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Television series 1993-2004. Spinoff from Cheers, starring Kelsey Grammer in the title role.

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Between Frasier and Niles who can actually afford their lifestyle and dwelling?

So after doing a little digging and taking a look at the possible earnings for both Frasier and Niles I'm still not sure as to who can actually afford the standard of living shown in the show. Frasier ...
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From the start of Cheers, does Sam ever drink alcohol?

In Cheers, Sam is a recovering alcoholic who doesn't drink. From the first episode onward, does Sam ever drink? For the purpose of this question, I will include answers where he's seen drinking on-...
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Is Dr. Mary Based or Inspired by Talk Show Radio Host, Dr. Laura?

In the TV series Frasier, a character Dr. Mary (Kim Coles) featured in two episodes, Something About Dr. Mary (7.16) and the season 8 Christmas episode, Mary Christmas (8.08), is a somewhat loadmouth ...
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What were the words used by Frasier and Niles Crane as a synonym for conundrum?

In one of the episodes of Frasier (I cannot recall the exact episode number) the brothers are describing a difficult situation, using different words. I believe some of those were in different ...
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What is the origin of 'Why'd you do it?' on Frasier?

On Frasier, particularly seasons 8-10, there are a number of instances where a character will ask another 'Why'd you do it?' in an exaggerated fashion. Martin asks Niles when he leaves Eddie in a ...
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Does Noel ever comment that Frasier looks like Captain Bateson?

In the series Frasier, Noel Shempsky is a huge Star Trek fan. Now, the character of Frasier character is played by Kelsey Grammer, who also played Captain Bateson in Star Trek: The Next Generation ...
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What is the significance of the Frasier episode title 'Agents in America part III'?

There weren't parts one or two, but this title clearly has meaning. Perhaps they were classified, like Leonard parts 1-5?
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What is the age difference between Frasier and Niles?

Frasier is 40 when the show begins, and 51 when it ends. Niles is his younger brother. Frasier is depicted as being old enough to say "I don't like him" at Niles' birth, and both are clearly ...
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What happened to the writing staff on Frasier in the last few seasons?

I've heard vague comments to the effect that the writing staff of Frasier got shaken up considerably during the last few seasons. Specifically, I heard that many of the writers of seasons 1-7 left, ...
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