Sitcom’s creators attended University of Redlands and one frequented the bar Gay 90s, columnist David Allen writes.

WireImage Wendt was famous for playing Norm Peterson in the iconic sitcom “Cheers,” which aired on NBC for eleven seasons from 1982 to 1993.

In May, the “Cheers” family lost another one of their own when Wendt, who played Norm Peterson, died at age 76.

On May 20, George Wendt died at the age of 76. Wendt played Norm Peterson on the sitcom "Cheers" for its entire run from 1982 to 1993. I loved "Cheers" and never missed an episode.

'Cheers' star George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm Peterson, died last month.

Cause of death revealed for 'Cheers' actor George Wendt Despite a long career of roles onstage and on TV, it was as gentle and henpecked Norm Peterson on “Cheers” that Wendt was most associated.

Cause of death revealed for 'Cheers' actor George Wendt Despite a long career of roles onstage and on TV, it was as gentle and henpecked Norm Peterson on “Cheers” that Wendt was most associated.