shows of all time, the series centered on a group of Boston, Massachusetts locals who gathered to drink and socialize. Bar owner Sam Malone was the de facto leader of the group and boss to Carla Tortelli, Coach Ernie Pantuso, Woody Boyd, and Diane Chambers, Sam’s on-again, off again paramour. Regular patrons Norm Peterson and Cliff Claven completed this ersatz family, later joined by Frasier Crane; his wife Lilith; and Rebecca Howe, a new foil for Sam. Cheers not only provided laughs, it revolutionized American sitcoms with its long-running stories and famous will-they-won’t-they relationship of Sam and Diane.

In Cheers*: A Cultural History*, Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski offer an engaging analysis of the show, providing insights into both the onscreen stories and the efforts behind the scenes to shape this beloved classic. The authors examine the series as a whole but also focus on the show’s key characters, narrative arcs, and many themes, ranging from alcoholism to adultery. This volume also provides close looks at how set design, class issues, and gender roles informed the series throughout its run.

Also included is an opinionated compendium of every episode, highlighting the peaks and dips in quality across more than a decade of television. Cheers*: A Cultural History* will appeal to the show’s many fans and bring back beloved memories of the place where everybody knows your name.

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