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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'80s Icons Make a Strong Political Statement With a Pretty in Pink/ Some Kind of Wonderful Crossover
'80s Icons Make a Strong Political Statement With a Pretty in Pink/ Some Kind of Wonderful Crossover originally appeared on Parade. Jon Cryer and Lea Thompson joined forces this weekend, a first for the two '80s icons. Cryer, who famously played Ducky in the 1986 John Hughes classic Pretty in Pink before gaining TV fame on Two and a Half Men, is known for sharing his political views on social media. On Sunday, he was joined by '80s teen queen Lea Thompson—best known as Lorraine in Back to the Future and Amanda in Some Kind of Wonderful—for a 'No Kings' rally in Los a photo shared to Cryer's social media, he captioned the moment, 'Me and @lea_thompson bringing you the Pretty in Pink/Some Kind of Wonderful crossover you've been waiting for at the downtown Los Angeles #NoKingsDay protest.' In the photo, the two ageless, politically active actors smile together while holding protest signs and the American flag. Star Wars fans quickly took notice of Cryer's T-shirt, which read 'I Have Friends Everywhere'—a line from Andor, part of the Star Wars was among the first to comment on Cryer's post, writing, 'A pleasure to march with you, sir.' Other fans chimed in with their own photos and stories from protests across the country. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '80s Icons Make a Strong Political Statement With a Pretty in Pink/ Some Kind of Wonderful Crossover first appeared on Parade on Jun 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kelsey Grammer breaks silence on Cheers co-star George Wendt's death at 76 as he leads cast tributes
Cheers icon George Wendt is being mourned by his onetime co-stars after it emerged that he has died at the age of 76. The legendary actor played the beloved barfly Norm Peterson on the hit NBC show from 1982-1993 and earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for the role. Wendt's death on Tuesday was confirmed by his publicist in a statement that read: 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' Now Kelsey Grammer, who originated his iconic character Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers before he became a sitcom superstar in his own right on the spin-off Frasier, has shared his reaction to the shock development. 'I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions,' Grammer said in a statement to Another of his Cheers co-stars Ted Danson, who led the cast of the sitcom as bartender and ladies' man Sam Malone, has shared his grief at Wendt's death. He said he is 'devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' conveying 'all my love' to Wendt's wife Bernadette Birkett and their three children, via People. 'It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.' Two And A Half Men star Jon Cryer fondly remembered his teenage role acting alongside Wendt in a 1984 film called No Small Affair, a romantic comedy that also featured Demi Moore and Tim Robbins. Cryer shared that he 'met George on one of my first movies and every day we shot together I kind of couldn't believe it. That I was working with one of my favorite actors in television and he was just such an absolute prince.' He touchingly added that Wendt 'will be missed by many millions who, just like me, felt like Norm was a member of the family.' Sabrina The Teenage Witch star Melissa Joan Hart also wrote glowingly about her experience working with Wendt during his recurring guest shot on her show as her character's surly boss at her newspaper internship. 'Heaven just got a little funnier with #GeorgeWendt. It was a thrill to work beside him on #SabrinatheTeenageWitch for a handful of episodes,' she wrote. 'I was a big #Cheers fan and knew I was among one of the best when he was on set. He was warm, professional and kind and our cast and crew were gifted with his presence every time. Rest in peace! #GodBlesstheFunnyPeople.' Good Luck Charlie actor Eric Allan Kramer remembered the bonhomie and humor he experienced from Wendt while guest-starring on Cheers in 1989. 