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When "Star Trek" first hit the airwaves in 1966, no one could predict just how popular the budding franchise would become. It would boldly go where few TV shows have gone before, leading to spinoffs, movies, and all sorts of collectible paraphernalia. It's pretty impressive, especially since the original "Star Trek" series was cancelled after just three seasons due to low ratings. However, it tapped into something in the zeitgeist and couldn't stay down for long, making it a prime target for a litany of parodies.

Between William Shatner's hammy acting style for Captain Kirk and so many fun, unique alien species, there's plenty for jokesters to poke fun at. And of course, the best spoofs are those where it's clear the creators have a deep respect for all "Star Trek" has done. Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a hardcore Trekkie, you'll probably find something to enjoy in these movies,...

Paramount+ may have made a big mistake when it canceled the 2023 Frasierrevival. According to recent data, the sitcom keeps climbing the streaming charts, which might be a sign it shouldn't have been axed.

Per Flix Patrol, Frasier has reached the number five spot on the streaming chart for the top television series on Paramount+ for July 3. The series has been making consistent appearances on the top 10 list despite the revival series failing to get a Season 3 renewal. While fans were overwhelmingly excited about the series when it premiered in 2023, it wasn't met with nearly the same kind of warm reception as the original.

Despite the series' star power and legacy, the Frasier revival only managed to garner mixed reviews from critics upon its release. At the time of writing, Frasier (2023) holds a 57% "Fresh" rating via review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, as averaged across 86 critical reviews. The series' audience score stands noticeably higher,...

After six seasons on Fox, the decision was made in 2023 to cancel the medical drama, The Resident. The show premiered in 2018 and garnered a decent following before its run was abruptly cut short. Prior to the show's cancellation, speculation was quite high, and The Resident featured atop the standings for shows which viewers wanted to save. That did not materialize at the time, but now, those conversations have been reignited.

Two years after its cancellation, co-creator Amy Holden Jones and executive producer Andrew Chapman recently spoke about what would have happened had the show persisted into a seventh season. Speaking in a conversation with TV Insider, Jones revealed that should a revival become a possibility, much of the show's cast are willing to return to their scrubs, saying,

“I think we would love — and everybody involved would love — to just go back into the show. Unlike some of these spin-offs,...

Frasiermay have premiered more than three decades ago, but the original series is still a fan favorite. Although the reboot was canceled after two seasons on Paramount+, the 1993 sitcom, which was a Cheersspinoff, is gaining momentum on streaming.

Per FlixPatrol, and as of June 26, Frasier currently holds the number five spot on Paramount+'s Top 10 TV shows. The sitcom is currently ahead of shows like Ghosts, The Neighborhood, The Chi, The King of Queens, and Blue Bloods. Frasier ran for 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004 on NBC, and starred Kelsey Grammer as the titular Dr. Frasier Crane.

The sitcom also featured David Hyde Pierce as Frasier’s brother, Niles Crane, Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon, Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle, and the late John Mahoney as Frasier and Niles' dad, Martin Crane.Frasier follows Dr. Crane as he moves from Boston back home to Seattle, where he takes a job as a radio psychiatrist.

Harrison Ford and Wendie Malick are sharing the screen these days on Apple TV+'s Shrinking, but they could have been co-stars much earlier. Malick auditioned to play hard-drinking adventurer Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but a schedule change left her unprepared. She discussed the incident on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast, Dinner's On Me, this week.

Director Steven Spielberg apparently saw the then-unknown actor in an Excedrin commercial, and had her come in to audition to play the female lead opposite Ford's Indiana Jones: "I get this call: Steven Spielberg, who I don't think I knew who he was at that time, and this guy, George Lucas. They want you to come in to meet them. It was Valentine's Day...we just talked, and they put me on film. We laughed and had a lovely time for, I don't know, like, 45 minutes or something."

She...

It’s hard not to marvel at the brilliance of Love, Death & Robots. From its direction to the art and sound design, each chapter showcases a wealth of talent, built over more than six years. The latest volume also corrects last season’s misstep by reintroducing various animation styles.

The techniques are stunning, and the craftsmanship remains top-tier. However, the series is beginning to show signs of creative burnout—losing some of its original spark, recycling ideas, and forgetting the sense of fun that once defined it. This should be a blank canvas for bold, imaginative storytelling.

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The first episode, “Can’t Stop,” is an exhilarating six-minute string puppet music video directed by legendary filmmaker David Fincher. It features a montage of animated string puppets performing the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ titular song at Ireland’s Slane Castle. This reimagining is stunningly cinematic, with breathtaking visuals...

The Frasierrevival may have been cancelled at Paramount+, but if it finds a new home, Frasier Crane may just get a visit from his long-lost brother. David Hyde Pierce, who played Niles Crane on all eleven seasons of Frasier's original run, is open to a guest appearance on the series. Varietyreports that although Pierce turned down a regular role on the series, he'd be happy to drop in on Frasier's new Boston abode.

