77-880: For the American sitcom, see Frasier . Frazier may refer to: People [ edit ] Frazier (surname) Places [ edit ] Cities [ edit ] Frazier Island , Nunavut Frazier, Georgia Frazier, Missouri Frazier Park, California Frazier Park (Charlotte, North Carolina) Other places [ edit ] Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky Frazier School District in Western Pennsylvania R.T. Frazier House , NRHP-listed See also [ edit ] Frazer (disambiguation) Fraser (disambiguation) Frasier (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
154-515: A Frasier -style version of The Simpsons theme for a transition and its iconic title card for the same thing. Pierce returned as Cecil for the second time (the first since Frasier had concluded) alongside Grammer in the 2007 episode " Funeral for a Fiend ". The episode introduced the brothers' father, Dr. Robert Terwilliger, who was portrayed by Mahoney. Cast reunions also occurred on four episodes of Hot in Cleveland , which featured Leeves in
231-587: A Golden Globe Award . She also played Joy Scroggs on TV Land 's sitcom Hot in Cleveland . Leeves made her screen debut with a small role in 1983 on the British comedy television show The Benny Hill Show , and appeared as a dancer in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life . She moved to the United States, where she performed in small roles. From 1986 to 1988, she had her first leading role in
308-481: A "street-smart" Hispanic live-in nurse who would clash with the main character. While Grammer liked the concept, Paramount Television disliked it, and suggested that the best route would be to spin off the Frasier Crane character. Grammer ultimately agreed to star in a Cheers spin-off, but the producers set the new show as far from Boston as possible to prevent NBC from demanding that other characters from
385-399: A call-in psychiatry show on talk radio station, KACL. Though they share few commonalities, Frasier's producer, Roz Doyle (Gilpin) becomes his friend in the series. She is depicted as both direct and sarcastic. Her somewhat superficial relationships with men are a frequent topic of conversation until she becomes pregnant with her daughter, Alice. Roz and Frasier share a professional respect and
462-411: A casting director. Hot in Cleveland was created and produced by Suzanne Martin , who wrote multiple episodes of Frasier . During the eighth season of Cheers , Grammer made a deal with former Cheers producers David Angell, Peter Casey and David Lee (who were moving on to produce Wings ) that they would do a new series together once Cheers ended. Once it became clear during the 10th season that
539-465: A central role in "The Show Where Diane Comes Back" (season 3, episode 14) and had a brief cameo in the season 2 episode "Adventures in Paradise: Part 2". Some cast members of Frasier had appeared previously in minor roles on Cheers . In the episode "Do Not Forsake Me, O' My Postman" (1992), John Mahoney played Sy Flembeck, an over-the-hill jingle writer hired by Rebecca to write a jingle for
616-496: A dramatic series, the Fox medical drama The Resident playing orthopaedic surgeon Kit Voss. Leeves is married to Marshall Coben, a CBS Studios executive. Peri Gilpin , Leeves's co-star on Frasier , is her neighbor and close friend and was in the delivery room when Leeves's first child was born. In the season 8 episode 17 of Frasier , "It Takes Two to Tangle", Niles tells Roz that Leeves's character Daphne has lost 9 lb 12 oz at
693-524: A female chimp, with whom Phil fell in love. With Peri Gilpin , Leeves also set up the production company Bristol Cities ( cockney rhyming slang for 'titties'). Their last project was in 2007, a pilot for a US remake of the British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley , with Kirstie Alley in the title role. In 2010, Leeves guest starred in two episodes in ABC's Desperate Housewives as Lynette and Tom 's therapist, Dr. Graham. From 2010 until 2015, Leeves played
770-620: A live studio audience . Although effective, the system often caused panic among guest stars. In 1996, Grammer's recurrent alcoholism led to a car accident. The cast and crew performed an intervention that persuaded him to enter the Betty Ford Center , delaying production for a month. Only one episode, " The 1000th Show ", was filmed in Seattle. As with Cheers , most episodes were filmed on Stage 25, Paramount Studios , or at various locations in and around Los Angeles. Filming
847-471: A live-in, and after a short squabble, the two agree to hire Daphne Moon (Leeves) for the position. Much of the series focuses on Frasier adjusting to living with his father, with whom he has little in common, and his constant annoyances with Martin's dog, Eddie . Frasier frequently spends time with his younger brother, Niles (Pierce), a fellow psychiatrist, who becomes attracted to Daphne and eventually marries her. Frasier hosts The Dr. Frasier Crane Show ,
