Cheers (TV Series) An American Family (1984) User Reviews

Carla's Toughest Moment

[dgplatt-60121 · 7/10 · 19 March 2024]

The Torttellis are back, and they want a kid. In fact, they want one of Carla's kids she had with Nick. This is a tough, emotional episode for Carla, who is usually the snarker of the show.

Carla tries to use her caustic wit to keep up a brave face, but she's clearly hurting from the loss of her son Anthony to Nick and Loretta. The gang's attempts to give her strength are touching, but this isn't a completely successful "serious" episode. Part of the problem is the Tortellis themselves. Nick and Loretta are such cartoonish, over-the-top characters that they seem at odds with this semi-serious plot.

The only subplot involves Norm, Cliff, and Coach having a wager over Sam's batting average. The fact that they have to consult a record book rather than just checking their phones is a sign of just how times have changed.

An American Family (#3.9)

[ComedyFan2010 · 7/10 · 10 May 2014]

Nick comes to Carla and says he wants to have the oldest one of their kids. She doesn't want to, but after having a conversation with him in the office she agrees. Turns out he is really good with convincing women and does it to her all the time. But then she decides to stay strong and has all her friends from the bar on her side. So at the end Nick leaves without a child.

Not a bad episode. A good main idea of the story. One sure is curious what it is that he says that throws women off their feet, even Diane. And poor Carla, great performance. But it doesn't have too many high class jokes as most cheers episodes.

The Return of Nick and Loretta

[Hitchcoc · 7/10 · 15 August 2019]

Nick Tortelli comes to talk to Carla. He wants custody of Carla's eldest son, Antony. He threatens court proceedings. Soon he uses his "charms" to get her to agree. All this is a crock, of course, but it is entertaining. Diane leads the charge to get Carla to refuse but there are some things she had not counted on.