Cheers is widely regarded as one of the best sitcoms of all time, but some of its aspects don't hold up after more than four decades. Created by Les and Glen Charles, and James Burrows, the premise of Cheers was fairly simple — a bar where "everybody knows your name." Although the show maintained its core throughout its run, it's an oversimplification of the show. The reason why Cheers became so popular was because of its layered storytelling, brought to life by a magnificent ensemble. Considering how successful it was, it's difficult to imagine that it almost got canceled after its first year following poor ratings.