Surprising Facts About Cheers You Never Knew
Did you know that the iconic Cheers bar in Boston was actually based on a real bar called the Bull & Finch Pub? The exterior shots of the bar were filmed at the Bull & Finch, which later changed its name to Cheers to capitalize on the show’s popularity. Additionally, the theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” was actually written by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo specifically for the show. Another interesting fact is that the character of Norm Peterson, played by George Wendt, was inspired by a real-life patron of the Bull & Finch Pub who would always greet everyone with a loud “Norm!” when he walked in.