Cheers’ Quirks and Bloopers

Bathroom Confusion The sitcom “Cheers,” set in a Boston bar, ran from 1982 to 1993 and had some behind-the-scenes quirks. One notable issue was the bathroom confusion, where the men’s and women’s rooms appeared to switch places in some scenes.

Set Design and Fire Codes In a blooper from the second season, a visible curtain went unnoticed for multiple episodes. Additionally, the show had some laxity with fire codes. The rivalry in the “Bar Wars” episodes also had a strange numbering issue, skipping “Bar Wars IV.”

Frasier’s Continuity and Pregnancies Frasier’s unexpected longevity led to a continuity problem regarding his father’s death, which was later addressed in the “Frasier” spinoff. During filming, two actresses were pregnant simultaneously.

Memorable Characters Coach actor Nicholas Colasanto left a mark by scribbling lines on the set. Norm’s wife, Vera, was voiced by George Wendt’s real-life wife. John Ratzenberger, initially auditioning for Norm, created the iconic character Cliff.

Despite these slip-ups, “Cheers” was groundbreaking, pioneering longer story arcs and season-ending cliffhangers.