Frasier (1993)

About Frasier (1993)

Frasier is an American sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons, premiering on September 16, 1993, and concluding on May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee in association with Grammnet (2004) and Paramount Network Television. The series follows the life of the character Frasier Crane, a chic, snobbish, and somewhat neurotic psychiatrist, who, after his divorce, returns to his hometown of Seattle to start anew.

Making / Production

The sitcom was a spin-off from the TV show Cheers, where Frasier was a regular. The creators were careful to keep the spirit of the original show but found fresh and amusing scenarios for Frasier in his new environment in Seattle. The production was well received and praised for its witty script and strong performances.

Actors

• Kelsey Grammer Played the lead role of Frasier Crane, a sophisticated, cultured but often pompous and conceited radio psychiatrist.
• David Hyde Pierce Portrayed Frasier's younger brother Niles Crane, also a psychiatrist who exhibits obsessive-compulsive disorder and has a longtime crush on his father's physical therapist, Daphne.
• John Mahoney The father, Martin Crane, was a down-to-earth, blue-collar ex-police officer who is constantly at odds with his sons' highbrow ways.
• Jane Leeves Played the role of Daphne Moon, a quirky and loveable physical therapist and live-in housekeeper.
• Peri Gilpin Taken the role of Roz Doyle, Frasier's radio show producer and close friend with a notoriously active love life.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The character of Frasier Crane was on television for twenty years, making him one of the longest-running characters in television history.
• Frasier’s apartment was furnished with such expensive items that the set itself was insured for $3.5 million.
• The call-in patient’s voices on Frasier’s radio program were usually cameos by celebrities.

Awards

The series has been highly praised, winning thirty-seven Emmy Awards during its run, becoming one of the most successful sitcoms in television history.

Quotes

• "Niles: You're a good brother and a credit to the psychiatric profession. Frasier: You're a good brother and a credit to the... er... the... Niles: I'll be in the car."
• "Frasier: If less is more, just think of how much more 'more' will be."

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song, "Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs", is performed by Kelsey Grammer himself and plays during the closing credits.
• Throughout the series, classical and operatic music was frequently used, and Frasier was shown to have a high appreciation of all the high arts, a contrast to his father's love of simpler pleasures like sports and beer.