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Before becoming Cliff Clavin on Cheers, John Ratzenberger spent years traveling the world, building houses, performing improvised comedy across Europe, and chasing adventure wherever it led.
In this encore episode, John shares the remarkable story behind his famous Cheers audition, his friendships with Hollywood legends, his long-running relationship with Pixar, and why he believes young people should learn practical skills before pursuing fame.
It's a funny, thoughtful conversation filled with stories only John Ratzenberger could tell.
Chapters
Introduction
A Lifetime of Travel and Adventure
Landing the Role of Cliff Clavin
Leaving Carpentry for England
Building an Improv Career in Europe
Learning to Act Without Training
Star Wars and Early Film Roles
Why Building Things Matters
First Impressions of Los Angeles
Being Recognized in Public
The Early Struggles of Cheers
Working with Hollywood Legends
Remembering Frances Sternhagen
The Famous Cheers Audition Story
Memories of Kirstie Alley
Inventing and Building Products
The Importance of Trade Skills
Advice for Young Actors
His Son's First Fish, A Shark
Family, Career and Success
Dancing With The Stars Challenge
Toy Story 5 and What's Next
His Hollywood Heroes
Faking a Foreign Language at an Audition
Leaving Cheers for the Last Time
Advice for Surviving Hollywood
A Frightening Fan Encounter
Final Thoughts
Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
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