Cheers' John Ratzenberger recalls fan wielding samurai sword

John Ratzenberger, known for his role as Cliff Clavin on 'Cheers,' recounted a frightening experience during a live taping of the show where he noticed an audience member fixated on co-stars Shelley Long and Ted Danson. Ratzenberger described the individual as having 'nuts' eyes and alerted security, sensing that something was off. Upon inspection, security discovered the man was concealing a samurai sword etched with the names of Long and Danson, prompting them to remove him from the venue. Despite the alarming incident, Ratzenberger stated he never heard anything further about the fan. He also shared another unsettling encounter where a fan nearly caused harm to his child in a public setting. Ratzenberger reflected on the challenges of fame and the unexpected interactions that can stem from it.