: Played by Jay Thomas, Eddie is Carla's husband, whose charm is often overshadowed by his poor decision-making. Eddie LeBec | Cheers Wiki | Fandom
: Actor Jay Thomas reportedly made disparaging remarks about his on-screen wife, Rhea Perlman , on his morning radio show. When a caller asked what it was like to work on Cheers , Thomas joked that it was "brutal" because he had to kiss Perlman.
"Call Me, Irresponsible" is the 20th episode of the 7th season of the classic sitcom , which originally aired on April 27, 1989. The episode marks a significant turning point in the relationship between Carla Tortelli and her husband, Eddie LeBec , as well as the actor Jay Thomas's tenure on the show. Episode Summary
: Played by Rhea Perlman, Carla is the fiery waitress at Cheers who struggles to balance her chaotic personal life with Eddie’s irresponsibility.