“Cheers” alum Shelley Long looked melancholic during her first public appearance since not attending the show’s reunion at the Emmys 2024. Pictures showed the 74-year-old, who starred as Diane Chambers on the classic TV sitcom, walking her Chihuahua outside of her California home. Long was absent when her former colleagues reunited onstage at the Emmys, and there was no official explanation for the absence. This is not the first time Long has been rarely seen in public, although she has appeared in a few episodes of “Frasier” after leaving “Cheers.” Additionally, Woody Harrelson, who played Woody Boyd in “Cheers,” also skipped the Emmys reunion. The show’s executive producer mentioned that he wasn’t able to attend as he was in a play. Rumors of a “Frasier” reboot have been discussed by Kelsey Grammer, who expressed his desire to see Diane return on the show. Shelley Long’s recent public appearance and her absence at the Emmys 2024 reunion have sparked discussions among fans who are wondering why she decided to stay out of the spotlight.
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