It seems "Cheers" viewers were split on whether [Sam] (the studly ex- ballplayer now pitching brewskies), should have married [Rebecca] (the sassy brunette who manages the bar) or Diane (the classy blonde who used to work there).

GRAPHIC by LARRY PRINTZ, The Morning Call SOURCE: Times Mirror Center for The People & The Press. CAPTION: ..................FAVORITE CHARACTERS ON CHEERS.............. According to a Times-Mirror survey, Cheers is the favorite TV comedy of all time. But when it comes to favorite characters, Sam is tops. Sam:.........26% [Woody]:.......18% Norm:........14% Rebecca:......6% [Carla]:........8% Cliff:........2% Fraser:.......1% ....................OTHER FAVORITE CHARACTERS................ [Diane]: 4%, Coach: 1%, [Lilith]: 1%, Other: 4% and don't know/no answer: 15%.