The series, which debuted in 2023 and ran for two seasons before Paramount+ cancelled it earlier this year, had Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) relocate to Boston to be closer to his firefighter son, Frederick (Jack Cutmore-Scott), in the wake of his father Martin's death. Several Frasier supporting and recurring characters have made appearances on the series, including Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin), Lilith Sternin (Bebe Neuwirth), Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe (Dan Butler), and Bebe Glazer (Harriet Sansom Harris), but Niles, who...

Akira Kurosawa’s 1950 crime drama Rashomon took the concept of an unreliable narrator and quadrupled it. In telling the story of how a samurai was murdered, four people give their own contradictory accounts of the death while painting themselves as more virtuous than the others.

Despite the heaviness of the source material, Rashomon has gone on to inspire an unlikely medium: sitcoms. Since at least 1962, sitcoms have used the central storytelling device from Rashomon for comedic effect by letting characters give differing perspectives of the same incident. Each respective narrator typically portrays themself to be the hero of the situation, while describing others as guilty or incompetent.

For comedy, the device is perfect: It highlights character biases and breeds conflict as each retelling contradicts the last. And while it may be a fairly common trope now, some sitcoms have used it exceptionally well, with these 10 standing out as the best…...

Frasier has left the building – and by building, we mean Paramount+. Earlier this year, the streamer decided that they wouldn’t be picking up the Frasier reboot for a third season, meaning that viewers hoping to enjoy the hijinks of Dr. Frasier Crane will have to get by with the 11 seasons of the original show, and the nine seasons of Cheers that he was part of.

But despite the fact that Frasier 2.0 was canceled, its star, Kelsey Grammer, seems oddly optimistic about the show’s future. Immediately after Paramount+’s decision was announced, sources claimed that the reboot was being shopped around to other platforms and recently, Grammer revealed that he feels “very positive” about Frasier finding “a better home.”

Grammer also suggested that, were the show to return, Sam Malone could be a part of it, since Grammer and Ted Danson are no longer on bad terms. Of course,...

The fate of the Frasier reboot remains unclear two months after Paramount+ canceled the new-age edition of the Kelsey Grammer-led sitcom. However, while producers try to find a new home for the revival, the original series becomes a hit on its streaming service, proving Dr. Crane's everlasting appeal to fans.

Per Flix Patrol, the Og Frasier has become a hit on Paramount+, ranking ninth on the streamer's Top 10 charts in the United States. The series is just above the 2023 supernatural teen drama series, School Spirits, in 10th place. Meanwhile, Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone spinoff, 1923, tops the list.

Frasier remains one of the most beloved comedies and successful spinoffs in history, with the series chronicling the titular radio psychiatrist who fans became familiar with during its parent show, Cheers. Frasier sees Dr. Crane relocate from Cheers' home in Boston to his native Seattle, where he emerges as a popular Kacl...

James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano redefined television, cementing The Sopranos as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. However, behind the scenes, a fierce contract dispute between Gandolfini and HBO nearly derailed the series, costing the network millions.

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano. | Credits: The Sopranos / HBO.

As the show transitioned between its fourth and fifth seasons, negotiations between the actor and the network escalated into lawsuits. This delayed production and resulted in significant financial consequences for HBO.

James Gandolfini sued HBO due to a minor hindsight! James Gandolfini in The Sopranos / Credits: HBO

By 2003, The Sopranos was HBO’s crown jewel, making it imperative for the network to secure its key players. They locked in series creator David Chase with a lucrative $20 million per season deal. However, in what would prove to be a costly oversight, HBO failed to notify Gandolfini of this new arrangement...

Even more than four decades after its premiere, "Cheers" remains one of the best sitcoms of all time. The initial premise of the series was twofold: first, the show would focus on the denizens of the eponymous Boston sports bar and their daily foibles, and second, there would be a burgeoning romance between the bar's owner and the newly hired barmaid, Sam Malone (Ted Danson) and Diane Chambers (Shelley Long), respectively. The first season alone of "Cheers" is a master class not only in incisive and hilarious comedy writing, but also in the ability to maintain 22 episodes' worth of stories without ever leaving the bar itself. Within that first season, a slew of characters who were both familiar archetypes and somehow fresh-seeming were established. Aside from the lothario Sam and the well-read and extremely intelligent Diane, there was the sassy barmaid Carla Tortelli (Rhea Perlman), the kindly but not-very-bright barback...

Frasieris considered to be one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. While there are so many jokes and moments fans still revisit and enjoy, many have also recognized some of the more poorly aged moments in the show's run.

