Television
During the final month of “Cheers” nearly two years ago, George Wendt was being encouraged by Paramount, by NBC and by series creators James Burrows, Les Charles and Glen Charles to star in his own TV series.
March 7, 1995
Entertainment & Arts
If the charge is luring audiences to ‘Twelve Angry Men,’ George Wendt and Richard Thomas plead guilty.
March 25, 2007
George Wendt, who played Norm on “Cheers,” is starring in a TV movie for Fox that will be directed by John Candy.
Oct. 30, 1993
Business
SmithKline Beckman Corp. said today its president has resigned amid differences over the direction of the giant health-care company at a time when it is faced with sagging sales of its blockbuster ulcer drug and takeover rumors.
Jan. 25, 1989
All-Star Video: “Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin, George Wendt of “Cheers” and Bart Simpson all appear in Michael Jackson’s new video.
Sept. 3, 1991
Henry Wendt, president and CEO of Philadelphia-based SmithKline Beckman Corp., was named chairman.
May 13, 1987
‘E’ for Entertainment: Host Dennis Miller and celebrities including Dennis Hopper, Hammer, Bill Murray, Mariel Hemingway, Halle Berry, Jean-Claude Van Damme and George Wendt are among those who will be at New York’s Madison Square Garden tonight for the American Sports Awards (a.k.a. the ESPYS).
March 4, 1993
‘Car Talk’ hosts’ radio success did not translate to TV
June 8, 2012
In honor of April Fool’s Day, clowns from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s circus will clown around during a two-hour chat session this afternoon at 2 p.m. on America Online (keyword: Ringling). . . .
April 1, 1996
Richard Dresser always intended for “Rounding Third,” his two-character comedy about mismatched dads coaching their sons’ Little League baseball team, to open with the pair meeting in a bar.
Jan. 5, 2003