George Wendt of “Cheers,” who died on Tuesday, could walk into a bar and imply his character’s entire life outside it.

It takes watching only a scene or two before you're fully immersed in the world of “Cheers,” writes. And Norm, played by George Wendt, who died this week, is the most regular of regulars. If "Cheers" is comfort food,

The character played by George Wendt, who died this week, brought his authentic self to what could have been superficial exchanges.