Like any show of the time, Frasier hasn't aged perfectly compared to the comedic standards of today. Even in the 2023 reboot of the show, the creatives even point out and recognize some of those flaws that make Frasier feel a bit outdated. Nevertheless, even though the series is one of the greatest of all time, there are still a few moments that haven't aged well.

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When fans rewatch Frasier, the show provides a cold reminder of just how great the classic sitcoms of the '80s, '90s and early 2000s really were. This era brought audiences shows like Friends, Seinfeld, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,...

One of the greatest sitcoms ever created, "Frasier" had its fill of memorable guest appearances during its eleven season run from 1993 to 2004, amassing an incredible 23 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series. While Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahony, Jane Leeves, and Peri Gilpin steered the ship for over a decade, like most long-running shows (sitcom or not) the supporting cast, recurring characters, and famous guest spots created interesting and unique dynamics to keep the spirit of the show fresh.

Choosing only 15 guest stars for a show as renowned as "Frasier" proved a difficult challenge, with many amazing performances left off the list for some lesser known appearances. It should also be noted that this list only includes on-screen guest appearances, as the number of famous voices who called in to "The Dr. Frasier Crane Show" on Kacl is far too expansive to consolidate into one list.

If you're making a list of the most timeless sitcoms ever produced, "The Golden Girls" has to be at or near the top. Yes, it's so very 1980s with its Miami fashions and decor, but its themes and sense of humor have aged better than most hit series of its era. At any moment, you can hop on Hulu, click on a random episode, and know you'll laugh yourself silly while watching Dorothy Zbornak (Bea Arthur), Blanche Devereaux (Rue McClanahan), Rose Nylund (Betty White), and Sophia Petrillo (Estelle Getty) get in some kind of jam and ultimately be reminded of the importance and power of friendship.

The writing on "The Golden Girls" was always sharp (it won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series twice), but the secret to its seven years of sustained success (it ranked in the Nielsen ratings top ten for all but its final season) was undoubtedly its cast.

Not many shows have left a lasting impact in TV history as Frasier did. The NBC sitcom aired from 1993 until 2004, and while it was a spinoff of Cheers, it became so much more. The series had sharp dialogue, smart humor, and the perfect cast one could imagine, which earned the show a record-breaking 37 Emmy Awards during its original run.

Kelsey Grammer in Frasier | Credit: Credit: NBC

As the Frasier reboot began airing on Paramount+ in 2023 and continued with the second season in 2024, fans are curious about what the original cast members are up to these days. Some have come back to their favorite roles, while others have taken other different directions. Let’s take a look at what the main cast of Frasier is doing these days.

David Hyde Pierce David Hyde Pierce in Frasier | Credit: NBC/Paramount Television

The neurotic and picky Dr. Niles Crane was played by David Hyde Pierce,...

After two seasons, Paramount+ officially cancels the Frasier revival, but it is the best thing to happen to Kelsey Grammer's project. Inspired by the success of the Roseanne reboot on ABC, the actor started shopping the idea around to various broadcasters. Admittedly, getting the show up encountered some big issues, especially after original Frasier cast members, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, and Peri Gilpin turned down appearing as series regulars. This forced Grammer to eventually set the Frasier revival in Boston, with the comedy also effectively replacing Cheers with a new bar, Mahoney's.

Admittedly, the debut season of the new show was rough. it was difficult to get through, especially for those who were used to its predecessor, which was known for its fast pace, snappy dialogue, and elevated brand of comedy. The Frasier revival season 2 was a bit better, with increased involvement from Gilpin's Roz and a nostalgia-filled return to Seattle-set episode.

Paramount+ has cancelled the revived version of Frasier after two series. The show is now being shopped to other networks.

Frasier is undoubtably one of the most beloved American sitcoms of all time. Spun-off from Cheers, itself an 11 season American institution, Frasier had some of the wittiest writing on television, elevated by the magnificent casting of David Hyde Pierce as Frasier’s equally fastidious brother Niles.

Along with the much missed John Mahoney as their dad, Martin, Jane Leeves as housekeeper Daphne Moon and Peri Gilpin as acerbic producer Roz Doyle, over 11 seasons the show became embedded in American culture.

According to Deadline, Paramount+ has decided not to move forward with a third series. One of the reasons given is that the show “could not break through in a major way on Paramount+”.

However, the creative team are shopping the show to other networks. There may yet be a future for the show.

Kelsey Grammer’s time as Frasier Crane appears to be at an end for now, as Paramount+ have officially canceled the Frasier revival series after just two seasons. Grammer has previously hinted that he wanted to see the show run for as long as his first time around, but just months after the conclusion of Season 2, those hoping to see more from the popular Cheers spinoff are going to be left incredibly disappointed.

