Bebe-Neuwirth Movie Reviews

Paramounts smash hit sitcom, Cheers enjoyed an astoundingly successful run between 1982 - 1993. In that time, a total of 270 episodes were made and (purley from my own personal opinion) most of the series finest episodes were amongst the first handful of seasons which saw the odd but enjoyable match of Ted Danson and the adorable Shelley Long who played neurotic accademic, Diane Chambers to utter perfection. Ted Danson is equally effective who is the central figure in the series, running the aptly named Cheers bar. He plays the likeable Sam Malone whose previous claim to fame had been as a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Scox baseball team. Diane Chambers arrives at Cheers with her snobbish fiancee. He leaves her alone at Cheers whilst he says he'd be back within the hour - he doesn't show up and knowing full well she'd been jilted in favour for someone else she takes a job as a barmaid at Cheers which soon brings her more down to earth and likeable and slowly succumbs to Sam's boyish charm. Their rocky on-off relationship was fun to watch and both spark off each other and show naturalistic affection for each other making it all the more beleavable. Giving superb backing support is Rhea Perlman as the tough-talking, fiery Carla who provides many laughs through the series. Her timing and witty delivery is simply immpecable and was a key element in making the series such a clear winner.
These collection of episodes are classics and remind you of what a fantastically, well-written series this truly was. Give Me A Ring Sometime was the fabulous premier episode where Sam and Diane first meet, Sam At Eleven is where a local sports writer interviews Sam but the story is cut from going on air. Truce Or Consequences is of particular interest where it features some well-crafted scenes between Shelley Long and Rhea Perlman who both sparkle through the diaogue. Carla lies to Diane about Sam and on finding out Diane is enraged with anger. There truly is some hilarious moments in this one and the climax of the episode is wonderfully funny. The Boys In Blue is also another classic where Sam discovers his best friend is gay and has to forced to face up to his prejudices at the insistence of Diane.
Each and episode is excellent and a must see and the acting is superb all-round with the rest of the regulars at Cheers being Norm Peterson, well known for his usual seating spot on the corner of the bar, Coach played brilliantly by Nicholas Calasanto and Cliff Clavin, played by John Ratzenberger. All actors shine to perfection, complimenting the tremendous scripts that rides along like a roller coaster. A classic, feel-good, consistently amusing and essential U.S sitcom that was rewarded in its day with several awards for its outstanding appeal!

Seeing this recently, I was reminded how much Cheers' premiere was paced like a fine one-act play. The humor was smart, the acting wonderful. This went well beyond normal TV fare. It's hard to match this.

"Give Me A Ring Sometime," the pilot episode for the celebrated television sitcom "Cheers," still stands up 20 years later. Sam "May Day" Malone (Ted Danson), the ex-Red Sox relief pitcher and recovering alchoholic, runs his Boston bar with the less than able assistance of his old pitching coach Ernie Pantusso (Nicholas Colasanto) and Carla Torteli (Rhea Perelman), the wise-cracking waitress. Into this madhouse comes Diane Chambers (Shelley Long), a teaching assistant about to leave for the Caribbean with her current fiance and former literature professor, Summer Sloan (Michael McGuire). By the end of the episode Diane has been jilted, Sam offers her a job as a waitress, and the rest is televison history. Written by Glen Charles & Les Charles, the script sells us on the characters right away. My only complaint is that I would have liked to have seen more bar arguments like the one they have in this episode concerning "the Sweatiest Movie" of all time. Summer Sloan might be a nattering boob, but the man does know his sweaty films. This tape is the first volume in the "Cheers" series.

This spictacular two episodes are one of my favorite episodes in the year 1987.I Do, Audieu is the final episode of Shelley Long (Diane Chambers) when it's time for Sam and Diane's wedding. After a five year on and off relationship they are now ready to be together with a new life and a family. Earlier this season Diane and Sam were in a hilarious fight when couniler Elizabeth Eldlige is dating Sam. This episode is mostly about Sam and Diane's wedding when suddenly proffecor Sumner Sloane comes to Cheers to ask Diane to finish her novel. Sam and Diane both agreed and stopped the wedding for six months when Diane returns. This episode was a sad romantic episode.