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#1732773020809924-457: A living solving other people's problems, however, they are often inept at dealing with each other's hangups. Other recurring themes in the series include Niles's relationship with his unseen first wife, Maris (whom he later divorces); Frasier's relationship with his ex-wife, Lilith , who resides in Boston with their son, Frederick; Frasier's search for love; Martin's new life after retirement; and
1001-742: A nurse, Jane Leeves was born in Ilford, Essex , England. She was raised in East Grinstead , Sussex , along with two sisters and a brother. She was a regular on The Benny Hill Show (as one of "Hill's Angels"). She made use of her experience as a dancer in a scene in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life . In the US, she appeared as a tourist with a baby in the video for David Lee Roth 's song " California Girls ", but struggled for several years to establish an acting career. She became somewhat visible as
1078-489: A relatively unoriginal concept, but said that it was generally a "splendid act," while Tucker thought that the second season benefited greatly from a mix of "high and low humor". Tucker's comment is referring to what Grammer described as a rule of the series that the show should not play down to its audience. Kevin Cherry believes that Frasier was able to stay fresh by not making any contemporary commentary, therefore allowing
1155-417: A replica of Coco Chanel 's sofa, and both Eames Lounge Chair and Wassily Chair ) and a notable view from the terrace which was frequently complimented by visitors. The main set consisted of the open-concept living area with a sitting/TV space and dining area on the lower level and a piano exit to the terrace on the rear upper level. The set also included the kitchen through an open archway. A small section of
1232-495: A research scientist, had died. In the Frasier season-two episode " The Show Where Sam Shows Up ," when Sam meets Martin, Frasier explains that at the time, he was angry after an argument with his father on the phone; however, in " The Show Where Woody Shows Up ," when meeting Martin, Woody says he remembers hearing about him. In the ninth-season episode of Frasier , 2002's "Cheerful Goodbyes", Frasier returns to Boston to give
1309-554: A scripted series, It also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for five consecutive years. A revival series , also titled Frasier , premiered on the Paramount+ service on October 12, 2023. Psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Grammer) returns to his hometown of Seattle, Washington from Boston , following the end of his marriage. His plans for a new life as a single man are challenged when he
1386-533: A setting was reminiscent of WKRP in Cincinnati , the creators decided to emphasize Frasier's home life, which Cheers had rarely explored. Lee considered his own experience with "the relationship between an aging father and the grown-up son he never understood" and thought it would be a good theme for Frasier . Although Frasier had mentioned on Cheers (in two episodes) that his father, a research scientist, had died, Angell, Casey and Lee did not realize this
1463-650: A speech, and Niles, Daphne, and Martin come along to see the city. Frasier runs into Cliff Clavin (played by John Ratzenberger ) at the airport and learns that Cliff is retiring and moving to Florida. Frasier and company attend Cliff's retirement party, where Frasier reunites with the rest of the gang from Cheers (minus Sam, Woody, Diane and Rebecca), including bar regular Norm Peterson (played by George Wendt ), waitress Carla Tortelli (played by Rhea Perlman ), barflies Paul Krapence (played by Paul Willson ) and Phil (played by Philip Perlman ), and Cliff's old post-office nemesis Walt Twitchell (played by Raye Birk ). In
1540-406: A sports talk show host on Frasier's station, was later upgraded from a recurring to main character. The role of Frasier's ex-wife, Lilith Sternin , was played by Bebe Neuwirth . Like its predecessor, Cheers , Frasier received critical acclaim and is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV series of all time. The series and the cast won 37 Primetime Emmy Awards , a record at the time for
1617-502: A wry sense of humor, and over time, the two become close friends. Frasier, along with the other characters in the series, often visits the local coffee shop, Café Nervosa, making it a frequent setting. The Crane brothers, who have expensive tastes, intellectual interests, and high opinions of themselves, frequently clash with their father, Martin. The close relationship between the brothers is often tense, and their sibling rivalry intermittently results in chaos. For two psychiatrists who make
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#17327730208091694-478: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Frasier Frasier ( / ˈ f r eɪ ʒ ər / ) is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons from September 16, 1993 to May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell , Peter Casey , and David Lee (as Grub Street Productions ), in association with Grammnet (2004) and Paramount Television . The series
