- Nicholas Colasanto, Cheers, TV, 1987-1985. Although he did turn up as Rebecca’s father, Prosky lost Ernie “Coach” Pantusso to Colasanto – really triumphing in the 39th and final screen role of his life. (His character died with him). He had difficulty with his lines and wrote one by the saloon’s front door. Following his death, this became a literal touchstone for the cast, some even threatened to quit when it was eventually painted over. The line was… “It’s as if he’s still with us now.”
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