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"CHEERS" is named best 1983 TV comedy sitcom...



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September 26, 1983

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1983

* 35th Primetime Emmy Awards
* "Cheers" wins outstanding comedy series
* Sam - Diane - Carla - Norm - Cliff
* Hosted by Joan Rivers & Eddie Murphy


Page 5 has a heading: "'St. Elsewhere,' 'Cheers,' 'Taxi' net Emmys for NBC" and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 100 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

AI notes: At the 1983 Primetime Emmy Awards, Cheers emerged as a major force in television comedy, winning Outstanding Comedy Series just two years after its debut. Rhea Perlman earned the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of the feisty waitress Carla Tortelli, while Ted Danson received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series as the charming bartender Sam Malone. Shelley Long and Nicholas Colasanto, among others, were also nominated in supporting categories, highlighting the ensemble’s strength. The show’s witty writing, relatable characters, and sharp ensemble performances helped it stand out in a competitive field, marking 1983 as a pivotal year that cemented Cheers’s reputation as one of the decade’s defining sitcoms.

Category: The 20th Century