1771-400: Is obliged to take in his father, Martin (Mahoney), a retired police detective who has mobility problems after being shot in the line of duty during a robbery. After reluctantly taking his father in, Frasier and Martin conduct a series of interviews to hire a physical therapist and caregiver for his father. Martin, much to Frasier's dismay, is particularly keen on hiring a British caregiver as
1848-437: The 11th would be the last, the group began working on their next series together. Grammer did not originally want to continue playing Frasier Crane, and Angell, Casey and Lee did not want the new show to be compared to Cheers , which they had worked on before Wings . The three proposed that the actor play a wealthy, Malcolm Forbes -like paraplegic publisher who operated his business from his apartment. The main show featured
1925-544: The 11th-season episode of Frasier , "Caught in the Act," Frasier's married ex-wife, children's entertainer Nanny G, comes to town and invites him backstage for a rendezvous. Nanny G appeared on the Cheers episode "One Hugs, The Other Doesn't" (1992) and was portrayed by Emma Thompson . In this episode of Frasier , she is portrayed by Laurie Metcalf . A younger version of the character (this time played by Dina Waters ) appears in
2002-564: The 40-something ex 'eyebrow artist to the stars' Joy Scroggs in the TV Land comedy, Hot in Cleveland , with Valerie Bertinelli , Wendie Malick (also her co-star in the final season of Frasier ) and Betty White . In 2011, she was nominated Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series along with the rest of the cast. The series ended in 2015 after six seasons and 128 episodes. She returned to television in 2018, with her first series regular role in
2079-469: The Paramount lot". In October 2022, Paramount+ officially gave the series a season order of 10 episodes. In January 2023, Jack Cutmore-Scott joined the cast as Freddy Crane. It was also reported that English actor Nicholas Lyndhurst would be joining the cast. Anders Keith and Jess Salgueiro were later cast as Niles and Daphne's son and Freddy's roommate, respectively. In February, Toks Olagundoye
2156-412: The air. Kelsey Grammer acknowledged the creative lull, saying that over the course of two later seasons, the show "took itself too seriously". Commentators acknowledged that there was an improvement following the return of the writers Christopher Lloyd and Joe Keenan , although not necessarily to its earlier high standards. Writing about the first season, John O'Connor described Frasier as being
2233-690: The animated film James and the Giant Peach (1996) as Mrs. Ladybug, and appeared in Music of the Heart (1999). In 2002, she appeared in the Broadway musical Cabaret . In 2004, she hosted an episode of the television comedy quiz show Have I Got News for You . Her 2006 show, The WB 's sitcom Misconceptions , went unaired. Leeves provided guest vocals in The Penguins of Madagascar as Lulu,
2310-500: The audience could be used. If space for that set was lacking, a small section of the back of the cafe at the top of the steps could be set up under the audience bleachers . A set was also used on occasion for the exterior patio. The cast had an unusual amount of freedom to suggest changes to the script. Grammer used an acting method he called "requisite disrespect" and did not rehearse with the others, instead learning and rehearsing his lines once just before filming each scene in front of
2387-409: The bar on Cheers . Several Los Angeles coffee shops were used for reference. A bookcase was added on the back wall, suggesting patrons could grab a book and read while they enjoyed their coffee. The show used three versions of the interior set depending on how much space other sets for each episode required. If space for the full set was not available, a smaller version that omitted the tables closest to
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2464-498: The bar. In it, Grammer and Mahoney exchanged a few lines. Peri Gilpin appeared in a Cheers episode titled "Woody Gets an Election" playing a reporter who interviews Woody when he runs for office. The set of Frasier was built over the set of Cheers on the same stage after it had finished filming. Frasier is one of the most critically acclaimed comedy series of all time and one of the most successful spin-off series in television history. Critics and commentators have broadly held
2541-427: The blues a-callin'," for example, refers to troubled listeners who call the show. Grammer recorded several variations of the final spoken line of the theme, which were rotated for each of the episodes. Other than season finales, a short, silent scene, often revisiting a small subplot aside from the central story of the episode, appears with the credits and song, which the actors performed without written dialogue based on
