Kirstie Alley

Andy Ackerman on working with Ted Danson as "Sam Malone" and Kirstie Alley as "Rebecca Howe" on Cheers

James Burrows on Kirstie Alley joining the cast of Cheers

Glen and Les Charles on Kirstie Alley becoming the female lead ("Rebecca Howe") on Cheers after Shelley Long's departure

Glen and Les Charles on Kirstie Alley becoming the female lead ("Rebecca Howe") on Cheers after Shelley Long's departure

Genie Francis on appearing in the miniseries North and South

David Lee on Shelley Long leaving Cheers and being replaced by Kirstie Alley's "Rebecca Howe"

Warren Littlefield on replacing Shelley Long as "Diane" with Kirstie Alley as "Rebecca" on Cheers

Lori Openden on Shelley Long's departure from Cheers and Kirstie Alley joining the show