'Was hard to hear of his passing… First met George Wendt on the set of Cheers… One of the warmest, funniest guys I've ever come across...,' wrote Kramer. 'Welcoming as the star he was, incredibly giving as an actor in rehearsal (and when the cameras were rolling)… Also the first one to make sure I had a beer in my hand at the end of the night…' Kramer noted: 'We shared a history of work with the Calgary Stampeders and exchanged many stories over the week… Cheers, indeed… Many thanks for the laughs and the education… RIP'. Wendt's passing came just six months after the frail star was seen being wheeled out of an California dialysis clinic 32 years to the day that the Cheers finale aired. Wendt's iconic sitcom Cheers ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993, though the show was almost canceled after its first season due to low ratings. However, it spent eight of its remaining 10 seasons in the top 10, becoming the most-watched show in Season 9. It earned 28 Emmy Awards from 117 nominations, earning Outstanding Comedy Series nominations all 11 seasons, winning four. Wendt - who is also the uncle of Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis - impressively appeared in every episode until it went off air in May 1993. His lovable, happy-go-lucky barfly Norm - whose occupations included accountant, painter and decorator and coast guard - quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to his iconic entrance into the bar. Norm would arrive and yell 'Afternoon/evening everybody!' with the bar crowd shouting his name back. Hailing from Chicago, prior to acting Wendt was expelled from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana over poor grades before moving into showbusiness, where his first job was sweeping a theatre floor. Guest roles in Taxi and M*A*S*H were followed by his big break on Cheers, and two years after it finished he launched a self-titled sitcom on CBS, but it was canceled after eight episodes. Other than his success in the hit sitcom, the popular entertainer has appeared in shows such as Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Columbo and Wings. Wendt's nephew and godson is Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis - pictured 2017 He also had a recurring sketch on SNL's Bill Swerski's Superfans, which was dedicated to sports fans from Chicago. Wendt had been married to Bernadette Birkett – who played the voice of the mysterious Vera on Cheers – since 1978 and they have one daughter and two sons. Wendt had kept a low profile in recent years, making only a handful of small appearances on screen, including his stint as a contestant in The Masked Singer in 2023. More recently, he made a surprise appearance on stage when he reunited with the Cheers cast at the Emmy Awards in January 2024. Wendt was joined by former co-stars Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, and John Ratzenberger around a recreated set of the show's iconic bar. Cast members Shelley Long and Woody Harrelson did not attend the reunion. Sudeikis explained to Playboy in 2011 how his mother's brother Wendt inspired him to embark upon his own career path. He admitted: 'He's always been very encouraging, but there was no Tuesdays With Morrie kind of relationship between him and I. 'He didn't take me to the park to explain comic timing. There was nothing like that. He was just a good example that being an actor was a viable option.' The actor added: 'Here's a guy from the Midwest, in my family, who took the road less travelled and it worked out for him. The advice he gave me, and I say this jokingly, is "Get on one of the best sitcoms of all time and then ride it out."' Wendt encouraged his nephew to audition for Saturday Night Live after attending one of his improv performances. In June 2024 Wendt lauded his nephew - the son of his sister Kathy on the podcast Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko He said: 'He's such a great kid. Very proud. Proud especially, you know, not only of the success, but he's solid. Have you read profiles and stuff? I mean he is such a mesh, so smart, so thoughtful. I mean, it all comes out in the show. Right?'
