In contrast,The Offices US adaptationradically altered the shows tone for an American audience.

The US show is warmer, more genial, and, crucially, more hopeful.

However, this shouldnt inspire too much confidence in fans of the original series.

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Even the liveliest British pub wouldnt feel like Cheers thanks to stiff-upper-lip British cultural norms.

In contrast, many British sitcoms are as cynical asThe Office.

Even the liveliest British pub wouldnt feel like Cheers thanks to stiff-upper-lip British cultural norms.

Shelley Long’s Diane talks to Ted Danson’s Sam in Cheers

However, this wouldnt work as well because of the outsized cultural reputation of the original show.

In contrast,Cheersis one of the most famous sitcoms in TV history.

Source:The Independent

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