[s7e20] Call Me, Irresponsible File

: 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.

In this episode, Carla becomes increasingly frustrated with Eddie’s lack of financial responsibility. Despite being a professional hockey player (and later an ice show performer), Eddie is prone to spending money on various get-rich-quick schemes and frivolous items. The tension peaks when Carla realizes how much their future stability is at risk due to his impulsive nature. [S7E20] Call Me, Irresponsible

: Played by Rhea Perlman, Carla is the fiery waitress at Cheers who struggles to balance her chaotic personal life with Eddie’s irresponsibility. : 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. Despite being a professional hockey player (and later

"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

: 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

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