---
title: "The Tortellis"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tortellis-1987"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 10337
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Tortellis (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tortellis-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Tortellis is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A loutish ex-husband moves to Las Vegas to reconcile with his second wife in this sitcom."

### Why Watch
- spin-off of cheers
- features dan hedaya and jean kasem

### Caveats & Content Note
- short run from january to may 1987
- Tone & Suitability: It is a standard American television sitcom broadcast in 1987.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, sitcom, spinoff

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tortellis-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ken Estin, James Burrows
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dan Hedaya** as *Nick Tortelli*
- **Jean Kasem** as *Loretta Tortelli*
- **Timothy Williams** as *Anthony Tortelli*
- **Carlene Watkins** as *Charlotte Cooper*
- **Aaron Moffett** as *Mark Cooper*
- **Amanda Ingber** as *Annie Tortelli*
- **Rhea Perlman** as *Carla Tortelli*
- **John Ratzenberger** as *Cliff Clavin*
- **George Wendt** as *Norm Peterson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is The Tortellis?
It is an American sitcom that aired on NBC.

### Q: When did the series air?
It aired from January to May 1987.

### Q: What show is this a spin-off of?
It is a spin-off of the hit series Cheers.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The series stars Dan Hedaya and Jean Kasem.

### Q: Where does Nick Tortelli move?
He moves to Las Vegas to try and reconcile with his second wife Loretta.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Tortellis — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/10337)
- [The Tortellis - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tortellis)
- [The Tortellis (1987) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/74646-the-tortellis/prehled/)
- [The Tortellis 51% (1987) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/325914-the-tortellis)
- [The Tortellis (1987 - 1987) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/the-tortellis)
- [The Tortellis (1987)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/the-tortellis)

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