The revival premiered in October 2023 on Paramount+, bringing back Grammer as Crane after nearly two decades. In the show, the character returned to Boston for a whole new chapter, and while the series delivered a few familiar faces, and included the signature humor of the series, many had hoped to see many characters returning, slightly tarnishing the show’s return. However, Frasier did secure a Season 2 renewal despite not landing with the bang CBS Studios had been hoping for.

Peter and Bobby Farrelly were complete unknowns in 1994 when they stormed multiplexes with the smash comedy hit "Dumb and Dumber." It was the third Jim Carrey movie of that year, and by far the funniest. With its unabashed gross-out gags (Jeff Daniels' explosive diarrhea sequence is a classic of the very low form) and aggressively silly shenanigans, the film ushered in a new era of buffoonish humor that made Jerry Lewis' work look like drawing room farces. (/Film ranks "Dumb and Dumber" as the Farrellys' finest effort to date.) The Farrellys then doubled down on their sickening shtick with the box office disappointment "Kingpin" in 1996, only to rise to putrescent prominence two years later with the raunchy blockbuster "There's Something About Mary."

While folks inside the industry were semi-familiar with the Farrellys as peddlers of comedy pitches, mainstream moviegoers were struck, well, dumb by their rapid ascent. So, those hungry...

Frasier (1993-2003) is a cerebral sitcom starring Kelsey Grammer as popular Seattle radio psychiatrist, Dr. Frasier Crane, and it has several great season finales. When Frasier returns to his hometown in Washington state, his father, Martin Crane (John Mahoney), moves in with him, creating endless tension between the two. To top things off, Frasier’s brother, Niles (David Hyde Pierce), promptly falls hopelessly in love with their disabled father’s caregiver, Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves).

The Crane family antics have been a beloved mainstay of the sitcom genre for the past 32 years. This 90s comedy show was recently resurrected in the 2023 Frasier reboot, although the remake was greeted with less critical acclaim. Over the course of 10 years on the air, the original Frasier show created big shoes to fill with its interplay of screwball comedy and universally relatable themes. Many of the most memorable episodes of the show were its season finales,...

Every great TV sitcom romance has to have a third wheel. Just like the classic romantic comedies of the 1930s and 1940s, the whole idea of these romances between two characters that the audience (hopefully) adores is that there have to be some obstacles to the moment of happily ever after. Although the iconic and oft-awarded sitcom "Frasier," now in its second season of a revival on Paramount+ (read /Film's review), was itself a spinoff of the equally iconic NBC show "Cheers," both of them ended up being anchored in a way by long-running romances between two core characters. 

In the case of "Cheers," of course, the romance was that of the charmingly doofy bartender Sam Malone and his well-read barmaid Diane Chambers, which sparked in the pilot episode and didn't truly conclude until the series finale in season 11. "Frasier" went in a slightly different direction; while title character Frasier...

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Hailed as one of the most beloved television sitcoms of all time, NBC’s Frasier delivered eleven seasons of laughs, incredible characters and strong storytelling across all episodes. With many hilarious situations that befell the titular Seattle radio host psychiatrist, the show worked its magic by continually focusing on Frasier Crane’s entertaining personal life, along with his family and closest friends, also getting into the mix of things. At the same time, the show’s huge popularity garnered multiple celebrity guest spots that delighted fans, though one cameo is still vague enough to be overlooked amidst the eclectic catalog of celebrity appearances.

Among the numerous cameos that popped up on Frasier, eagle-eyed viewers or, more specifically,...

Few sitcoms have the same flavor as Frasier. Carried on the talented backs of David Hyde Pierce and Kelsey Grammer, the Seattle-set comedy entranced audiences with a unique blend of timeless humor and cerebral witticisms. Addi Frasier’s core cast was decidedly masculine. At their luxurious apartment, Frasier and Niles often bickered with their father, Martin Crane (John Mahoney). The only consistent feminine presence in the Crane household was Martin’s live-in caretaker, Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves). The next most important female role would be Frasier’s radio producer, Roz Doyle. There were other feminine influences, but only one of the show’s actresses played more than one role in the larger Cheers continuity.

In 1993, Peri Gilpin appeared as Holly Matheson in Cheers. This seemingly minor one-off part would ultimately propel her to superstardom, as she went on to star as Frasier’s radio producer, Roz Doyle, in Frasier. By...

The Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor John Lithgow said he often speculates about what things may have been like if he took on the role of Frasier Crane instead of Kelsey Grammer. Lithgow, who is currently appearing in the new film Conclave, per The Independent, said that he “can’t help but wonder” what life would be like if he took the role that originated on the classic sitcom Cheers.

Lithgow said he was pursued for the role of the psychiatrist of Frasier Crane before Grammer ended up being cast in the role that he played for many years, including in the recent reboot. Lithgow, who also starred in a 1990s sitcom, 3rd Rock From the Sun, said he was offered the role shortly after his back-to-back Oscar nods for his turns in The World According to Garp (1982) and Terms of Endearment (1983).