2618-525: The building corridor and elevator doors was built, as was a powder room near the front entrance. Two corridors off the living area ostensibly led to the apartment's three bedrooms. Sets for each of these rooms were built as separate sets on an as-needed basis. No building or apartment in Seattle really has the view from Frasier's residence. It was created so the Space Needle , the most iconic landmark of Seattle, would appear more prominently. According to
2695-461: The casting made the show resemble Nanny and the Professor , but approved Leeves after a meeting and read-through with her. Mahoney and Leeves quickly bonded over their shared English heritage; Mahoney was originally from Manchester, the hometown of Leeves's character. The character of Niles was not part of the original concept for the show. Frasier had told his bar friends on Cheers that he
2772-428: The characters could meet. After a trip to Seattle, and seeing the many burgeoning coffee shops, the production designer suggested to producers that they use a coffee shop. Unlike many of the relatively modern coffee shop designs prevalent in Seattle, the production designer opted for a more warm and inviting style that would appear more established and traditional. Stools were specifically omitted to avoid any similarity to
2849-451: The classic comedy of manners as were the frequent deflations of Frasier’s pomposity". In 2017, 13 years after the show ended, Frasier was said to have experienced a "renaissance" on Netflix and "achieved a second life as one of the streaming service's most soothing offerings". The series won a total of 37 Primetime Emmy Awards during its 11-year run, breaking the record long held by CBS ' The Mary Tyler Moore Show (29). It held
2926-513: The episode " The Matchmaker " was ranked number 43 on TV Guide ' s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2000, the series was named the greatest international programme of all time by a panel of 1,600 industry experts for the British Film Institute as part of BFI TV 100 . In 2002, Frasier was ranked number 34 on TV Guide ' s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time . In a 2006 poll taken by Channel 4 of professionals in
3003-521: The flighty record company employee Blue (née Prudence Anne Bartlett) on the syndicated sitcom Throb . She had a recurring role in the television series Murphy Brown as Audrey, the smart but awkward girlfriend of producer Miles Silverberg (played by Grant Shaud ). She also appeared as the troublesome Marla the Virgin in four episodes of Seinfeld : " The Virgin ", " The Contest ", " The Pilot " and " The Finale – Part 2 ". During this period, Leeves
3080-514: The increasingly eccentric characteristics ascribed to her, they concluded that no real actress would be able to portray her anyway. Frasier's apartment was designed to be ultra-modern in an eclectic style (as Frasier himself points out in the pilot). One of the show's signature elements that it became well known for was the apartment's design which included elements such as a slightly split-level design, doors with triangular wooden inlay features, numerous pieces of well-known high-end furniture (such as
3157-526: The last season). The show's theme song, "Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs," is sung by Grammer and is played over the closing credits of each episode. Composer Bruce Miller, who had also composed for Wings , was asked to avoid explicitly mentioning any subjects related to the show such as radio or psychiatry. After Miller finished the music, lyricist Darryl Phinnesse suggested the title as they were things that were, like Frasier Crane's patients, "mixed up". The lyrics indirectly refer to Crane's radio show; "I hear
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3234-1135: The lines were replaced by celebrities, who actually phoned in their parts without having to come into the studio. The end credits of season finales show greyscale headshots of celebrities who had "called in" that season. Celebrities providing voices as callers include Gillian Anderson , Kevin Bacon , Halle Berry , Mel Brooks , Cindy Crawford , Billy Crystal , Phil Donahue , David Duchovny , Hilary Duff , Olympia Dukakis , Carrie Fisher , Jodie Foster , Art Garfunkel , Macaulay Culkin , Elijah Wood , Linda Hamilton , Daryl Hannah , Ron Howard , Eric Idle , Stephen King , Jay Leno , Laura Linney , John Lithgow , Yo-Yo Ma , William H. Macy , Henry Mancini , Reba McEntire , Helen Mirren , Mary Tyler Moore , Estelle Parsons , Rosie Perez , Freddie Prinze Jr. , Christopher Reeve , Carly Simon , Gary Sinise , Mary Steenburgen , Ben Stiller , Marlo Thomas , Rob Reiner , Carl Reiner , Lily Tomlin , and Eddie Van Halen . Some "callers" also guest-starred, such as Parsons, Perez and Linney (who played Frasier's final love interest in
3311-404: The main cast along with Wendie Malick (who played Martin's girlfriend towards the end of Frasier ). In the season-two episode "Unseparated at Birth" and season-three episode "Funeral Crashers", Mahoney guest-starred as a waiter smitten with Betty White 's character. Gilpin appeared in the episode "I Love Lucci (Part 1)", and Tom McGowan (who played Kenny Daly) appeared in "Love Thy Neighbor" as