Cheers is definetly the best show in the world. You will find this out with I Do, Adieu / Home Is the Sailor tape. I Do, Adieu is Shelly Long / Diane Chamber's final show other than the finale. It is truly wonderful seeing the cast as old timers. Home Is the Sailor is picked up where we left off. Sam was sailing around the world and comes back to see Cheers under new management: the sexy Rebecca Howe. The don't hit it off but some antics come along with Sam trying to get his job back. This is the best show ever. There should be like a Christmas TV movie or something with the cast. Anyway tune into Fraiser in April to see Carla, Cliff, and Norm on the show.

Volume 11 in the "Cheers" series marks the transition from Shelley Long to Kirstie Alley as female lead on the classic sitcom. "I Do, Adieu" (Original Airdate: 05/07/87), the last episode from Season 5, finds Sam and Diane finally heading for the altar. But then Summer Sloane (Michael McGuire), who dumped Diane off at Cheers in the pilot episode, returns to tempt Diane with finishing her novel and getting it sold. Diane declines the offer, but Sam, having envisioned growing old with the woman he loves, thinks Diane should pursue her dream. The final shot of Sam and Diane, an old couple dancing in their living room, is truly touching. This episode, #121 in the series, was written by Les and Glen Charles, and is vastly superior to the series finale.

Season 6 begins with "Home Is the Sailor" (Original Airdate: 09/24/87), where we find out Sam sold the bar and used the money to travel around the world on a sailboat to forget Diane. Unfortunately Sam's book sunk and he finds the bar is now being managed by Rebecca Howe, who has instituted lots of changes (Carla and Woody are wearing cute little uniforms). Already having Wayne as her main bartender, Rebecca agrees to hire Sam as part-time help. Now all the gang has to do is find a way to get rid of Wayne. Also written by the Charles brothers, this episode was directed (as all of them were) by James Burrows.

These eposiods of diane were very funny!This is a must see.You will laugh and laugh.Carla was very,very funny....

These two first-season episodes in the "Cheers" collection present "The Best of Diane Chambers." In "Diane's Perfect Date" (Original Airdate: 02/10/83), Sam and Diane have been criticizing each other's dates so they agree to fix each other up with the "perfect date." Sam is convinced that Diane has herself in mind for him, so when she shows up with her friend Gretchen (Gretchen Corbett) he grabs the first person who comes through the door to go out with Diane. Unfortunately, Andy Andy (Derek McGrath) has just gotten out of jail. This episode, #17 in the show's history for those keeping count of such things, was written by David Lloyd and directed by James Burrows. Note: Andy Andy makes a memorable return appearance the following season in "Homicidal Ham."

"Any Friend of Diane's" finds her old college friend Rebecca Prout (Julia Duffy) looking for a shoulder to cry on after her marriage fails. Eying Sam, Rebecca decides a good old-fashioned fling is in order. Sam tries to resist her out of a sense of loyalty to Diane, but loyalty only goes so far. The subplot finds Norm bringing his boss to the bar and getting everybody to pretend he does not hang out at the bar all the time. Written by David Isaacs and directed by James Burrows, this is episode #6.

Both episodes are hilarious!!! "Diane's Perfect Date" cracks me up whenever I get the chance to watch it. Sam and Diane agreed to find each other a date... Diane found an attractive and intelligent date for Sam, but he couldn't find anyone for Diane! He spotted a guy who was so opposite of Diane, but there was so much more than to this! I love the part when they all four arrived at the bar from their date, and Shelley Long was HILARIOUS! :) Check it out!

"Any Friends Of Diane"-- Diane was determined to find a companion for her friend, Rebecca Prout (played by Julia Duffy). After hearing Rebecca's detailed description on what she wanted to seek in a man, Diane immediately thought of a perfect man for her. Rebecca had someone else specific in her head--- SAM! Oh, woe is Diane! :) Again, check this out!

Cheers!

I personally am an avid fan of cheers.I Think these Episodes were some of the best in the second season. The humor in "homocidal ham" sort of represented that of cheers.I give Volume four of cheers a 5, for it's overall humor, and quality.

