George Wendt, Beloved ‘Cheers’ Star, Reflects on His Legendary Audition Experience Before His Passing

It was the bar where everyone recognized his name.

George Wendt, the actor celebrated for his portrayal of Norm Peterson on the beloved television series ‘Cheers,’ passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76. In one of his final interviews, Wendt revealed how a simple one-word audition paved the way for his iconic role.

In August, Wendt reunited with former ‘Cheers’ co-stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson on their podcast, ‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name,’ aired on SiriusXM. Reflecting on his career, he recounted a near-miss opportunity for the role that defined his artistic path due to a scheduling conflict.

George Wendt, ‘Cheers’ Star, Dies at 76

Wendt narrated, “My agent called and said, ‘You know, honey, they want you to do this