Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of Chicago.
Remembering George Wendt 1948-2025
Actor George Wendt has died at 76. He was a Second City alum and brought his comedic chops to two iconic TV characters: Norm on Cheers (NBC 1982-1993) and Bill Swerski of the Superfans on SNL (multiple appearances from 1991-2003). Both were LOL scene-stealers as lovable barfly Norm on Cheers (he appeared in every episode) and as the Chicago sports-loving Superfan host on the SNL sketch. Speaking of SNL, he was also the uncle of SNL alum Jason Sudeikis.
John Ratzenberger and Wendt on Cheers
Wendt (far right) with the Superfans on SNL
Other notable performances includes No Small Affair, Fletch, Gung Ho, as himself in a 1992 episode of Seinfeld, Outside Providence and The Climb (read my review here). He also appeared in some music videos including Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" and Michael Jackson's "Black or White".
The link above is the obit from Hollywood Reporter.
The Superfans cut of S2’s Boys and Girls includes a new scene between Roy and Jim that completely changes the Jim-Pam-Roy dynamic of the episode and I think about it a lot. The kitchen scene hits so differently.
Meet the Superfans of “Sleep No More”
Good morning. It’s Monday. James Barron is off today. Today, we’ll delve into the captivating world of superfans who have experienced the immersive theater phenomenon “Sleep No More” not once, not twice, but hundreds of times.
Among these devoted enthusiasts is Emma Story, a 43-year-old software developer who has witnessed this groundbreaking theatrical…