3388-491: The news after the attacks. Peri Gilpin later recalled that, after they had consistently avoided discussing the subject for awhile, the cast sat down on the set of Frasier's apartment and talked about their memories of the Angells for several hours, after which she felt significantly better. The KACL callers' lines were read by anonymous voice-over actors during filming in front of a live audience, and during post-production ,
3465-399: The old show make guest appearances on the new show during its first season. The creators did not want Frasier in private practice, which would make the show resemble The Bob Newhart Show . From an unused idea they had for a Cheers episode, they conceived the concept of the psychiatrist working in a radio station surrounded by "wacky, yet loveable" characters. After realizing that such
3542-402: The only performer to be nominated for playing the same role on three different shows. The first year Grammer did not receive an Emmy nomination for Frasier was in 2003 for the 10th season. However, Pierce was nominated every year of the show's run, breaking the record for nominations in his category, with his eighth nomination in 2001; he was nominated a further three times after this. In 1994,
3619-411: The original concept that was carried over was the live-in health-care provider for Frasier's father. Grammer points out that very little of the Frasier Crane of Cheers carried over to Frasier , as his family history was changed (though this was later adjusted); the setting, his job and even the character himself changed from the Cheers predecessor, having to be more grounded as the central character of
3696-493: The primary sets was the radio studio at KACL from which Frasier broadcasts his show. The studio itself consists of two rooms: the broadcast booth and the control room. A section of the corridor outside of the booth was also built (visible through the windows at the back of the studio) and could be shot from the side to view the corridor itself. The set was designed based on ABC's then-brand-new radio studios in Los Angeles which
3773-424: The producers flying to Chicago to show Mahoney the pilot script over dinner. Upon reading it, Mahoney accepted. Grammer, who had lost his father as a child, and the childless Mahoney immediately built a close father-son relationship. In discussing Martin's nurse, Warren Littlefield of NBC suggested she be English instead of Hispanic, and suggested Leeves for the role. Grammer was initially reluctant, as he thought
3850-425: The production designer visited. Technical elements such as the microphones were regularly updated to conform with the latest technology. Although the studio set lacked a "front" wall (the fourth wall ), one was built for occasional use in episodes with certain moments shot from behind the broadcast desk, rather than in front of it as usual. The producers wanted to have a gathering place outside of home and work where
3927-442: The record until 2016 when Game of Thrones won 38. Grammer and Pierce each won four, including one each for the fifth and eleventh seasons. The series is tied with ABC 's Modern Family for the most consecutive wins for Outstanding Comedy Series , winning five from 1994 to 1998. Grammer has been Emmy-nominated for playing Frasier Crane on Cheers and Frasier , as well as a 1992 crossover appearance on Wings , making him
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#17327730208094004-454: The role for Pierce. Pierce accepted the role before realizing he had not read a script. Once he was given a script, he was initially concerned that his character was essentially a duplicate of Frasier, thinking that it would not work. The first table reading of the pilot script was notable because the producers had never heard either Pierce or Mahoney read lines, as they were cast without auditions. The only main role that required an audition
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4158-515: The scriptwriter's suggestion. The title card at the start of each episode shows a white line being drawn in the shape of the Seattle skyline on a black background above the show's title. In most episodes, once the skyline and title appear, the skyline is augmented in some way, such as windows lighting up or a helicopter lifting off. The color of the title text changed for each season (respectively: blue, red, turquoise, purple, gold, brown, yellow, green, orange, metallic silver, and metallic gold). Over
4235-432: The season-one DVD bonus features, the photograph used on the set was taken from atop a cliff, possibly the ledge at Kerry Park , a frequent photography location. Despite this, Frasier has been said to have contributed to the emergence of an upscale urban lifestyle in 1990s Seattle, with buyers seeking properties in locations resembling that depicted in the show, in search of "that cosmopolitan feel of Frasier". Another of