Cheers is a good show, one of my favorite episodes is The Homicidal Ham, Derek McGrath who played Andy was great in that famous Othello murder scene with Shelley Long (Diane)! Very funny episode! Fans of Derek McGrath may be interested to know that he is in the TV show Doc.

This fourth volume in the Cheers collection presents a couple of choice episodes from the show's second season. In "Homicidal Ham" Andy Schroeder (Derek McGrath) the ex-convict who was "Diane's Perfect Date" in the first season when he was known as Andy Andy, returns to rob the bar so he can go back to prison. Diane tries to help Andy launch his acting career and arranges a tryout for a drama professor (Severn Darden). Andy falls in love with Diane, not knowing that she and Sam are an item. When he learns the truth, performing the murder scene from Othello looks like a big mistake. "Homicidal Ham" (Original Airdate: 10/27/83) was written by David Lloyd, directed by James Burrows, and is episode #26 for those keeping count.

"They Call Me Mayday" (Original Airdate: 12/01/83) has Sam writing his autobiography after Dick Cavett walks into Cheers and suggests the idea. Everyone is happy with the idea except, of course, Diane, who is understandable jealous, but who ends up helping him, uh, punch up the sex scenes. Meanwhile, Norm has had to spend the night at Cheers because Vera has kicked him out. The big guy is upset that his old high school buddy Wally Bodell (Walter Olkewicz) has been putting the moves on Vera and finally takes matters into his own hands (literally). "They Call Me Mayday" was written by David Angell, directed by James Burrows, and is episode #31 in the series.

This 9th volume in the "Cheers" collection presents the first two episodes from the show's third season, which introduced the character of Frasier Crane into television immortality. Part 1 of "Rebound" (Original Airdate: 09/27/84), finds Sam has started drinking again while Diane had ended up in a mental institution. Now Diane is enjoying a quiet life in a convent and Coach wants her to come back and get Sam to stop drinking. Of course each is convinced the other is still in love with them. In Part 2 (Original Airdate: 10/04/84), Coach convinces Diane to help Sam with his drinking problem by coming back to work at Cheers. However, Diane brings her psychiatrist friend Frasier Crane to talk to Sam. Frasier succeeds in helping Sam, who has no idea that Diane and Fraiser are a couple. Obviously, to be continued with much hilarity. Both parts of "Rebound" (Episodes #45 & #46 for those counting) were written by Glen & Les Charles and directed by James Burrows.

Listen, Cheers is the best show of the 80's. If you are reading this, you probably know that. Anyway, this is an important episode. It marks the apperience of a very special character. You know who.

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SHOW TO ANYBODY WHO HAS EVER WATCHED TELEVISION. IT WAS AND STILL IS ONE OF THE BEST LOVED TELEVISION PROGRAMS OF ALL TIME. LONG LIVE CHEERS.

This second volume in the "Cheers" series presents two episodes from the show's first season both focusing on the beloved Coach. "Coach Returns to Action," (Original Airdate: 11/25/82) finds him inviting a woman from his apartment building down to the bar. He has a secret crush on the girl, so when Sam starts hitting on her, Coach needs to do something fast. Sworn to secrecy by Coach, Diane tries to get Sam to back off, but he just thinks she is jealous. However, Coach has a secret play. Meanwhile, Carla is working on the plumbing in the restrooms forcing everyone to use the facilities upstairs at Melvilles. This episode, #9 for those of you counting, was written by Earl Pomerantz and directed by James Burrows.

"Pick a Con...Any Con" features Harry Anderson as Harry "The Hat" Gittes. Coach has been playing gin games every day with George Wheeler (Reid Shelton). But when the gang finds out Coach has been losing large amounts of money they realize he is being fleeced. To get even with George the gang enlists Harry's help. But who is conning who here? This episode, #19 in the series, was written by David Angell and directed by James Burrows. Personal note: for an episode focusing on Coach, I would have preferred they did "The Coach's Daughter" with Allyce Beasley, the episode they re-aired when Nicholas Colasanto died a few years later. That one still brings a tear to my eyes.

