RIP Norm (George Wendt)

[init4fun]

George Wendt, who played Norm on Cheers, died today at age 76. RIP to a guy who was a mainstay of Cheers and was one of my favorite characters.

This post has been edited by me to remove the mistaken news story I originally quoted. Kudos to AK member highvoltage for pointing out the original news story's error(s)

 

[Telecolor 3007]

That tv series was broadcasted in Romania too. I dind't watch it too much, but I remember him and when I saw the title I thought of him. He played in a "Columbo" episode too.
R.I.P.

 

[DeeCee]

Sad to hear. He was great on Cheers. RIP.

 

[Mr Boochie]

RIP.

 

[eiraved]

I loved his character on Cheers, so funny! R.I.P. Norm...

 

[yzzaj]

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Q: What did everyone say when George Wendt walked thru the Pearly Gates and into Heaven?

A: Norm!!!


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[JediDude]

Sad to hear.

Some years back, Mrs. JD and I had lunch with Norm. Cilff, and the bunch.... sort of.
We stopped for lunch at The Bull and Finch (might have been renamed Cheers at that point), which supposedly was the inspiration for the show.

Unfortunately, Norm and Cliff weren't there at the time.

 

[Rey1]

Sad to hear.

Some years back, Mrs. JD and I had lunch with Norm. Cilff, and the bunch.... sort of.
We stopped for lunch at The Bull and Finch (might have been renamed Cheers at that point), which supposedly was the inspiration for the show.

Unfortunately, Norm and Cliff weren't there at the time.

I used to hang out at the Bull and Finch on Sunday evenings after I went Ice Skating. This was during the first weeks of the first season of Cheers, before the place got famous. They made a good bowl of Chili. I still have a B&F baseball cap (not branded cheers). It was a fun place and a fun show. RIP Norm

 

[gizzyman47]

R.I.P. George
Thanks for all the laughs!

 

[daveshel]

Cheers to an iconic character!

 

[YY1]

Not sure if it's a real thing but I call when a group of people calls you name when you arrive somewhere being "Normed".

It happens more than you might think.

 

[jeanmarie]

RIP Norm. Thanks for the good times. Cheers was the best! This one is for you Norm, cheers!

 

[Jack Lord]

There is a little bit of Norm in all of us.

RIP GW

 

[SPL db]

 

[Mark B]

A wonderful actor. RIP George.

 

[MuseChaser]

It's a dog eat dog world out there and I've got MilkBone underwear..

Man, I loved that character. Thank you for all the smiles and joy, George. Bon voyage, and God Bless.

 

[ernieb1536]

That tv series was broadcasted in Romania too. I dind't watch it too much, but I remember him and when I saw the title I thought of him. He played in a "Columbo" episode too.
R.I.P.

I remember that episode he did a good job of playing a bad guy , as well as a like able character !

 

[Mystic]

Another great Chicagoan and alum of Second City is gone: Rest in peace forever, George Wendt, you "Beverly Boy" (per his being raised in one of Chicago's tonier neighborhoods, especially for the South Side of town). You were and always will be a magnificent comedian and actor.

 

[Bruins]

George played one of the most iconic rolls in an iconic TV sitcom. (IMO)
Day 1 until day end.
R.I.P.

 

[turnitup]

Just a few days before his passing, I stumbled across this YouTube video of all of the one liners that Norm used as he was walking into the bar after the patrons did their usual “Norm!” greeting. Was so fun to watch, and ironic on the timing. Rest in Peace Mr. Wendt, you brightened the day for millions of us, and we will miss you and your comic wit and wisdom!