Kirstie Alley’s Emotional “Cheers” Reunion on SNL When Kirstie Alley hosted Saturday Night Live in 1991, her monologue took a heartfelt turn as she spoke about missing her Cheers castmates. Midway through, the audience erupted when the actual Cheers cast surprised her on stage for a touching reunion. Two years later, Alley hosted again—only this time, the SNL cast hilariously spoofed that moment by dressing up as her Cheers co-stars. It was the perfect blend of heart and humor—pure Kirstie Alley