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Rebecca Howe (formerly Howe-Santry) is a fictional character portrayed by Kirstie Alley on the American television show ''Cheers''. She debuts in the season six episode "Home Is the Sailor" after Shelley Long—who played overeducated barmaid Diane Chambers—left the show to pursue a movie career. Much of the show's humor in previous seasons had been based around the interaction and sexual tension between the womanizing, working-class main character, bartender Sam Malone, and the high-class, snobbish Diane. Rebecca was intended to fill the gap as Sam's new female foil. From the character's debut, Rebecca manages the bar under corporation. She gradually becomes neurotic and falls in love with almost every rich man in Boston. Sam and Rebecca attempt relationships without success. In the series finale, Rebecca marries plumber Don Santry; in the spin-off series ''Frasier'', Sam says the couple have divorced and she no longer works at the bar. Rebecca appeared in 147 episodes of ''Cheers'' between 1987 and 1993 and in one episode of ''Wings''. With the exception of the late Nicholas Colasanto, Alley was the only ''Cheers'' regular cast member who never reprised her role in the spin-off series ''Frasier''. == Creation and casting == When Shelley Long—who played Diane Chambers—decided to leave the show in 1987, ending the five-year Sam and Diane storyline, the creators wanted a new female lead and decided that she would not have blonde hair, would not resemble Long, and would be unknown to television viewers.〔"(Serve it yourself, Sam: Diane on her way out from Cheers )." ''The Gazette'' () December 17, 1986. ''Google News''. Web. January 27, 2012.〕 Kirstie Alley, one of the first actresses to audition for the role of Rebecca Howe, seemed to be an ideal choice. Although she met all the criteria, the producers continued auditioning actresses for the part but none improved on Alley's portrayal of the character.〔Harmetz, Alijean (September 23, 1987). "(Changes on tap at 'Cheers' )". ''The Ledger'' (Lakeland, FL): p. 1C+.〕 According to ''Cheers'' co-creator and executive producer James Burrows, Diane Chambers, Rebecca Howe's predecessor, was originally conceived as an executive businesswoman.〔Saunders, Dusty. "(Many changes in store for `Cheers' )." ''The Vindicator'' (OH ) July 31, 1987, Mahoning Columbiana ed: 12. ''Google News''. Web. January 30, 2012.〕 Eventually, Diane evolved into a pretentious, college-educated waitress. After Long's departure, the producers created Rebecca Howe as the businesswoman, as whom Diane was originally conceived.〔"(Crowd at `Cheers' toasts new season with new boss )." ''The Register-Guard'' (OR ), ''TV Week'': 13. ''Google News''. Web. January 27, 2012.〕〔Baker, Kathryn. "(Long's departure has `Cheers' cast on edge )." ''Times-News (NC )'' September 5, 1987. ''Google News''. Web. January 27, 2012.〕 Despite concerns about losing Long, ratings rose after Alley's debut. Rebecca began as a martinet and a "smart, tough businesswoman". However, the writers were not thrilled with the character and did not find her funny. Writer Ken Levine said, "In one episode though, she had to fall apart for some reason and was hysterical. We realized that the more neurotic, insecure, and sexually frustrated she was—the funnier she was. So the character evolved in that direction." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rebecca Howe」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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