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The Boston Pub That Was Only Paid $1 To Become TV's Most Iconic Hangout - The Takeout

Writers sought a Boston bar and convinced the Bull & Finch to provide exterior shots for a new show.
The pub owner agreed to the deal for just $1, enabling the TV series to film there.
Cheers Beacon Hill later renamed the Bull & Finch and became a famous city landmark.
The bar drew hundreds of thousands of annual visitors after its television fame.
The Cheers theme influenced the bar's menu with items like Sam's Starters and Rebecca's Fish and Chips.
The pub became a beloved TV icon, shaping pop culture around the Boston edition of Cheers.
The ownership adapted the business to capitalize on the show's fame with themed merchandise.
The show’s exterior shots were shot in Boston, cementing local ties to the series.
The deal's modest $1 payment later contrasted with the bar’s rising fame and foot traffic.

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