The Missing Cameos from Cheers in the Frasier Reboot: A Nostalgic Necessity

The Absence of Cheers in the Frasier Reboot

The highly anticipated Frasier reboot has left fans puzzled with the absence of characters from the beloved series Cheers. Writer Ken Levine, best known for Cheers, revealed that the famous bar is still open, making the absence of the bar and its characters in the new Frasier reboot all the more puzzling. The absence of Cheers in the new Frasier reboot indicates that season 2 needs to feature cameos from the original show, creating a nostalgic link between the two iconic series.

The gang (Frasier, Cliff, Carla, plus Sam) smoke cigars at the bar in the Cheers series finale

Cheers, which aired from 1982 to 1993, drew in millions of viewers and inspired several spinoffs, including the first iteration of Frasier. The absence of Cheers in the new Frasier reboot presents an opportunity to bring back familiar faces and reintroduce the iconic bar, Sam's, to a new generation of viewers. With Frasier now set back in Boston, the bar has a chance to make a comeback and reintroduce characters and plotlines that haven't been seen in 30 years.

Frasier and Lilith wear silly t-shirts in Cheers

The Mystery of the Missing Cameos

Frasier Crane considered Boston to be his home during Cheers, and Sam's bar was a focal point in his life. Despite Sam's bar remaining open, there were no cameos in the first season of the Frasier reboot, leaving fans wondering about the absence of key characters and the bar itself. The absence of Cheers characters in the Frasier reboot risks diminishing Frasier's connection to the place that meant a lot to him during his time in Boston.

Frasier and Diane in the Cheers bar

The absence of Cheers characters in the Frasier reboot also presents a missed opportunity for Frasier to reminisce about his previous time in the city and relate to his son better. Sam's bar was the popular hangout for Frasier and his friends, making it even stranger that the bar, Sam, or any of the Cheers characters don't have a mention in the show. Additionally, reintroducing the bar and familiar faces from Cheers could bridge the gap between older and newer audiences, creating a sense of nostalgia and continuity for fans of both series.

Sam, Diane, and Frasier talking in Sam's office in Cheers

The Potential Return of Familiar Faces

Apart from Bebe Neuwirth's character, Lilith, no one else from Cheers returned for the Frasier reboot. However, the potential for the return of familiar faces in the upcoming season is evident. Kelsey Grammer, who plays Frasier, expressed his desire to see Diane make an appearance in the Frasier reboot, hinting at the possibility of reuniting old flames and rounding out stories that started years ago.

Dr. Frasier Crane sitting at the bar, Woody serving him in a scene from Cheers.

The return of Cheers characters in the Frasier reboot could also pay tribute to the late Kirstie Alley, who played Rebecca on Cheers. Bringing back Sam (Ted Danson) for a tribute episode and reintroducing old characters from Cheers could keep the show fresh and introduce new storylines outside the standard Frasier universe. The potential for the return of familiar faces from Cheers in the upcoming season of Frasier creates anticipation and excitement among fans, offering the opportunity to revisit beloved characters and storylines from the iconic series.

Cheers' Paul, Cliff, and Norm