Cheers/Sam at Eleven
From The TV IV
< Cheers
| Sam at Eleven | |
| Season 1, Episode 4 | |
| Airdate | October 21, 1982 |
| Production Number | 005 |
| Writer(s) | Glen Charles, Les Charles |
| Director(s) | James Burrows |
| The Tortelli Tort | Coach's Daughter |
| Cheers — Season One | |
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Sam at Eleven is the fourth episode of the first season of Cheers, and the fourth episode overall.
Guest Stars: Harry Anderson (Harry "the Hat" Gittes), Fred Dryer (Dave Richards), Paul Vaughn (Customer), Eapen Mathai (Recordist), Michael Mann (Guy)
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Plot Overview
When Sam is approached by Dave Richards to be interviewed for a Boston sportscast, he realizes how much he misses the attention of being a professional athlete.
Notes
Arc Advancement
Happenings
Characters
Referbacks
Trivia
The Show
- This marks the first appearance of two recurring characters: Dave Richards and Harry the Hat.
Behind the Scenes
- The show's creators originally envisioned Sam as a former football player. At that time, Fred Dryer, himself a former football player who appears here as Dave Richards, was among those in the running for the role.
Allusions and References
Memorable Moments
Quotes
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