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Old Flames

  • Episode aired Nov 17, 1983
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
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Ted Danson and Shelley Long in Cheers (1982)
ComedyDrama

Sam's old broadcaster buddy, Dave, predicts that Sam and Diane will be broken up in the next 24 hours. Then, he sets out to make sure that it happens.Sam's old broadcaster buddy, Dave, predicts that Sam and Diane will be broken up in the next 24 hours. Then, he sets out to make sure that it happens.Sam's old broadcaster buddy, Dave, predicts that Sam and Diane will be broken up in the next 24 hours. Then, he sets out to make sure that it happens.

  • Director
    • James Burrows
  • Writer
    • David Angell
  • Stars
    • Ted Danson
    • Shelley Long
    • Nicholas Colasanto
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    794
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Burrows
    • Writer
      • David Angell
    • Stars
      • Ted Danson
      • Shelley Long
      • Nicholas Colasanto
    • 4User reviews
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    Top Cast22

    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Sam Malone
    Shelley Long
    Shelley Long
    • Diane Chambers
    Nicholas Colasanto
    Nicholas Colasanto
    • Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso
    Rhea Perlman
    Rhea Perlman
    • Carla Tortelli
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Cliff Clavin
    George Wendt
    George Wendt
    • Norm Peterson
    Fred Dryer
    Fred Dryer
    • Dave Richards
    Elizabeth McIvor
    • Didi
    Elliott Broones
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Carey
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Marcello Clay
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Curran
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Joyce Goldman
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Dawn Grisheau
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Fritz Hess
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Shawnee Magee
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Ursula Niklas
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph Paz
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Burrows
    • Writer
      • David Angell
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    • Trivia
      Cliff calls Gandhi (1982) a "fine piece of cinematic art." John Ratzenberger has a small role in the film as a lieutenant in the US Army.
    • Goofs
      During the opening scene, Norm tells the bar that he and a date "caught a little movie this afternoon" however his mouth doesn't match this line, appearing instead to say "matinee".
    • Quotes
      • Sam Malone: Coach, I'm having blackouts.
      • Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso: It's kind of a nice break in the day, isn't it Sam?
    • Connections
      Featured in The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Where Everybody Knows Your Name
      Written by Judy Hart-Angelo and Gary Portnoy
      Performed by Gary Portnoy

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 17, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions
      • Paramount Television
      • Paramount Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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