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cheers' George Wendt mourned by 'devastated' Ted Danson as co-stars pay tribute after actor's death at 76
Cheers icon George Wendt is being mourned by his heartbroken co-stars after it emerged that he has died at the age of 76. The legendary actor played the beloved barfly Norm Peterson on the hit NBC show from 1982-1993 and earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for the role. Wendt's death on Tuesday was confirmed by his publicist in a statement that read: 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' Now his Cheers co-star Ted Danson, who led the cast of the sitcom as bartender and ladies' man Sam Malone, has shared his grief at the news. He said he is 'devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' conveying 'all my love' to Wendt's wife Bernadette Birkett and their three children, via People. 'It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.' Two And A Half Men star Jon Cryer fondly remembered his teenage role acting alongside Wendt in a 1984 film called No Small Affair, a romantic comedy that also featured Demi Moore and Tim Robbins. Cryer shared that he 'met George on one of my first movies and every day we shot together I kind of couldn't believe it. That I was working with one of my favorite actors in television and he was just such an absolute prince.' He touchingly added that Wendt 'will be missed by many millions who, just like me, felt like Norm was a member of the family.' Sabrina The Teenage Witch star Melissa Joan Hart also wrote glowingly about her experience working with Wendt during his recurring guest shot on her show as her character's surly boss at her newspaper internship. 'Heaven just got a little funnier with #GeorgeWendt. It was a thrill to work beside him on #SabrinatheTeenageWitch for a handful of episodes,' she wrote. 'I was a big #Cheers fan and knew I was among one of the best when he was on set. He was warm, professional and kind and our cast and crew were gifted with his presence every time. Rest in peace! #GodBlesstheFunnyPeople.' Good Luck Charlie actor Eric Allan Kramer remembered the bonhomie and humor he experienced from Wendt while guest-starring on Cheers in 1989. 'Was hard to hear of his passing… First met George Wendt on the set of Cheers… One of the warmest, funniest guys I've ever come across...,' wrote Kramer. 'Welcoming as the star he was, incredibly giving as an actor in rehearsal (and when the cameras were rolling)… Also the first one to make sure I had a beer in my hand at the end of the night…' Kramer noted: 'We shared a history of work with the Calgary Stampeders and exchanged many stories over the week… Cheers, indeed… Many thanks for the laughs and the education… RIP'. Wendt's passing came just six months after the frail star was seen being wheeled out of an California dialysis clinic 32 years to the day that the Cheers finale aired. Wendt's iconic sitcom Cheers ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993, though the show was almost canceled after its first season due to low ratings. However, it spent eight of its remaining 10 seasons in the top 10, becoming the most-watched show in Season 9. It earned 28 Emmy Awards from 117 nominations, earning Outstanding Comedy Series nominations all 11 seasons, winning four. Wendt - who is also the uncle of Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis - impressively appeared in every episode until it went off air in May 1993. His lovable, happy-go-lucky barfly Norm - whose occupations included accountant, painter and decorator and coast guard - quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to his iconic entrance into the bar. Norm would arrive and yell 'Afternoon/evening everybody!' with the bar crowd shouting his name back. Hailing from Chicago, prior to acting Wendt was expelled from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana over poor grades before moving into showbusiness, where his first job was sweeping a theatre floor. Guest roles in Taxi and M*A*S*H were followed by his big break on Cheers, and two years after it finished he launched a self-titled sitcom on CBS, but it was canceled after eight episodes. Other than his success in the hit sitcom, the popular entertainer has appeared in shows such as Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Columbo and Wings. Wendt's nephew and godson is Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis - pictured 2017 He also had a recurring sketch on SNL's Bill Swerski's Superfans, which was dedicated to sports fans from Chicago. Wendt had been married to Bernadette Birkett – who played the voice of the mysterious Vera on Cheers – since 1978 and they have one daughter and two sons. Wendt had kept a low profile in recent years, making only a handful of small appearances on screen, including his stint as a contestant in The Masked Singer in 2023. More recently, he made a surprise appearance on stage when he reunited with the Cheers cast at the Emmy Awards in January 2024. Wendt was joined by former co-stars Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, and John Ratzenberger around a recreated set of the show's iconic bar. Cast members Shelley Long and Woody Harrelson did not attend the reunion. Sudeikis explained to Playboy in 2011 how his mother's brother Wendt inspired him to embark upon his own career path. He admitted: 'He's always been very encouraging, but there was no Tuesdays With Morrie kind of relationship between him and I. 'He didn't take me to the park to explain comic timing. There was nothing like that. He was just a good example that being an actor was a viable option.' The actor added: 'Here's a guy from the Midwest, in my family, who took the road less travelled and it worked out for him. The advice he gave me, and I say this jokingly, is "Get on one of the best sitcoms of all time and then ride it out."' Wendt encouraged his nephew to audition for Saturday Night Live after attending one of his improv performances. In June 2024 Wendt lauded his nephew - the son of his sister Kathy on the podcast Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko He said: 'He's such a great kid. Very proud. Proud especially, you know, not only of the success, but he's solid. Have you read profiles and stuff? I mean he is such a mesh, so smart, so thoughtful. I mean, it all comes out in the show. Right?'
