The character played by George Wendt, who died this week, brought his authentic self to what could have been superficial ...

Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of ...

Any consideration of ensemble-driven sitcoms has to include “Cheers,” and any consideration of “Cheers” has to include George ...

George Wendt, also known as Norm from "Cheers," died Tuesday morning in his sleep, according to a family statement.

Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his ...

George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on 'Cheers,' died peacefully in his sleep while at home early Tuesday morning, ...

Mailman Cliff Clavin (John Ratzenberger) was the literal USPS-blue-collar worker on Cheers, but his good buddy Norm Peterson ...

George Wendt, who played Norm on “Cheers,” leaves behind a legacy as one of television’s most lovable everymen.

But the more viewers got to know the character — played, of course, by George Wendt, who died yesterday at 76 in his sleep of ...

Actor George Wendt's journey from a one-word audition to becoming Norm on "Cheers" is celebrated after his death. Former co-stars honor his legacy with touching tributes.

The "Norm!" greeting on "Cheers" and George Wendt's jokes that followed helped make the show the success it was. TODAY.com looks back following Wendt's death.