‘Cheers’ creators reveal how they really felt about Shelley Long’s shocking exit
There were some critics that said when Shelley walks out the door, that’s the end of ‘Cheers.’ And we had to live with that,” ...
“Cheers” wouldn't have 'survived' without Shelley Long's Diane, creators say — so they panicked when she left
Brothers Glen and Les recall feeling "sheer panic" when Long announced her decision to leave the sitcom after five seasons.