I’ve always loved how almost everyone says, “Norm” in this really loud but welcoming manor, but then Coach just screams it at the top of his lungs like there’s a fire
Went to Oktoberfest in Cincinnati Ohio. Met George Wendt. Sat and drank beer with him and watched Chicago Bears game very nice man. His family was there also very nice person
I once met George Wendt, in a professional setting. It was years after 'Cheers' and he was playing a lead in a big theatre production. Someone offered to me to meet him, and I being a consummate professional myself greeted him by saying; "Great to meet you Mr. Peterson". After that I'm pretty sure I turned bright red, caught fire and fell to ash. The last words I remembering hearing were something like, "I get that all the time".
God I loved this back in the day. I remember one very funny quote from Norm. "Vera wished I looked more like Charles Bronson And I wished she looked less" Or something like that, well it was almost 40 years ago. Still funny though to this day.
"What'll you have Normie?" "Well, I'm in a gambling mood Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever comes out of the tap." "Looks like beer Norm." "Call me Mister Lucky." What can I do for you, Norm? Open up those beer taps and, oh, take the day off, Sam. Hey, Mr. Peterson, Jack Frost nipping at your nose? Yep, now let's get Joe Beer nipping at my liver. "Hey Mr. Peterson, there's a cold one waiting for you." "I know. If she calls, I'm not here." What can I do for you, Norm? Well, I am going to need something to kill time before my second beer. Uhhh, how about a first one? Hey, Mr. Peterson, you got room for a beer? Nope, but I am willing to add on. "Beer, Norm?" "Have I gotten that predictable? Good." "What's going on Mr. Peterson?" "A flashing sign in my gut that says, 'Insert beer here.'" Can I draw you a beer, Norm? No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one. How about a beer, Norm? Hey, I'm high on life, Coach. Of course, beer is my life. "Pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson?" "Alright, but stop me at one...make that one-thirty." "Can I pour you a beer Mr. Peterson?" "A little early isn't it, Woody?" "For a beer?" "No, for stupid questions. What do you say, Norm? Any cheap, tawdry thing that'll get me a beer. How's a beer sound, Norm? I dunno'. I usually finish them before they get a word in.
I dont think the screaming "NORM" thing would fit in with her character, she'd rather wait to the riff raff had screamed their guts out and greet him with a polite "Norman", I always thought the way coach screamed his name was way over the top and almost ruined the whole thing
I went to a taping during the final season of Cheers. Afterwards the cast was milling about and my friend asked George Wendt for an autograph. He refused because of "security reasons ".Paul Willson, on the other hand, came up and mingled with the audience and gladly signed his name. In fact, he had me turn around and used my back as a solid surface and signed his name for my friend. Paul was great! George Wendt was and is still probably an asshole.
It's the fans who make you a success. I have had the privilege of meeting presidents and men who have walked on the moon and they showed more class than an actor.
@@Mrgop i have met actors and athletes (football,baseball), in his defense i was later told he was almost illiterate and almost to a man they are butt heads.
