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The Tortellis is an American sitcom television series and the first spin-off of Cheers, starring Dan Hedaya and Jean Kasem. It aired on NBC from January 22 to May 12, 1987.
It was the stereotypical nature of the characters that helped ensure The Tortellis was a bomb in 1987. The show was heavily criticized for its depictions of Italian Americans, with Nick’s criminal past in particular being cited as rooted in harmful ethnic stereotypes.
Dec 24, 2022 · Where Frasier continued the story of one of Cheers bar's beloved patrons, The Tortellis focused on a character who was a permanent thorn in the side of Carla. Frasier Crane had many flaws, but there was a vulnerability and insecurity there that endeared him to viewers.
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The Tortellis. Nick Tortelli, "Cheers" barmaid Carla Tortelli's loutish husband, moves to Las Vegas to try to reconcile with his bimbo second wife Loretta, who now lives with her more sensible divorced sister Charlotte and nephew Mark.
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- 1987-01-22
- Comedy
- 30
Whether he was forced to eat a bug, trying to convince people he knew Frank Sinatra, or being elected Man of the Year, Nick was always the central character. And that was the problem with the show: Nick was an unlikable bigot whose likable family had nothing to do.
The Tortellis was a Syndication network sitcom series created by Ken Estin, Glen Charles, Les Charles & James Burrows. It is a spin-off of " Cheers." The show aired from January 22 to May 12, 1987, lasting for one season & 13 episodes.
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Jan 22, 1987 · The question is, is he truly repentant or is he still a louse? The question, presumably, will be asked on all episodes of ''The Tortellis.'' Why is this taking place in Las Vegas?
