A British remake of NBC’s hit sitcom, Cheers, is being pitched by Big Talk Studios, but the upcoming adaptation is being dubiously received — and for good reason. Ted Danson’s sitcom ran across 11 seasons and is regularly ranked as one of the best comedy shows ever made, which makes a UK remake of Cheers almost impossible to get right. Penned by Simon Nye, Cheers’ remake has the potential to be successful, but transatlantic remakes are notoriously difficult, particularly for series considered the best in their genre. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to recommend Frasier as a far more suitable candidate for the British audience.
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