Any consideration of ensemble-driven sitcoms has to include “Cheers,” and any consideration of “Cheers” has to include George Wendt, whose Norm Peterson was the bar fly’s bar fly. Considering Norm’s bulk, bar bear would be a more accurate description.

The Bears Super Fans were joined last year by a couple of Chiefs stars: quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. Robert Smigel and Shawnee Mission West graduate Jason Sudeikis, a nephew of Wendt’s, poked fun at Kansas City and Kelce’s relationship with superstar singer Taylor Swift.

George Wendt - who was best known for his role as Norm Peterson in the iconic sitcom Cheers - has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed