If need be, CBS can take comfort in the fact that sitcoms have replaced stars and extended their runs before, albeit some had better artistic results than others.Cheers lost Shelley Long; Designing Women, Delta Burke; Spin City, Michael J. Fox (who was replaced by Sheen); M*A*S*M*A*S*H, Wayne Rogers
Date: Mar 09, 2011
Category: Entertainment
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Could 'Two and a Half Men' Succeed With a Replacement?
- Cheers (1987): Kirstie Alley replaces Shelley Long -- who was reportedly difficult on set, although she said it was her decision to go -- in seasons six through 11. Woody Harrelson is added to the cast when Nicholas Colasanto (Ernie "Coach" Pantusso) dies.