Shelley Long News & Updates

The character everyone forgets Shelley Long played in MASH

Everyone knows Shelley Long from her role as Diane on Cheers, but did you know she played a characte...

Jul 23, 2026 • Looper on MSN

Why Shelley Long Quit Cheers So Early In The Hit Sitcom's Run

Fans and fellow Cheers cast members were floored when Shelley Long (who played Diane) left the show,...

Jun 24, 2026 • TV Line on MSN

Ted Danson reveals challenges working with Cheers co-star Shelley Long

'My first reaction while we were auditioning was, "Oh, no. No. That's a bad, bad idea."' ......

Jul 24, 2026 • Parade on MSN

Frasier's Kelsey Grammer Reveals Why Diane Is The One Cheers Character He Wants To Return In Potential Season 2

Frasier and Diane's relationship on Cheers may not have ended happily ever after, but Kelsey Grammer...

Jan 09, 2024 • TVLine

Shelley Long Net Worth 2025: How Much Money Does Cheers Star Make?

Shelley Long's net worth in 2025 reflects a television career defined by iconic roles, award-winning...

May 21, 2025 • Yahoo

Cheers Creators Felt Sitcom's Success Was Tied to Shelley Long Staying

Cheers: Glen & Les Charles Felt Shelley Long Was Key to Sitcom's Success As part of the initial cast...

Mar 02, 2025 • bleedingcool

‘Cheers’ Star Shelley Long, 73, Seen In Very Rare Sighting Walking Dog: Photos

Shelley Long, who is also known for her role on 'Modern Family,' was seen walking her chihuahua on O...

Oct 20, 2022 • Hollywood Life

Shelley Long Hates Being Asked About Leaving ‘Cheers’

"I don't know too many people who would walk away from a mega hit like Cheers voluntarily," Phil Don...

Jun 27, 2025 • Yahoo

All About Shelley Long's Daughter Juliana Tyson Kissick

Shelley Long and Bruce Tyson during the "A Very Brady Sequel" Hollywood Premiere. Actress Shelley Lo...

Feb 11, 2024 • AOL

Ted Danson Thought ‘Cheers’ Co-Star Shelley Long Was a ‘Bad Idea’

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Sep 10, 2024 • Newsweek

Shelley Long, 74, Looks Downcast in First Sighting Since Skipping 'Cheers' Reunion at 2024 Emmys

Actress Shelley Long was spotted looking downcast while breaking cover for the first time since skip...

Jan 22, 2024 • radaronline

Kelsey Grammer Teases How Shelley Long’s Diane Could Return In ‘Frasier’ Reboot – Emmys

Kelsey Grammer, who has been musing about a return for Shelly Long’s Diane on his Paramount+ Frasi...

Jan 15, 2024 • Deadline.com

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Jul 04, 2026 • Entertainment Tonight

‘Cheers’: Kirstie Alley Wore a Shelley Long Costume on Her 1st Day

It’s easy, in hindsight, to see Cheers made the right decision on how to continue the show after D...

Jan 13, 2023 • The Cheat Sheet

“Cheers” Creators Say the Show Wouldn’t Have Survived Season 1 Without Shelley Long — and They Felt ‘Sheer Panic’ When She Left

Long played Diane on the show's first five seasons Cheers ran for eleven seasons — including six a...

Feb 26, 2025 • MSN

‘Cheers’: Did Ted Danson and Shelley Long Ever Date in Real Life?

During Cheers‘ 11 years on NBC, viewers became invested in the relationship between Sam and Diane....

Sep 29, 2022 • The Cheat Sheet

35 Years Ago: Shelley Long’s Departure Shakes Up ‘Cheers’

It’s virtually unheard of for a star to leave a hugely successful TV show during the height of its...

May 07, 2022 • Ultimate Classic Rock

Where Is Shelley Long Now? Her Life After Skipping ‘Cheers' Reunion

Shelley Long was noticeably absent when several of her Cheers costars reunited at the Emmy Awards in...

Aug 23, 2025 • MSN

Kelsey Grammer Wants to See Shelley Long Reprise Her Role in ‘Frasier’ Reboot

The Frasier reboot was years in the making, and now its first season is in the books. While select c...

Feb 02, 2024 • The Cheat Sheet

Ted Danson Wants to ‘Finally Hash Things Out’ With ‘Cheers’ Costar Shelley Long Following Alleged Feud

For the last two years, Ted Danson has been hosting his Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, but...

Jul 03, 2026 • Closer Weekly on MSN

Ted Danson recalls Shelley Long’s ‘Cheers’ casting: I thought ‘she’d be terrible’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ted Danson’s predictions wer...

Jun 18, 2025 • Yahoo

Kelsey Grammer Wants Shelley Long’s Diane From ‘Cheers’ To Return In ‘Frasier’ Reboot

Kelsey Grammer doesn’t have any plans for any of the Cheers characters to pop up in the new Frasie...

Jan 10, 2024 • Deadline.com

‘Cheers’ Writer Thinks if Shelley Long Stayed the Show Would’ve Ended Sooner

'Cheers' writer Ken Levine speculates that if Shelley Long had remained on the show, they might not ...

Jan 14, 2023 • The Cheat Sheet

Where Is Shelley Long Now? Her Quiet Life in L.A. After Missing ‘Cheers’ Reunion

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shelley Long was noticeably ab...

Aug 23, 2025 • Yahoo

‘Cheers’ Star, 77, Admits He Was “Dead Wrong” About His Initial Reaction to Shelley Long Joining the Cast

Ted Dansonbrought Sam Malone to life on Cheers, the long-running sitcom that allowed fans to fall in...

Jun 22, 2025 • MSN

Tom Hanks and Shelley Long's huge fight: The Money Pit

Walter (Tom Hanks) and Anna (Shelley Long) have a huge fight after Anna allegedly sleeps with her ex...

May 11, 2026 • Critic Picks Movies on MSN

Celebrity Birthdays: Rick Springfield, Barbara Eden, Shelley Long, Jay Mohr, Scott Caan and more

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Actress Barbara Eden 93, actor...

Aug 23, 2024 • Yahoo