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One of the original Frasier sitcom's memorable celebrity callers hopes to connect with the series again. Acclaimed actor Eric Roberts believes it would be a "brilliant" idea if he could feature in the Kelsey Grammer-led reboot.

Speaking with Brittany Frederick of Cbr about his dark comedy, Hippo, alongside his wife Eliza, Roberts was asked about the revival and whether he had any interest in appearing. Roberts expressed his intrigue about the idea, saying, "It is a brilliant idea."

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Eliza further elaborated, stating Eric's call-in to Frasier Crane's Kacl talk show was one of his "favorite things" throughout his accomplished idea. "He'd be happy to do that. In fact, [Frasier star] Kelsey Grammer filmed something in our house.

It may be hard to remember all these years later, but NBC's Frasier was so popular during its first airing that, throughout all 11 seasons, the series' primary cast remained completely unchanged, which is nigh unheard of in the world of television (especially these days). By the time the series ended in 2004, that longevity had earned the show's lead, Kelsey Grammer, an incredibly impressive record that only one other person in the history of show business had accomplished to that point.

In 1955, televisions all across America continually tuned into one incredibly popular Western: Gunsmoke. Set in the town of Dodge City, Kansas, in the late 19th century, the series brought to life the dramatic excitement involved in settling the American West through the eyes of its central lawman, Marshal Matt Dillon, played by James Arness. Nominated for 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, Gunsmoke also earned its lead star a unique recognition that...

In todays world, when a beloved TV show ends, the idea of making a spin-off often feels almost obvious. But back when sitcoms were the biggest thing on the airwaves, spin-offs were much more of a gamble. How do you capture the magic of the original while building something fresh? This was the conundrum faced by Kelsey Grammer and the creators of Frasier after the Cheers finale. Grammer initially wasnt interested in reprising his role as Dr. Frasier Crane. Of course, audiences know today that he ended up returning to the character that he still performs today in the aptly named Frasier. Many consider the original run to be one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. But why was there hesitancy in the initial stages?

The original pitch was not a Cheers spin-off at all, but actually Grammer taking on a Michael Forbes-like wealthy paraplegic publisher having difficulty living with his street-smart nurse.

With the Frasier reboot happening nearly two decades after the decorated original sitcom ended, more modern ways exist to engage with audiences and gauge their feelings towards the updated series. One of the revival's producers reveals one intriguing way he tracks audience approval and interest following the recent conclusion of its second season.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Frasier reboot co-creators and showrunners, Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris, shared how they've been tracking viewer reactions for each episode. According to Cristalli, they've been visiting the Frasier subreddit to see how fans reacted to the revival, with the reviews being largely positive, especially from "superfans" who've followed since the original series aired. I keep, very trepidatiously, wandering into Reddit to see what they think, Cristialli said. Most of the Reddit subreddits Im on are the Frasier superfans, because thats who you impress.

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Deadpool & Wolverine features a lot of cameo appearances, including one by Ryan Reynolds' wife, Blake Lively. Although the actor only provided the voice for Ladypool, who is physically played by stuntwoman Christiaan Bettridge, she made a much bigger contribution to the film behind the scenes.

The movie's third act immediately showed that Deadpool and Wolverine had survived after destroying the Time Ripper. Speaking on the film's audio commentary track via GamesRadar+, Reynolds and director Shawn Levy explained how a suggestion from Lively prompted them to change that. "It used to be that there was no suspense that the power room blew up, and our heroes had survived," Levy said. "It was Blake Lively who said to us, 'You know, I've been with you this whole movie. I want to sit in the fear that they're lost. Let me be in that place of suspense, so the triumph of their...

Before Elizabeth Olsen became the McU's Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, she was known for her work in indie films. However, the actor says being involved with the superhero franchise is about more than the paycheck.

Speaking to Vulture, Olsen explained that she doesn't see her MCU role as a forced trade-off that enables her to focus on smaller passion projects. It's more of a choice. "I'd never really had the mentality of 'one for them, one for me,'" she said. "Marvel has been such a consistent thing I've been able to return to and has created - what's the word - some feeling of insurance in my life that has given me freedom to choose other jobs. So I haven't felt like, 'and then I'll do this to do this.'"

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Frasier is more than just a spin-off of the hit sitcom Cheers; it's a celebration of intellect and comedy. Though the show is best known for its pretentious titular character, fans immediately fell in love with the surrounding cast. As such, it was Frasier's friends and family that helped to keep this show grounded and ensured that it still maintained some of Cheers' middle-class gags.

Daphne Moon is a premium example of a secondary character. Though she starts off as a humble Pt, she soon becomes part of the furniture and later develops a loving relationship with Frasier's little brother, Niles. As such, many fans believe that without her, the sitcom would just be an amalgamation of pompous references with no actual development. Yet, it seems...