4312-607: The second episode of season 9 of Frasier , "Don Juan in Hell: Part 2," along with Neuwirth and Shelley Long reprising their roles of Lilith and Diane Chambers , respectively. In this episode, Rita Wilson also reprises her role as Frasier's mother, Hester, which she briefly debuted in the season 7 premiere, "Momma Mia;" in "Don Juan in Hell: Part 2," Diane also references the season 3 episode of Cheers , "Diane Meets Mom," in which Hester (then portrayed by Nancy Marchand ) threatens Diane's life. Diane (again portrayed by Long) plays
4389-441: The series as a whole carries with it a definitive theme and evolution from pilot to finale. The Economist devoted an article to the 25th anniversary of the show's premiere stating, "it is clear that audiences still demand the sort of intelligent and heartfelt comedy that Frasier provided." Despite the criticisms of the later seasons, these critics were unanimous in praising at least the early seasons, with varied commentary on
4466-681: The series was intended to be the relationship between Frasier and Martin, and it was the focus of most of the first-season episodes. Once the show began airing, Niles became a breakout character , and more focus was added to the brothers' relationship, and other plots centering on Niles, starting in the second season. The producers initially did not want to make Niles's wife Maris an unseen character because they did not want to draw parallels to Vera, Norm 's wife on Cheers . They originally intended that she would appear after several episodes, but were enjoying writing excuses for her absence so much that they eventually decided she would remain unseen, and after
4543-422: The series' demise ranging from believing, like Bianco, that the show had run its course to those like Dana Stevens, who bemoaned the end of Frasier as the "end of situation comedy for adults". Critics compared the farcical elements of the series, especially in later seasons, to the older sitcom Three's Company . NBC News contributor Wendell Wittler described the moments of misunderstanding as "inspired by
4620-445: The series, numerous guest stars appeared such as: Cheers co-stars who returned Grammer had been the voice of Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons since 1990. In a 1997 episode (while Frasier was still in production), the character's brother, Cecil Terwilliger , was introduced, played by Pierce, as per the reference in the episode title, " Brother from Another Series ". The episode contained numerous Frasier references, including
4697-463: The short-lived sitcom Throb , then secured brief recurring roles in the sitcoms Seinfeld and Murphy Brown . She received further recognition for roles in films such as Miracle on 34th Street (1994), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Music of the Heart (1999) and The Event (2003). In 2018, she began appearing in the Fox medical drama The Resident . The daughter of an engineer and
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#17327730208094774-427: The show in high regard. Caroline Frost said that the series overall showed a high level of wit but noted that many critics felt that the marriage of Daphne and Niles in season ten had removed much of the show's comic tension. Ken Tucker felt that their marriage made the series seem desperate for storylines, while Robert Bianco felt that it was symptomatic of a show that had begun to dip in quality after so much time on
4851-548: The show so the other supporting characters could be more eccentric. Martin Crane was based on creator Casey's father, who spent 34 years with the San Francisco Police Department . The creators suggested to NBC that they would like to cast someone like Mahoney, to which NBC told them if they could get Mahoney, they could hire him without auditions. Both Grammer and the producers contacted Mahoney, with
4928-440: The show to be politically and socially neutral. Other commentators, such as Haydn Bush disagree, believing the success of Frasier can be attributed to the comedic timing and the rapport between the characters. Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski praise the overall message of the series, which across eleven seasons sees several lonely, broken individuals develop warm, caring relationships. While individual episodes vary in quality,
5005-514: The sitcom industry, Frasier was voted the best sitcom of all time. In 2013, the Writers Guild of America ranked it #23 on their list of the 101 Best Written TV Series. Jane Leeves Jane Elizabeth Leeves (born 18 April 1961) is an English actress, best known for her role as Daphne Moon on the NBC sitcom Frasier (1993–2004), for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award and
5082-569: The start of the eighth season, Leeves was pregnant, and the writers incorporated her pregnancy into shows as weight gain due to her character's stress from her relationship with Niles (portrayed by David Hyde Pierce ). By the conclusion of Frasier , Leeves had been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nomination (1998), and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (1995). Appearing less frequently in cinema, Leeves lent her speaking and singing voice to
