Norm wasn’t bored by the world, merely tired of pretending it made sense. Wendt didn’t oversell his jokes. He let them sit, like a pint on a coaster, waiting for you to notice.

George Wendt, right, portrayed Norm Peterson in “Cheers” with courageous candor. From left are Woody Harrelson, John Ratzenberger and Kelsey Grammer. (NBCUniversal via Getty Images) ...

The "Norm!" greeting on "Cheers" and George Wendt's jokes that followed helped make the show the success it was. TODAY.com looks back following Wendt's death.

George Wendt, who played Norm on “Cheers,” leaves behind a legacy as one of television’s most lovable everymen. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness.

No one could have played Cheers' quintessential barfly Norm with more warmth and world-weariness than actor George Wendt, who died today at 76. Remembering George Wendt: Why Everybody Knew Norm's Name ...

George Wendt of “Cheers,” who died on Tuesday, could walk into a bar and imply his character’s entire life outside it. By James Poniewozik Man walks into a bar. It’s the starting point for ...

Noah Baumbach has previously worked on three movies for Netflix. The first two included the 2017 dysfunctional family drama The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) and the 2019 drama Marriage ...

Noah Baumbach's new movie 'Jay Kelly,' starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, gets a first image and a release date.

Johannes von Baumbach, along with three of his older siblings who are aged 23, 25, and 27 are now worth an estimated $5.4 billion each. Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 New Delhi o C ...