Without a doubt "Pick a con any con" is Cheers at it's finest. Harry Anderson's debut as Harry the hat stands out as his best work to date. I strongly recommend "Cheers Volume 2" to anyone who just wants laugh themselves silly!

Volume 10 in the "Cheers" collection presents the last episode from Season 3 and the first from Season 4 in the classic sitcom. "Rescue Me" (Original Air Date: May 09, 1985) finds Diane and Frasier in Europe, where he takes advantage of the moment to propose. Before giving him an answer, she calls Sam back at Cheers to give him an opportunity to speak up or forever hold his peace. This episode, #69 in the series for those still counting, was written by Ken Estin and directed by James Burrows. Martin Ferrero has a choice part as the Waiter. When the series returned the following fall with "Birth, Death, Love and Rice" (Original Air Date: September 26, 1985), Frasier returns to Cheers to tell Sam that Diane has joined a convent. Of course, Sam cannot leave well enough alone, and goes off to talk her into returning to the bar. Diane is not sure and asks God for a sign as to what she should do. Meanwhile, Sam also hires young Woody Boyd to replace the beloved Coach as the other bartender. Episode #70 was written by Heide Perlman and directed by Burrows.

Right off the bat, if you've seen this movie and love it - get the DVD. It's one of the best DVDs I've seen, with deleted scenes, extensive audio commentary, trailers, etc. etc. etc. The four-star rating is for the movie itself; the DVD gets a solid five stars.

"Say Anything" is really two movies in one. The 'main' story is of sensitive, would-be-underachiever Lloyd Dobler's (Cusack) pursuit of beautiful overachiever Diane Court (Skye) after graduating from High School together. The story of how their relationship develops is quite realistic and the acting from Skye and Cusack is very subtle and effective. The other storyline in this film is between Diane and her father, played incredibly by John Mahoney (from TV's "Frasier"). Having chose to live with her father after her parent's divorce, Diane is incredibly close with him and is her only real friend before she meets Lloyd. However, her father's questionable business practices are called into question and her faith and trust in him are put on the line. This part of the movie, in my opinion, is more interesting than the love story between Lloyd and Diane if only for how realistic and fresh it seems compared to the typical "overbearing" fathers of movies that involve teenagers. John Mahoney really puts in a remarkable performance as the father. If you're a fan of his work, or even only casually familar with him, this is a movie worth checking out.

When I mentioned "Say Anything" to someone recently, they were kind of uncertain as to why it had achieved the 'classic' status that it has. Apart from being a very good movie, it really closed out the era of 80s teen comedies/dramas nicely. Kids that were in high school in the 80s watching and laughing at everything from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" to "The Breakfast Club" to "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", were growing up and entering a new decade. Released in 1989, "Say Anything" reflected high school kids graduating and taking that next step towards the future, as well as dealing with serious everyday problems. Its accuracy and tenderness in displaying this is what makes it so enduring.

I have adored this movie for a long time now, I was so excited when it came out on DVD. This is the story about Lloyd Dobbler (John Cusack) falling for brainy valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye). The chemistry between the two of them is fantastic, and Lloyd is just such an amazing character. My favorite scene is the cover scene, where Lloyd is broken hearted after Diane dumps him and stands outside her window playing "In Your Eyes" on his boom box. Whenever I hear it on the radio it reminds me of this movie.

If you asked anyone who was the best director of the "teen movie" in the 80s, most people would say John Hughes, and they would be right. Movies like the Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles are classics and really capture the essence of being a teen in that decade.

But the answer to what the best teen movie in the 80s is has to be the 1989 Cameron Crowe directorial debut "Say Anything" starring John Cusack and Ione Skye. This film gives us characters to really care about and situations that are realistic. The actors respond beautifully, Cusack is perfect as the nerdy "athlete" (Kickboxing- the sport of the future) who simply decides to ask out school valedictorian/goddess Diane Court (Skye) right after graduation. His conversations he has with himself while trying to get the nerve to ask her to a post graduation party are classic and sound real familiar to my high school years.

