List of awards and nominations received by Cheers
Cheers is an American situation comedy. It has won and been nominated for a variety of different awards, including 13 Emmy Award nominations for its first season alone, the most nominations a comedy series had ever received at that time. The show went on to receive a total of 179 Primetime Emmy nominations, winning a total of 28 over the course of its eleven seasons.[1]
American Comedy Awards
Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
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1987 | Funniest Newcomer - Male or Female | Woody Harrelson | Won |
1989 | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Rhea Perlman | Won |
1990 | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | Kirstie Alley | Nominated |
Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | Ted Danson | ||
Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Rhea Perlman | ||
Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series | Woody Harrelson | ||
1991 | Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | Ted Danson | Won |
Directors Guild of America Awards
Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Episode | Result |
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1983 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Sam at Eleven" | Nominated |
1984 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Showdown: Part 2" | Won |
1985 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "I Call Your Name" | Nominated |
1986 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Birth, Death, Love and Rice" | Nominated |
1987 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Tan 'n' Wash" | Nominated |
1988 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Home is the Sailor" | Nominated |
1990 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Sisterly Love" | Nominated |
1991 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Woody Interruptus" | Won |
1992 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Days Of Wine & Neurosis" | Nominated |
1993 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | "An Old-Fashioned Wedding" | Nominated |
Emmy Awards
Cheers received 117 Emmy Award nominations over its eleven seasons.
Primetime Emmy Awards
Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Episode | Result |
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1983 | Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Won | |
Outstanding Directing | James Burrows | "Showdown: Part 2" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Shelley Long | "Give Me a Ring Sometime" | ||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Glen Charles, Les Charles | "Give Me a Ring Sometime" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series | Nicholas Colasanto | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | David Lloyd | "Diane's Perfect Date" | ||
Ken Levine, David Isaacs | "The Boys in the Bar" | |||
1984 | Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Won | |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | David Angell | "Old Flames" | ||
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Old Flames" | Nominated | |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Shelley Long | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nicholas Colasanto | |||
George Wendt | ||||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Glen Charles, Les Charles | "Power Play" | ||
David Lloyd | "Homicidal Ham" | |||
1985 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Won | |
Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Cheerio" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Shelley Long | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nicholas Colasanto | |||
John Ratzenberger | ||||
George Wendt | ||||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Peter Casey, David Lee | "I Call Your Name" | ||
Glen Charles, Les Charles | "Rebound, Part 2" | |||
David Lloyd | "Sam Turns the Other Cheek" | |||
1986 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Won | |
Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "The Triangle" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Shelley Long | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | John Ratzenberger | |||
George Wendt | ||||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Peter Casey, David Lee | "2 Good 2 Be 4 Real" | ||
1987 | Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series | John Cleese for playing "Dr. Simon Finch-Royce" | "Simon Says" | Won |
Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Chambers vs. Malone" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Woody Harrelson | |||
George Wendt | ||||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Janet Leahy | "Abnormal Psychology" | ||
1988 | Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Nominated | |
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Backseat Becky, Up Front" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Kirstie Alley | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Kelsey Grammer | |||
Woody Harrelson | ||||
George Wendt | ||||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Glen Charles, Les Charles | "Home Is the Sailor" | ||
1989 | Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Won | |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Woody Harrelson | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "The Visiting Lecher" | Nominated | |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | George Wendt | |||
1990 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Won | |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Bebe Neuwirth | |||
Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "The Improbable Dream, Part 1" | ||
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Georgia Brown for playing "Madame Lazora" | "The Ghost and Mrs. LeBec" | ||
Alexis Smith for playing "Alice Anne Volkman" | "Sammy and the Professor" | |||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Kirstie Alley | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Kelsey Grammer | |||
Woody Harrelson | ||||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Ken Levine, David Isaacs | "Death Takes a Holiday on Ice" | ||
1991 | Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Won | |
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "Woody Interruptus" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Kirstie Alley | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Bebe Neuwirth | |||
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Sheldon Leonard for playing "Sid Nelson" | "Grease" | Nominated | |
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Frances Sternhagen for playing "Esther Clavin" | "Ma Always Liked You Best" | ||
Sada Thompson for playing "Mama Lozupone" | "Honor Thy Mother" | |||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Woody Harreson | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
1992 | Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Nominated | |
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | "An Old Fashioned Wedding" | ||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | |||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Kirstie Alley | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Harvey Fierstein | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Frances Sternhagen | |||