It's a sad week for Frasier fans as Season 2 of the revival series came to an end with Episode 10, "Father Christmas." The show has not been officially picked up for a third outing.

Frasier is essentially a sequel to the 1993 sitcom of the same name, which allowed Kelsey Grammer's Cheers character to leave the confines of the famous Boston bar behind. The original show followed the psychiatrist Frasier Crane as he returned to his hometown of Seattle to pursue a career in talk radio. He also reconnects with his father, Martin (John Mahoney), a retired cop, and his younger brother, Niles (David Hyde Pierce), who is also a psychiatrist.

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The revival picks up "shortly after the death of Frasier's father, the...

After two seasons of the "Frasier" revival series, the show still can't shake the feeling that had it managed to assemble the surviving cast from the original series, it would be much better. That's not to say the new series is as bad as some reviewers have made out, but there's no doubt "Frasier" 2024 just feels odd without the original gang.

There's more to this feeling than the lack of the original ensemble, though. A "Frasier" revival just felt a bit off from the moment it was announced. Aside from the fact Kelsey Grammer was saying not-so-modest things about his character being the key to "Frasier," (and overlooking the contributions of the outstanding ensemble in the process), there was the fact that the actor had clearly been struggling career-wise before rebooting his beloved '90s sitcom — the truly abject "Money Plane," in which Grammer put together an airborne heist being one rather lamentable example.

One of the most remarkable things about "Frasier" is its consistency. When the "Frasier" pilot aired back in 1993, Niles actor David Hyde Pierce thought the episode was "terrible" at first. Oh, how wrong he was. The pilot, entitled "The Good Son," remains an exceptional debut episode in TV history, simply because all the characters arrived fully formed, their dynamics dialed in and their chemistry immediately evident. The writing was as good as it ever got, too, and most importantly, the show demonstrated its commitment to an underlying moral depth right from the off, with Frasier and his father clashing initially before making up in a touching moment that saw John Mahoney's Martin Crane calling into his son's radio show to smooth things over.

Not content with debuting a show that appeared to have been running like clockwork for years, "Frasier" writers continued to pump out quality over the ensuing 11 seasons.

While the Frasier reboot mainly features a cast of new characters, Dr. Crane's former Kacl radio colleague Roz Doyle could end up becoming a mainstay of the series once more. Played by actor Peri Gilpin, Roz has made frequent appearances in the reboot ever since visiting her old friend for Christmas in the Frasier season 1 finale. Given Roz's growing presence in Frasier season 2, Gilpin may be gearing up to join the Frasier reboot cast as a main character in the Boston setting.

Aside from Freddy Crane (Jack Cutmore-Scott), Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) is the only character from the original show who is a part of the reboot's central cast for the first two seasons. However, should Roz become a player in Frasier's daily routine once more, the reboot could take another big step towards recapturing the magic that made the original Frasier such a popular sitcom.

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Any fan of "Frasier" will know that while the titular doctor is the star of the show, the series itself would have been nothing without its ensemble. The beloved sitcom ran from 1993 to 2004 and managed to sustain its quality throughout — a rarity for any show, but certainly for sitcoms of the era if you consider that even "Friends" was cranking out some of its worst episodes by its tenth and final season.

A big part of what gave "Frasier" its durability was its ensemble, which comprised not only multiple other main characters, but also an entire world of supporting and guest characters that made Dr. Crane's world feel like a real, living place. Of course, the main cast itself was most crucial to this aspect of the series, with John Mahoney's Crane patriarch, Martin, and David Hyde Pierce's Niles, the equally fastidious yet lovable brother of Frasier, being the most integral.

Frasier Crane's return to Seattle in Frasier season 2 highlights the harsh truth about the revival's future. The first 10 episodes of the Frasier revival focused on establishing the character's new life in Boston. In its sophomore year, however, the Paramount+ project leans a little bit more on nostalgia with its storytelling that includes the return of familiar faces from Frasier's time in the Pacific Northwest. In perhaps, one of the most poignant outings of this year, Frasier comes back to Kacl for a special session of "The Dr. Frasier Crane Show," which, unsurprisingly, encounters some issues.

What inspires Frasier to revive his local show is his desire to help Roz fix the fledgling radio company in Frasier season 2, episode 8, "Thank You, Dr. Crane." Now that Peri Gilpin is essentially a semi-regular cast member in the Frasier revival, this storyline is fairly easy to stage. The pair's trip back to their iconic booth,...

The Frasier reboot feels decidedly different from the original show, not just because Kelsey Grammer is older and it’s hard to look at him the same way post-Money Plane, but also thanks to the change in setting. Frasier 2.0, of course, takes place in Boston — or at least some kind of alternate universe Boston in which Cheers doesn’t exist for some reason.

