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- The series drew low ratings, ranking 50th out of 79 series with an average rating/share of 13.3/20. As a result, NBC canceled The Tortellis after 13 episodes. The next attempt at a Cheers spin-off, Frasier, was considerably more successful, running for 11 seasons.
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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.
May 22, 2022 · The Tortellis was the first, forgotten attempt at a Cheers spinoff, but here's why it failed while Frasier proved to be a huge ratings hit.
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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 is an American television series that serves as a spin-off of Cheers, airing and taking place during the end of Season 5. It focuses on Carla's ex-husband Nick Tortelli and his wife Loretta, and their family, which includes Nick and Carla's son Anthony Tortelli and his wife Annie...
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- Wings. Running for a total of eight seasons, from 1990 to 1997, many do not know that Wings is actually connected to Cheers. The show follows two brothers named Joe and Brian Hackett, as they run a one-plane commuter service from a Nantucket airport.
- The Tortellis. Another "forgotten Cheers spinoff” is The Toretellis. Serving as Frasier’s predecessor, what started off being a Cheers prequel about Coach Ernie Pantusso, The Tortellis became a show following Nick Tortelli, the ex-husband of Carla Tortelli, and his wife Loretta.
- Frasier. What many do not know, since it became a major phenomenon in its own right, is that Frasier is a spinoff of Cheers. The main character, Frasier Crane, was first introduced to audiences on the '80s sitcom, and then captivated and entertained audiences with his pompous quotes in the '90s.
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A woman challenges Nick to fulfill his guarantee of fixing a TV in a day or eating a bug. Nick receives a man of the year award when he offers a year of free TV repair service to raise...
