<p>Imagine being an aspiring actor and inviting your friends and family to see your first movie ... then realizing your tiny scene was cut. It happened to George Wendt in "Somewhere in Time," who later landed the role of Norm on "Cheers." For George's 72nd birthday - Oct 17 - CBY gives him a most unexpected birthday present. </p>

Imagine being an aspiring actor and inviting your friends and family to see your first movie ... then realizing your tiny scene was cut. It happened to George Wendt in "Somewhere in Time," who later landed the role of Norm on "Cheers." For George's 72nd birthday - Oct 17 - CBY gives him a most unexpected birthday present.

<p>Imagine being an aspiring actor and inviting your friends and family to see your first movie ... then realizing your tiny scene was cut. It happened to George Wendt in "Somewhere in Time," who later landed the role of Norm on "Cheers." For George's 72nd birthday - Oct 17 - CBY gives him a most unexpected birthday present.&nbsp;</p>

George Wendt's "Somewhere in Time" surprise is better than a cold one

Public radio's John Rabe and his guests celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Somewhere In Time" by exploring the cult movie's themes of love, loss, memory, time travel, and Mackinac Island, and how they intersect with their own lives.

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George Wendt's "Somewhere in Time" surprise is better than a cold one

George Wendt's "Somewhere in Time" surprise is better than a cold one