[s7e20] Call Me, Irresponsible Access

: This episode is often cited as part of the storyline that led to the character of Eddie LeBec being written out of the show.

: Played by Jay Thomas, Eddie is Carla's husband, whose charm is often overshadowed by his poor decision-making. Eddie LeBec | Cheers Wiki | Fandom [S7E20] Call Me, Irresponsible

: Rhea Perlman allegedly heard the broadcast, and shortly thereafter, the writers decided to kill off the character of Eddie LeBec. He was eventually written out in Season 8, dying in a freak accident involving a Zamboni. Key Characters : This episode is often cited as part

: Actor Jay Thomas reportedly made disparaging remarks about his on-screen wife, Rhea Perlman , on his morning radio show. When a caller asked what it was like to work on Cheers , Thomas joked that it was "brutal" because he had to kiss Perlman. He was eventually written out in Season 8,