1993 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Won | |
Outstanding Comedy Series | See below | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Tom Berenger for playing "Don Santry" | "One for the Road" | ||
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Shelley Long for playing "Diane Chambers" | |||
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | |||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Kirstie Alley | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | |||
^1983 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, David Isaacs, Ken Levine
^1984 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles
^1985 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Ken Estin, Sam Simon
^1986 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Peter Casey, David Lee, Heide Perlman, David Angell, Tim Berry
^1987 & 1988 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Peter Casey, David Lee, David Angell, Tim Berry
^1989 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Peter Casey, David Lee, David Angell, Phoef Sutton, Tim Berry
^1990 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Peter Casey, David Lee, David Angell, Phoef Sutton, Tim Berry, Andy Ackerman
^1991 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Cherie Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner, Phoef Sutton, Tim Berry, Andy Ackerman, Brian Pollack, Mert Rich, Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson, Larry Balmagia
^1992 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Cherie Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner, Phoef Sutton, Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson, Tim Berry, Dan Staley, Rob Long
^1993 "Outstanding Comedy Series" Nominees James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson, Rob Long, Dan Staley, Tim Berry
Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Episode | Result |
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1983 | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences | James Castle, Bruce Bryant | "Show Down: Part 1" | Won |
Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics | Gary Portnoy, Judy Hart-Angelo for Where Everybody Knows Your Name | "Give Me a Ring Sometime" | Nominated | |
Outstanding Art Direction for a Series | George Gaines, Richard Sylbert | |||
Outstanding Film Editing for a Series | Andrew Chulack | "Endless Slumper" | ||
1984 | Outstanding Film Editing for a Series | Andrew Chulack | "Old Flames" | Won |
Outstanding Live and Tape Sound Mixing and Sound Effects for a Series | Sam Black, Douglas Gray, Thomas Huth, Gordon Klimuck | "No Help Wanted" | Nominated | |
1985 | Outstanding Live and Tape Sound Mixing and Sound Effects for a Series | Michael Ballin, Sam Black, Douglas Gray, Thomas Huth | "The Executive's Executioner" | Won |
1986 | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Michael Ballin, Robert Douglas, Douglas Grey, Thomas J. Huth | "Fear is My Co-Pilot" | Won |
Outstanding Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | Andy Ackerman | "Birth, Death, Love and Rice" | Nominated | |
Douglas Hines | "The Triangle" | |||
1987 | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Michael Ballin, Bob Douglas, Doug Grey, Tom Huth | "The Proposal" | Won |
Outstanding Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | Andy Ackerman | "Cheers: The Motion Picture" | Nominated | |
1988 | Outstanding Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | Andy Ackerman | "The Big Kiss-Off" | Won |
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Bob Douglas, Doug Grey, Thomas J. Huth, Pete San Filipo | "The Last Angry Mailman" | Nominated | |
1989 | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Sam Black, Robert Crosby, Jr., Robert Douglass, Thomas J. Huth | "Jumping Jerks" | Nominated |
1990 | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Sam Black, Robert Crosby, Jr., Robert Douglass, Thomas J. Huth | "The Stork Brings a Crane" | Won |
1991 | Outstanding Informational Special | See above | "Cheers 200th Anniversary Special" | Nominated |
Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special (Multi-Camera Production) | Andy Ackerman | |||
Outstanding Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | "The Days Of Wine And Neuroses" | |||
Sheila Amos | "Rat Girl" | |||
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Sam Black, Robert Crosby, Jr., Robert Douglass, Thomas J. Huth | "The Days Of Wine And Neuroses" | ||
1992 | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | Robert Bramwell, Peter J. Chakos | "An Old Fashioned Wedding" | Nominated |
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Sam Black, Robert Crosby, Jr., Robert Douglass, Thomas J. Huth | "Bar Wars IV: This Time it's for Real" | ||
1993 | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | Robert Bramwell | "One for the Road" | Won |
Golden Globe Awards
Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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1983 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Shelley Long | Won |
Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Won | ||
1984 | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | |
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Shelley Long | ||
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | ||
1985 | Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Shelley Long | Won |
Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | ||
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | ||
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | ||
1986 | Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | Nominated |
1987 | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | |
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | ||
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | ||
1988 | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | ||
1989 | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | |
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | ||
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | ||
1990 | Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | Won |
Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | ||
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Kirstie Alley | ||
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | ||
1991 | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Won | |
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Kirstie Alley | ||
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | ||
1992 | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | |
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Kirstie Alley | ||
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson | ||
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | ||
1993 | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | |
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Kirstie Alley | ||
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | Ted Danson |
References
- General
- "Awards & Nominations". Cheers. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- "Awards Search". Cheers. Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
- Specific
- ↑ Bjorklund, Dennis A. (1997). Toasting Cheers : an episode guide to the 1982-1993 comedy series with cast biographies and character profiles. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 18. ISBN 0899509622.