I Kid You Not

Episode aired Feb 16, 1989
TV-PG
30m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

529

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Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)

Comedy Drama

Ludlow is Carla's son, fathered by Frasier's mentor, Dr. Bennett Ludlow. Ludlow has some of his father in him: he's an intellectual and enjoys cultural things in life, like the opera and cla... Read allLudlow is Carla's son, fathered by Frasier's mentor, Dr. Bennett Ludlow. Ludlow has some of his father in him: he's an intellectual and enjoys cultural things in life, like the opera and classical music, unlike Carla's other children. Frasier and Lilith want to take Ludlow to the... Read allLudlow is Carla's son, fathered by Frasier's mentor, Dr. Bennett Ludlow. Ludlow has some of his father in him: he's an intellectual and enjoys cultural things in life, like the opera and classical music, unlike Carla's other children. Frasier and Lilith want to take Ludlow to the opera, both because they want to help Ludlow further his interest in the arts, but also t... Read all

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

529

YOUR RATING

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10Krinda

Six-Year-Old "Ludlow Tortelli" is ADORABLE!!!!

Absolutely funny little kidlet! Glad they brought him back as a recurring role, because he sure is a cutie-pie... and a real natural. Crazy that he was only six when he did this first of his episodes with the "Cheers" cast -- bet he had such fun! Look him up -- his name is Jarrett Lennon (actor's name; first agent said not to use his surname [?!], just first and middle, and named after two favorite musicians of his mother's), all grown up, now (big sigh). You can tell he's not one of those typical "kid-actor" types... and someone who just loves acting because it's an art. Does some improv here and there, which is cool! Still sweet as can be.

9Hitchcoc

Nicely Done

We get to meet Carlas intellectual child and he is embraced by the Cranes. They offer him opportunities that his mother can't, but Carla is a good sport. Until they decide to go out to a posh restaurant. The other plot involves Woody and Kelly borrowing Sam's car after great effort. This is a cute and pleasant outing.

Trivia
The car scene was filmed with the Corvette on a trailer directly behind the camera. The car behind was obviously not driven by Sam but by a crew member whose job was to block other drivers from interfering. The dialogue was looped in afterwards.

Goofs
Carla says Lud is six years old. The episode in which Carla meets Lud's father aired just over four years previously.

Quotes
[Frasier got some gum on his pants]
Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane: We'll swing by our place and pick up another pair on our way to the opera.
Ludlow Tortelli: Which opera are you going to?
Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane: Die Meistersinger.
Ludlow Tortelli: Oh I know that one. That's where all the master singers get together in Nuremburg and have a big contest to find out who's best.
Sam Malone: Oh yeah, kind of like Star Search.