[s7e20] Call Me, Irresponsible -

: 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.

: 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 [S7E20] Call Me, Irresponsible

"Call Me, Irresponsible" is the 20th episode of the 7th season of the classic sitcom , which originally aired on April 27, 1989. The episode marks a significant turning point in the relationship between Carla Tortelli and her husband, Eddie LeBec , as well as the actor Jay Thomas's tenure on the show. Episode Summary : Actor Jay Thomas reportedly made disparaging remarks

: This episode is often cited as part of the storyline that led to the character of Eddie LeBec being written out of the show. He was eventually written out in Season 8,

: Played by Rhea Perlman, Carla is the fiery waitress at Cheers who struggles to balance her chaotic personal life with Eddie’s irresponsibility.