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Cheers’ Ted Danson and James Burrows Reveal How Kirstie Alley’s Character Rebecca Howe Came to Be

Cheers alum Ted Danson and director James Burrows reveal how actress Kirstie Alley’s iconic character Rebecca Howe came to be on an episode of their podcast.

When Cheers introduced Kirstie Alley ’s character, Rebecca Howe, fans were eager, and maybe a little nervous to see who could possibly fill the shoes left behind by Shelley Long ’s Diane Chambers. On the Wednesday, April 2, episode of SiriusXM’s “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast hosted by Cheers alum Ted Danson, the actor sat down with the show’s long-time director James Burrows to reflect on its early days. This behind-the-scenes moment is just one of many heartfelt stories being shared on SiriusXM’s “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”, where Ted and James sit down with beloved cast and crew from Cheers to celebrate the show’s legacy and give fans a deeper look into what made it so timeless.

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