Rhea Perlman admitted that there were "frictions" between Shelley Long and her "Cheers" co-stars

Long left the series after five seasons in 1987.


For five seasons, Shelley Long played on The successful sitcom Acclamations , and during this time, she was half of one of the most emblematic television couples of all time. She played Diane Chambers for Ted in 's Sam Malone, and the relationship on the move and at the same time of their characters were part of what kept the fans attentive. So when Long left the series in 1987, it was a huge shock for the public.

Despite the success of the comedy, there were tensions behind the scenes between long and it Acclamations Co-stars. This has been confirmed for a long time itself and by its comrades, including Rhea Perlman , who played Carla Tortelli. Read the rest to discover what they said about the conflict.

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Perlman confirmed the drama between Long and his comrades.

During an appearance in 2019 on Look at what's going on live ,, Perlman was asked about rumors that there was "so much friction" between long and the Acclamations discard. Perlman confirmed that things were not always smooth, but clearly indicated that the problems in terms were not as disastrous as the rumor that rumor.

"There was, you know, there were a bit of it," said Perlman. "But she left, then we had Kirsty, and life has evolved." Kirsty Alley joined the show under the name of Rebecca Howe in season 6, after the departure of Long.

Look at what's going on live accommodate Andy Cohen Underlined how much Alley settles down, and Perlman replied: "It was really one of the biggest days. As it was when it was Woody [Harrelson] took over for the coach who died - Nick Colasanto - Who was, we all thought, irreplaceable. It was as if these two people were the exact people you needed. ""

Long and in the dansus approached the rumors of a quarrel.

Shelley Long and Ted Danson on
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In 1987, danson was profiled by People and was Asked about long leave the show . Commenting on the rumor that the rumor arguing between them, he said: "I will not say anything wrong about my partner. I mean, my wife and I sometimes have terrible arguments, and they are somehow our Company. Our relationship, Shelley's and mine, has included not being satisfied with each other and being satisfied with each other. "

As for a long time, She said to the magazine , "Terrible teasing continued in the relationship and outside the relationship, but our energy went to our work and that has borne fruit."

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Years later, more details on "schism" have become public.

Ted Danson and Shelley Long at the 2006 TV Land Awards
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In 2012, Gq published An oral story of Acclamations in which many actors and crew members have shared their work experiences on the show. Several participants shared that it was the long actor process and the meticle of his character who rubbed certain people in the wrong direction. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"Shelley believed that she was the news Ball of Lucille , and she spent hours after the word with the writers of her character and history, speaking just to death " Thomas Lofaro said. "They would deliver her, but they gave it to a point where they could no longer bear it.

Co-creator of the series Glen Charles said: "Shelley liked to discuss things. It was never a crisis of anger. But it took a lot of discussions, and I think the biggest problem was with the rest of the distribution, because we would have a reading At the table, and immediately, she wanted to talk about it. "Charles said that the crew had welcomed a long time, which" created a schism between Shelley and the rest of the distribution ".

Dase added: "The Shelley process would have furious if it was mean or if it had not been useful. But it was useful - it was his way of being Diane - and there is Not an average bone in Shelley's body. I had problems holding around her until we got on stage together, then I was in paradise. "

Perlman refused to discuss the long style and its impact on this interview. "It's not really something I can talk about, to tell you the truth," she said. "I can't go. I don't think it is worth it, at this stage of life."

Another co-star thought it wanted him to get from the show.

Kelsey Grammer and Shelley Long on
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THE Gq Oral history notes that in its 1995 memories, So far… , co-star Grammer Kelsey wrote that he believed that long had tried to sabotage him. "Shelly's efforts to get me out of the show were implacable. I learned after reading, she would insist that the writers have taken out every laugh that I had," he wrote.

Long called the point of view to gram to the "so bad" situation. She added: "I don't know how he had this idea other than me speaking once and saying:" No, I really don't think it should be the baby to brew. "" It was in reference to the discussions on becoming her pregnant character when Long herself expected.

"It's just a crime that people do not take the time and do not make the effort to have a conversation if that bothers them as much," continued a lot. "I would like him to say something, but he never did it. You know, it's a shame." Grammer confirmed in oral history that he and for a long time had invented.

Long shared why she left the show.

Shelley Long at NBC's 75th Anniversary in 2002
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In oral history, he has long defended his approach to his character.

"There were Scuttlebutt about me speaking too much and being passionate about Diane. But I thought:" It's my work. This is what I am supposed to do ... don't tell me not to get involved in the discussion "", she said.

THE Beverly Hills troops Star also shared that she had chosen to leave the show because she thought that her script became repetitive and because she wanted to spend more time with her girl.

"THE Acclamations Writers were the best on television. But I felt like I repeated myself; It bothered me a little. And I received films offers, which made people think: "Oh, she is so arrogant. She thinks she's going to make films, "said Long.

She continued: "But most people tended to understand, because I had a two -year -old baby, and I wanted to spend more time with my family, which was the other reason for which I left The show ... it was a good decision. "


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