Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Set of Cheers

Before Kirstie Alley landed the role of Rebecca Howe, the audition list looked like a who’s who of future stars. Sharon Stone, Kim Cattrall, and Marg Helgenberger were among the actresses who tried out for the part, each bringing their own style and energy to the character.

Any one of them could’ve taken Rebecca in a totally different direction, but Alley ultimately won the role and made it unforgettable. Looking back, it’s wild to imagine how different Cheers might have felt if one of those future Hollywood heavy-hitters had stepped behind the bar instead.