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Wednesday Dec 16 | Chicago Sun-Times

Tickets remain for some anniversary events

Saturday's Second City alumni reunion show -- the centerpiece of the 50th anniversary festivities this weekend -- was an instant sellout when tickets went on sale last month.

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Related Topix: Robert Klein, Nia Vardalos, Chicago, IL, Chicago Metro, Autos, Entertainment

Mon Dec 14, 2009

Chicago Tribune

A tale of two Georges: From 'Cheers' Wendt 'Up in the Air' Clooney

Before George Clooney did it, there was George Wendt. If you're struck by deja vu as you watch the movie "Up in the Air" -- the excellent new movie in which Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a man who fires people for a living -- there's a reason: Maybe you remember "The Executive's Executioner" episode from the third season of "Cheers." In that March ...

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Related Topix: Up in the Air, Cheers, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Business News

Sun Dec 13, 2009

Chicago Reader Online

Second City-Related Book Signings for Second City's 50th Anniversary Weekend

There'll be three book signings this weekend in the lobby of Second City's E.T.C. theater, piggybacking on Second City's big 50th-anniversary weekend .

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Sat Dec 12, 2009

Slam Sports

SCTV reunion shows soul of satire

Fittingly enough, the first person to give a standing ovation to the SCTV reunion at the 50th anniversary celebration of this city's Second City, was Guy Caballero getting up out of his wheelchair.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, Steve Carell, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Saturday Night Live, Reality TV, Dancing With The Stars

Fri Dec 11, 2009

The Toronto Star

George Wendt lifts his glass to celebrate beer

George Wendt says of beer: "I loved it, from the very beginning." His book is titled Drinking with George.

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Related Topix: Beer

Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Village Voice

Fuct Up

Recently, in an interview with GQ , George Wendt sang the praises of one of his favorite comedy shows, FUCT : "It's a really bizarre sketch show.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

New Times

Draft Magazine's The Big Pour...Or At Least What We Remember From It

Delicious Fat Tire. See more shots in our Big Pour slide show . What do you do when faced with multiple beers from multiple breweries? That's right, drink 'em all! That's precisely what we to do at Draft Magazine's The Big Pour last weekend.

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Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Scottsdale, AZ, Tempe, AZ

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Evil Beet Gossip

Amy Winehouse in Hospital

Wino landed herself in the hospital yesterday. A According to her friend, she took a cold remedy that didn't react well with "medication she takes for her on-going recovery." A Evidently, that combination was enough to make her sick.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Business Journal of Phoenix

George Wendt to headline Big Pour

George Wendt, who played lovable beer drinker Norm on "Cheers," will be in Scottsdale Saturday for Draft Magazine 's Big Pour, which will feature hundreds of breweries from around the world.

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, House, Comedy Movies, Scottsdale, AZ

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WBEZ-FM Chicago

Studio 312: Artistry of the Barfly with Actor George Wendt

Actor George Wendt is the latest victim caught in the glare of Jimmy Carrane's interviewing headlights.

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Related Topix: Cheers, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Birmingham News Online

'Cheers' star George Wendt writes book about his favorite beverage

"Frankly, I wrote this one for the children," George Wendt says with a laugh. "You don't want kids learning how to shotgun a beer from their peers on the street.

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Related Topix: Cheers, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Beer, Family, Kids, Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Star Tribune

Ghosts of shows past haunt producer of canceled 'Carol'

The reporter misleads the reader by insinuating that customers were defrauded out their money when stating that the Missouri Attorney read more General had identified 130 who had purchased tickets for a production that never happened.

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Related Topix: Missouri, Horror Movies, Animation Movies, Short, A Christmas Carol, Family, Drama Movies, Musical Movies, Theater, Arts, Entertainment

Thu Oct 29, 2009

FOX News

George Wendt Pens Love Letter to Beer in New Book

Former 'Cheers' star really loves his beer. Just in case you didn't already know, George Wendt really loves beer.

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Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Cheers, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Dowd's Brews Notebook

A celebri-quote: George Wendt

Here's one of his stock quips. a oeBeer has been very good to me. a oeI wanted to give something back, so this is for the children.

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Related Topix: Cheers, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Mon Oct 26, 2009

ABC7 Chicago

Guest List: George Wendt

George Wendt and beer have shared a lot over the years: good times, great stories, endless trivia, and a successful show business career.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Cheers, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Beer, Drink, Comedy Movies, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Fletch, Woody Harrelson

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Boston Herald

Julie Kahn at the Franciscan Hospital for Children.

"The Town" stars Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner yukking it up at political funnyman Bill Maher 's show at the Wilbur Theatre .

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Related Topix: Boston Metro

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Southeast Missourian

Review: Cheers to Wendt's 'Drinking With George'

"Drinking With George" , by George Wendt "Drinking With George" isn't an autobiography, memoir or tell-all. It has elements of all three, but in the end, it's about one thing: beer.

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Related Topix: Cheers, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Downers Grove Sun

Five things to know

Henrich Gallery: Yellow House Artists Fall Show, A Passion For Color, Oct. 25 to Nov.

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, House, Comedy Movies, Aurora, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Naperville, IL, Glen Ellyn, IL, Entertainment

MSNBC

Kidman: Movies probably contribute to violence

Once married to Tom Cruise, the Oscar winner has survived a slew of movie duds, and appears happy at last with 'Golden Compass' success and life with Keith Urban.

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, House, Comedy Movies, Nicole Kidman, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Dana Rohrabacher, Amelia

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Cinema Blend News

Cheers Star Wendt Releases Beer Book

"Asking me to choose my favorite beer is like asking me to choose my favourite child!" Former Cheers star George Wendt has written a book dedicated to his favorite tipple - beer.

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Related Topix: Cheers, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television

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