John Deszo Ratzenberger (born April 6 1947) is an American actor. Ratzenberger is best known for his role as "Clifford C. 'Cliff' Clavin, Jr." in the classic sitcom Cheers (1982).

Three millionaire contestants appeared on the show and the panelists tried to determine how the guest had made their fortunes. All money won by the contestants was donated to charity. Written by J.E. McKillop

Form Labor Secretary Robert Reich looks at two classically American industries and how the changes in global manufacturing are impacting those industries and the American workers who make their living within them. In the first hour, Reich examines the "rag" trade and how America's once vibrant manufacturing of clothing has moved overseas and south of the border to countries and workers who are paid far less to sew the newest fashions available to Americans. In the second hour, Reich turns his attention high-tech, looking at aircraft manufacturing, and the competition is slowly eating away at what was once a virtual monopoly for Boeing corporation. Written by Spirit11

John started Sal's Meat Market in Bridgeport, Connecticut, while a student at Sacred Heart University, located in Fairfield/Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was later affiliated with the ensemble group "The Downtown Cabaret." Coincidentally, he was a friend of Susan Ryan, the mother of Meg Ryan (I). A mutual friend, also associated with The Downtown Cabaret, was the daughter-in-law of actress Mabel Albertson, the sister of actor Jack Albertson.