Pull up a stool at the bar where everybody knows your name! On this episode of pplpod, we are pouring one out for the legendary Cheers Season 1. We dive deep into the 1982 debut of this 80s sitcom icon, exploring how Sam Malone (Ted Danson) and Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) set the gold standard for "will they, won't they" TV romance.

Despite being hailed by critics as sophisticated and well-timed, the show originally faced disastrous Nielsen ratings, finishing in 74th place and nearly facing cancellation by NBC. We discuss how the network’s decision to renew the series paved the way for it to become a comedy juggernaut.

In this deep dive, we cover:

• The introduction of the beloved ensemble cas ...