But this week, Frasier made the bold move of sending Dr. Crane back to his hometown of Seattle. This is what fans have been waiting for, right? The episode certainly leaned into the nostalgia of its premise, shoehorning a second title sequence into the beginning of the show to reflect Frasier’s return to the Emerald City.

But what did this trip actually do for the show? Not a whole lot. Frasier couldn’t reunite with Niles and Daphne, owing to the fact that David Hyde Pierce...

This article contains spoilers from Frasier Season 2, Episode 8, "Thank You, Dr. Crane," now streaming on Paramount+.

The Frasier reboot's latest episode sees the series return to its spiritual home as Frasier Crane and his cohorts visit Seattle for the first time since the original sitcom ended. The nostalgia-filled episode ties up some loose ends in the series, including finally revealing what happened to two noticeably absent characters from the show.

Season 2, Episode 8, "Thank You Dr. Crane," sees Kelsey Grammer's central character jet off to Seattle alongside his son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott) as Frasier reunites with his Kacl colleagues and looks to help his long-time friend Roz (Peri Gilpin) relocate to Boston. As Freddy prepares to leave for the Northwest with his father, his friend Eve (Jess Salgueiro) asks if his uncle Niles still lives in Seattle. Freddy responds "No, he and Aunt Daphne moved to Sedona."

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If there's one thing haunting the "Frasier" revival series, beyond the general complaint that only Kelsey Grammer returned from the original cast, it's the more specific complaint that Niles isn't in the show. The titular psychiatrist's similarly pompous yet lovable brother was essentially the other main character in the original sitcom, and his absence from the reboot has been conspicuous to say the least.

Fans will know the story about why Niles actor David Hyde Pierce didn't return for the "Frasier" revival. To put it simply, the man didn't seem all that interested in the project, claiming he didn't "miss" the characters and was otherwise busy with other ventures. After the Paramount+ streaming series was renewed for a second season, however, the actor's comments started to sound a little less negative, with Hyde Pierce revealing his one condition for returning to the role of Niles. Meanwhile, Grammar seemed willing to...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Frasier season 2, episode 8.After 18 episodes, the new Frasier finally reveals what happened to Niles Crane. Ever since news about the Paramount+ revival was confirmed, questions about David Hyde Pierce's possible return have been a big mystery. Even after Kelsey Grammer explained that the actor and Jane Leeves opted out of the project, which means that Niles and Daphne wouldn't be in it, there was continued hope that they would eventually make an appearance. For what it's worth, Pierce's recent comments about returning in the Frasier revival seemed like an indication that a cameo was at least in the works.

Pierce has always been clear about his stance on a Frasier revival long before Grammer was able to successfully sell the idea to Parmaount+. He didn't think it was necessary, considering that the original show fit a specific moment in time. So it shouldn't be surprising...

An original Frasier star explains why it wouldn't "feel right" to return for the Paramount+ revival. A spin-off of Cheers, the sitcom originally aired on NBC from 1993 to 2004, following Kesley Grammer's titular psychiatrist as he returns to his hometown of Seattle, where he reconnects with his father, Martin (John Mahoney). The Paramount+ revival, which premiered in 2023, brings Frasier back to Boston and while it follows a mostly new cast of characters, does feature the return of some original stars, such as Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle.

Now, another original Frasier star has addressed a potential return in the Paramount+ revival. Talking to TV Insider promoting Apple TV's Shrinking season 2, Wendie Malick said it wouldn't "feel right" to return for the Paramount+ revival without John Mahoney, who passed away in 2018. Read her full comments below:

Its sort of like when people ask me about Just Shoot Me. Without George Segal, I...

The new Frasier series premieres episodes of season 2 on Paramount+, and Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson have started the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, so it’s inevitable that Grammer would reunite with his good ol’ drinking buddies for an episode on the podcast. While the former co-stars would obviously start reminiscing about working on Cheers together, things would also get pretty deep as Danson and Grammer explore some of Grammer’s tragic past and confront some seemingly unresolved conflicts of the past.

As the actors have grown and matured, Danson has taken it upon himself to apologize to Grammer for an argument between them that happened on Cheers. According to Variety, Danson explained, “I feel like I got stuck a little bit with you during the Cheers years. I have a memory of getting angry at you once.” Grammer responded, “Yeah, you came and told me that one day.

Kelsey Grammer loves portraying Dr. Frasier Crane... so much so, that he hopes to play the character for "another 100 episodes at least." Grammer began portraying the iconic character in 1984 when he appeared on Cheers as a love interest to Diane Chambers (Shelley Long). Grammer remained on the sitcom until its concluding Season 11 in 1993, but Frasier wouldn't be gone for long. Months after Cheers wrapped, Grammer was back as Dr. Crane, this time on Frasier, which saw his character back in his native Seattle, working as a radio psychiatrist and surrounded by a new, and equally incredible, cast of characters.

