Rare Photos of Famous Blondes of the 1970s

Shelley Long entered late-1970s pop culture through film and television roles that showcased her bright, intelligent blonde presence. Though her biggest fame would come slightly later, the groundwork for her star persona — sharp, ambitious, and funny — was firmly set by the end of the decade.

In later years, Shelley became inseparable from television history thanks to Cheers. She eventually stepped back from the spotlight, choosing privacy over constant reinvention. Today, she’s remembered as a defining sitcom actress whose influence still echoes through TV comedy.