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As one of the main characters of Cheers, Diane Chambers' exit in season 5 was controversial; Shelley Long decided to leave the show despite its popularity. Playing the high-society waitress in the eponymous bar, Diane more often than not looked out of place in her workspace — that's what made her a great addition to the ensemble cast, being ...
Diane Chambers is a fictional character in the American television situation comedy show Cheers, portrayed by Shelley Long and created by Glen and Les Charles. After her fiancé Sumner Sloan abandons her in the Cheers bar in the pilot episode, Diane works as a bar waitress.
- Waitress (1982–1987), Writer (1987–present)
- Cheers:, "Give Me a Ring Sometime", (season 1, episode 1)
- Spencer Chambers (father), Helen Chambers (mother)
- Shelley Long
Shelley Long (born August 23, 1949) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. For her role as Diane Chambers on the hit sitcom Cheers, [2] Long received five Emmy nominations, winning in 1983 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. [3] She also won two Golden Globe Awards for the role. [4]
YearTitleRoleNotes2017–2018Grandma MurphyVoice, 2 episodes2017Christmas in the HeartlandJudy WilkinsTelevision film2015MagicianEpisode: "Bawamo Shazam"2013Holiday Road TripCynthiaTelevision filmJan 16, 2024 · Shelley Long was one of the breakout stars of the classic sitcom Cheers . The actress, 74, became a household name for her portrayal of Diane Chambers, one of the bar’s waitresses who was...
Sep 30, 2022 · NBC. Despite years of being one of the highest-rated, most popular sitcoms on national television, in 1987, Shelley Long decided to leave "Cheers." Immediately after, while being asked...
Dec 31, 2023 · She was replaced by Kirstie Alley's Rebecca Howe. Long returned to "Cheers" for the series finale, which pokes fun at Sam and Diane's constant waffling. Her book, it turns out, was rejected,...