Nearly two decades later, Grammer was back in Dr. Crane's (more relaxed) shoes for Paramount+'s reboot. The revival is now in its second season, and Grammer hopes it runs for many more. During an interview with the Toronto Sun, he shared:

"I want to do another 100 episodes at least.

The Frasier reboot's cast of characters might differ from that of the original 11-season series, but Kelsey Grammer's beloved title character remains very much the same. Picking up almost 20 years after Frasier Crane moved from Seattle to Chicago in the Frasier series finale, the reboot sees its titular psychiatrist settling down in Boston, where he lived during the Cheers timeline, to reconnect with his estranged son Frederick "Freddy" Crane (Jack Cutmore-Scott). Even though the revival still orbits Dr. Crane, many original characters don't return for the Frasier reboot for one reason or another.

Sadly, Frasier's father, Martin (the late John Mahoney), passes away before the former radio host heads to Boston. Meanwhile, celebrated actors like David Hyde Pierce and Jane Leeves didn't show any interest in returning to their career-defining sitcom roles. While these actors and their characters are sorely missed, it frees up the Frasier reboot's formula a bit.

By its third episode, Frasier season 2 finally fixes a big problem with its Niles replacement, Professor Alan Cornwall (Nicholas Lyndhurst). In the original series, the reboot-averse David Hyde Pierce's Niles Crane was a snobby psychiatrist, not unlike his older brother Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), although he was the more eccentric Crane brother. Often arrogant and detached, Niles' quirks are balanced out by the fact that he's also incredibly caring and kind. Of all the original members of Frasier's cast of characters, Niles is probably the reboot's biggest loss. Thankfully, the revival provides other foils for Frasier.

While David Crane (Anders Keith), Niles and Daphne's (Jane Leeves) son, has the same anxious energy as his father, Frasier's nephew pales in comparison to the Frasier reboot's best Niles replacement. Alan, a tenured Harvard professor who befriended Frasier at Oxford decades ago, is the more compelling stand-in. Like Niles, Alan is Frasier's intellectual equal,...

Before his self-titled series, Frasier, Kelsey Grammer's Dr. Frasier Crane first appeared in Cheers, boasting Armani suits that didn't quite fit with the blue-collar bar's vibe, effectively raising questions about his financial status. Once the psychiatrist moved back to Seattle for the original Frasier, his opulent spending habits and perfectly decorated apartment only reiterated his impressive wealth. In the Frasier reboot, Dr. Crane continues to live lavishly, with the Boston-set revival even dialing up his wealth pretty considerably. That said, the character's apparent wealth has made viewers wonder how, exactly, Frasier Crane is so rich.

In Frasier, the psychiatrist trades his more conventional practice for the Dr. Frasier Crane Show on Kacl 780 Am. Interestingly, the members of Frasier's cast of characters who worked alongside Frasier at Kacl, like his producer-turned-friend Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin), don't seem as well off as the psychiatrist. Notably, Frasier purchases a top-floor three-bedroom condo,...

By the end of the "Frasier" revival's first season, I was convinced that the new series should have been a one-off special. The series opener was a touching return to the world of Kelsey Grammer's Dr. Crane, featuring a moving tribute to the late Martin actor John Mahoney and some half-decent writing from new showrunners Chris Harris and Joe Cristali — the latter of whom is a self-confessed "Frasier" superfan who used to run a "Frasier For Hire" Twitter feed containing the writer's ideas for jokes that could have been used on the original sitcom.

The season finale, too, stacked up quite nicely against "Frasier" episodes past, bringing back the titular psychiatrist's former producer Roz (Peri Gilpin) for a cameo appearance that surely had fans of the original series tearing up. But between these two standout episodes, the "Frasier" revival's first season was a whole load of mediocre. New characters...

When the Frasier reboot was announced, long-time viewers were split over Kelsey Grammer's reboot, though everyone agreed that David Hyde Pierce's absence from the revival of the classic sitcom was a glaring misstep. The whole conundrum has left fans wondering why, exactly, Niles doesn't appear in the Frasier reboot and if that will change as the Paramount+ series churns out new episodes. The original show, which was a spin-off of the equally acclaimed sitcom Cheers, saw Frasier Crane (Grammer) move from Boston to Seattle for a talk show. Now, the Frasier reboot reverses its title character's decision.

Eager to start his fourth act and repair his fractured relationship with his son, Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott), Dr. Crane joins Frasier's new and returning cast of characters in Boston. There's no doubt that Pierce's absence is deeply felt. The Emmy-winning actor's character, Niles, was an absolute scene-stealer in Frasier thanks to his oft-neurotic antics.