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Column: George Wendt’s ‘Super Fans’ character endures in a long tradition of on-screen Chicago sports nuts
George Wendt adeptly played the role of a deluded Chicago sports fan who always believed in his teams, despite evidence to ...
Fans Mourn Passing of Bears 'Superfan' George Wendt From Saturday Night Live Skits
On Tuesday, the sports and entertainment worlds received news of the passing of former Chicago Bears 'Superfan' George Wendt, ...
Remembering George Wendt, who grew up in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and trained at The Second City
Wendt started his comedy career at The Second City up north in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood in 1975. He would appear on ...
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George Wendt, Who Played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76
George Wendt ... line of “Afternoon everybody” became one of the fan-beloved motifs of the series. A standout among the cast, Wendt earned six Emmy nods in the supporting actor in a comedy ...
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George Wendt, 'Cheers' Norm, Dies 32 Years After Finale
George Wendt ... became a hallmark of the series and a fan-favorite moment each week. While Norm Peterson was his most recognized role, Wendt's career extended far beyond "Cheers." ...
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George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died
Fans of the classic TV sitcom Cheers are raising a beer stein for one of its beloved cast members, actor George Wendt. He played Norm Peterson, a beer-loving regular at the bar "where everybody ...