Fraiser

Fraiser is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons, premiering on September 16, 1993, and concluding on May 13, 2004. The series was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee in association with Grub Street Productions and Paramount Network Television. The show was a spin-off of the sitcom Cheers, continuing the story of psychiatrist Frasier Crane, who returns to his hometown of Seattle to start a new life.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The series follows Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), a successful Boston therapist who moves to Seattle to host a call-in psychiatry show on KACL radio. Frasier's life is complicated by his father, Martin (John Mahoney), a retired police officer who moves in with him, and his father's physical therapist, Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves). Frasier's younger brother, Niles (David Hyde Pierce), is also a psychiatrist and has an unrequited love for Daphne.

Main Characters[edit | edit source]

Dr. Frasier Crane - A psychiatrist who hosts a radio show.
Martin Crane - Frasier's father, a retired police officer.
Niles Crane - Frasier's younger brother, also a psychiatrist.
Daphne Moon - Martin's live-in physical therapist.
Roz Doyle - Frasier's producer at KACL.
Eddie - Martin's dog.

Recurring Characters[edit | edit source]

Maris Crane - Niles' unseen wife.
Lilith Sternin - Frasier's ex-wife.
Bebe Glazer - Frasier's agent.
Gil Chesterton - Food critic at KACL.
Kenny Daly - Station manager at KACL.

Setting[edit | edit source]

The show is set in Seattle, with many scenes taking place in Frasier's apartment, the KACL radio station, and the local coffee shop, Café Nervosa. The series often explores the dynamics of Frasier's relationships with his family, friends, and callers to his radio show.

Production[edit | edit source]

The series was filmed at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. The show's creators, Angell, Casey, and Lee, had previously worked together on Cheers. Kelsey Grammer's portrayal of Frasier Crane earned him multiple Primetime Emmy Awards.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Fraiser was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including 37 Primetime Emmy Awards, making it one of the most successful television series in history. The show was praised for its intelligent writing, witty dialogue, and strong performances by the cast.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Fraiser remains a popular and influential sitcom, often cited as one of the greatest television shows of all time. The character of Frasier Crane is one of the longest-running characters in television history, having appeared on both Cheers and Fraiser for a total of 20 years.