5159-443: The time, he tied James Arness ' portrayal of Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke for the longest-running character on American primetime television. The record has since been surpassed in animation by the voice cast of The Simpsons , and in live action by Richard Belzer 's portrayal of John Munch and Mariska Hargitay 's portrayal of Olivia Benson (both on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , among several other series). Grammer
5236-441: The title card, one of about 25 brief musical cues evoking the closing theme is played. On February 24, 2021, a revival series was greenlit for exclusive debut on Paramount+ . The series premiered on October 12, 2023. Described as a "third act" and another spin-off, Grammer said he "gleefully" anticipated "sharing the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr. Frasier Crane" as he had "spent over 20 years" of his "creative life on
5313-402: The various attempts by the two brothers to gain acceptance into Seattle high society. The main cast remained unchanged for all 11 years. When the series ended in 2004, Grammer had portrayed the character of Frasier Crane for a total of 20 years, including his nine seasons on Cheers plus a one-time performance as the character on the series Wings , which earned Grammer an Emmy nomination. At
5390-504: Was Roz Doyle, who was named in memory of a producer of Wings . The producers auditioned around 300 actresses, with no particular direction in mind. Women of all ethnicities were considered. Lisa Kudrow was originally cast in the role, but during rehearsals, the producers decided they needed someone who could appear more assertive in her job and take control over Frasier at KACL, and Kudrow did not fit that role. The creators quickly hired Gilpin, their second choice. The original focus of
5467-487: Was an only child; however, Sheila Guthrie, the assistant casting director on Wings , brought the producers a photo of Pierce (whom she knew from his work on The Powers That Be ) and noted his resemblance to Grammer when he first appeared on Cheers . She recommended him should they ever want Frasier to have a brother. The creators were "blown away" both by his resemblance to Grammer and by his acting ability. They decided to ignore Frasier's statement on Cheers and created
5544-455: Was briefly disrupted by the September 11 attacks , during which David Angell was killed on board American Airlines Flight 11 while returning to California along with his wife Lynn. The cast and crew were devastated by their deaths, but Kelsey Grammer was concerned about the public perception of their grief in the context of a national tragedy, and so they did not extensively discuss Angell in
5621-416: Was briefly the highest-paid television actor in the United States for his portrayal of Frasier, while Jane Leeves was the highest-paid British actress. In addition to those of the ensemble, additional story lines included characters from Frasier's former incarnation on Cheers , such as his ex-wife Lilith Sternin , played by Bebe Neuwirth , and their son, Frederick, played by Trevor Einhorn . Throughout
5698-400: Was cast as Holly for the pilot of the US version of the science-fiction comedy Red Dwarf . She also had a role as a lesbian avant-garde dancer, the girlfriend of the girlfriend of Willem Dafoe 's character, in the 1985 film To Live and Die in L.A. . In 1993, Leeves joined the cast of the television series Frasier as the eccentric, forthright and psychic Mancunian Daphne Moon . By
5775-428: Was cast as Olivia. With the exception of Rebecca Howe ( Kirstie Alley ), all the surviving main regular cast members of Cheers made appearances on Frasier . Lilith Sternin ( Bebe Neuwirth ) was the only one to become a recurring character, appearing in a total of twelve episodes. In the eighth-season Cheers episode "Two Girls for Every Boyd," Frasier tells Sam Malone (played by Ted Danson ) that his father,
5852-547: Was created as a spin-off of the sitcom Cheers . It continues the story of psychiatrist Frasier Crane ( Kelsey Grammer ), who returns to his hometown, Seattle , as a radio show host. He reconnects with his father, Martin ( John Mahoney ), a retired police officer, and his younger brother, Niles ( David Hyde Pierce ), a fellow psychiatrist. Included in the series cast were Peri Gilpin as Frasier's producer Roz Doyle , and Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon , Martin's live-in caregiver. Dan Butler 's role as Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe ,
5929-434: Was the case, as they were not working on Cheers during the season those two episodes were filmed. The creative team was already well into the development process when Grammer pointed out the discontinuity; they decided to overlook it, initially retconning the character's backstory. In a second-season episode, the discrepancy was resolved, as Frasier revealed he had lied to the Cheers gang about his father. One element of
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