CheersandThe SopranosCasts to Reunite at Emmy Awards as Part of Iconic TV Show Tribute (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

The cast of ‘Cheers’ (left) and the cast of ‘The Sopranos’ (right).Photo:getty (2)

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Emmys hostAnthony Andersondiscussed the reunions with PEOPLE and hinted at what viewers can expect on Jan. 15.

FormerCheerscostarsTed Danson,Kelsey Grammer,Rhea Perlman,John RatzenbergerandGeorge Wendt, as well asSopranosalumLorraine BraccoandMichael Imperioli, are expected to appear that evening.

From left: Kelsey Grammer, Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman of ‘Cheers’.Aldara Zarraoa/Getty; Santiago Felipe/Getty (2)

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For Anderson, 53, the cast reunions translate to at least five costume changes “just because of what I’m going to be doing with the show as we are paying homage to iconic shows of the last 75 years,” he explains.

The formerblack-ishstar also recently told PEOPLE his motherDoris Bowmanwillplay a key rolein Sunday’s ceremony.

“I can’t host the Emmys without having Mama Doris on the stage with me, so we’re finding some smart ways to incorporate her into the show,” he explains.

Former ‘Sopranos’ castmembers Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli are expected to appear onstage on Jan. 15.Alamy

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As is tradition at awards shows of this magnitude, when a winner goes long on their acceptance speech, music plays to nudge them off stage. But at this year’s Emmys, Anderson says his 70-year-old fan-favorite mom will appear instead to gently nudge over-talkers to the wings.

Anderson continues, “So we’re going to see what kind of fun we can have without stepping on anyone’s toes, because we know people have points to make, thank yous to make and mission statements to make during an acceptance speech. We have to be courteous to all the other nominees and actors who may be winning that night and courteous to the audience members who are watching at home.”

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SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which are airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

source: people.com