Harry Anderson, the beloved comedian, actor and magician sadly passed away on April 16, 2018. One of Anderson’s most recognizable characters was that of Harry “The Hat” Gittes, a sharply dressed con man who always seemed to get the best of the crew at Cheers. In one such instance, Harry was able to fool know-it-all Cliff Clavin twice with a single trick. Anderson’s performance as Harry the Hat eventually led to his lead role as Harold T. Stone in the long-running series Night Court.
In another scene, Harry somehow switches out a gag gift for the real thing.
In the opening scene the fifth episode of the first season, a confused Coach gets shortchanged by Harry.