Who was Norm Peterson? You’re aging yourself if you know the answer to the question. More realistically, you aged yourself by clicking on an opinion piece with “Norm Peterson” in the title.

Some will say Cheers was a refuge from Vera (the wife we never saw) too, but for “The Peterson Principle,” the episode in which Norm defended Vera’s honor. Norm loved Vera, but not his job.

The character of Norm Peterson from the iconic television show Cheers is an absolute fan-favorite, thanks to his witty one-liners and his ever-presence at the bar ...

In this performance, the role of the boy will be played by Norm Peterson.” — Norm Peterson (Season 11, Episode 3) John Ratzenberger and George Wendt in 'Cheers' ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection ...

George Wendt, right, portrayed Norm Peterson in "Cheers" with courageous candor. From left are Woody Harrelson, John Ratzenberger and Kelsey Grammer.

It belonged, of course, to Norm (né Hilary) Peterson, the amiable beer-swilling barfly played by George Wendt, and everyone roared it whenever he wandered in with a cheerful, “Afternoon ...

George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson in all 11 seasons of NBC’s Cheers, has died. He was 76. Wendt’s family confirmed early Tuesday morning that he died peacefully in his sleep at home.

One word can have such an impact. “Cheers” star George Wendt, who died May 20 at the age of 76, left behind a legacy in the annals of TV comedy that is hard to equal, thanks to one word: Norm ...

On May 20, George Wendt died at the age of 76. Wendt played Norm Peterson on the sitcom "Cheers" for its entire run from 1982 to 1993. I loved "Cheers" and never missed an episode.

That’s among the reasons we were all saddened last week at the death of George Wendt, otherwise known as Norm Peterson, the greatest bar character ever on “Cheers.” Dr. I’s top three Norm ...

Who was Norm Peterson? You’re aging yourself if you know the answer to the question. More realistically, you aged yourself by clicking on an opinion piece with “Norm Peterson” in the title.