Skye (a relative unknown before this film and since) also turns in a flawless performance as the beautiful brain who has always wanted a taste of high school life, but has had to turn it down repeatedly to focus on grades. She reluctantly agrees to go with Lloyd (Cusack) to the party and has the time of her life because for the first time, she is seen as just a high school girl and not the unreachable perfect standard. We remember people like that in high school. They probably had the exact feelings Skye shows us in Diane Court.

The plot really is not very intricate or complex. Diane's father (John Mahoney) runs an old folks home and is very protective of his daughter. It's obvious he has sacrificed a lot to give his daughter all the chance to go to England to study next semester. Perhaps he has even done some things that were not all together ethical. He does a great job with his character as well, especially at the end, when the situation spins out of control and he is forced to sit back and just watch.

Crowe's approach here is to give us real people as characters and let us identify with them. Unlike so many of the teen movies today, which are unnecessarily raunchy and stupid, this film cares about the characters and what matters to them. When Skye gives Cusack the pen mentioned in the title of this review, it is at a time where she is crushed emotionally and is almost manipulated into action. Anyone who has felt the pain of love lost or the joy of love found will appreciate the reality of this film. By the way, the most well known scene, pictured on the DVD cover, is Cusack holding up the boom box while Peter Gabriel's "In your Eyes" plays on the radio. One of the best songs in the decade of the 80s, this one captures the mood of the entire film perfectly. All in all, this is possibly the best teen movie of all time.

I was watching t.v and this movie popped out on screen! It was kind of weird in the beginning but I liked the middle,end and some of the beginning.I liked the Chrismast carol part the most! It was a great movie of Chrismast stuff. I didn't know this was based on a series and movies. I liked it thought,but it was cccooolll!!!! like anything cool! It wasn't bad,not bad at all,but check the movie out,you may give this movie atleast a 3 to 5.I gave it a 4 for the neatness in this movie.Why did I give this movie a 4?,you say.Some was bad and most was terrificly
COOL!!-THE END

The movie is a very good christmas movie,
and deserves a 5. I wish they made more movies like this.
The movie is about carface a greety dog who steels this little puppy's money for his broken leg. Then Charlie, itchy, and sasha
make a plan to show carface what will happen to him in the past and in the future. It's a christmas carol movie, in a dog version. See the movie. It's very entertaining.

This is a great Christmas movie for collections, with terrific music. All the characters have defined roles from the original. There's even a puppy named Tim who desperately needs an operation. Itchy is the ghost of Christmas past. Charlie is the ghost of Christmas future. Sasha is the ghost of Christmas present. Carface plays Scrooge. Killer takes on the role of Bob Cratchit. The only one who doesn't really match up is Belladonna, Annabelle's cousin and the Whippet from Hell, who is Carface's boss...but that makes it a little more original, since they don't go exactly by the book. Recommended.

I was watching t.v and this movie popped out on screen! It was kind of weird in the beginning but I liked the middle,end and some of the beginning.I liked the Chrismast carol part the most! It was a great movie of Chrismast stuff. I didn't know this was based on a series and movies. I liked it thought,but it was cccooolll!!!! like anything cool! It wasn't bad,not bad at all,but check the movie out,you may give this movie atleast a 3 to 5.I gave it a 4 for the neatness in this movie.Why did I give this movie a 4?,you say.Some was bad and most was terrificly
COOL!!-THE END

The movie is a very good christmas movie,
and deserves a 5. I wish they made more movies like this.
The movie is about carface a greety dog who steels this little puppy's money for his broken leg. Then Charlie, itchy, and sasha
make a plan to show carface what will happen to him in the past and in the future. It's a christmas carol movie, in a dog version. See the movie. It's very entertaining.

This is a great Christmas movie for collections, with terrific music. All the characters have defined roles from the original. There's even a puppy named Tim who desperately needs an operation. Itchy is the ghost of Christmas past. Charlie is the ghost of Christmas future. Sasha is the ghost of Christmas present. Carface plays Scrooge. Killer takes on the role of Bob Cratchit. The only one who doesn't really match up is Belladonna, Annabelle's cousin and the Whippet from Hell, who is Carface's boss...but that makes it a little more original, since they don't go exactly by the book. Recommended.