Tag: Frasier
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Kelsey Grammer Says It ‘Turned Out to Be a Great Thing’ That Original Cast Couldn’t Return for ‘Frasier’ Reboot
The past few years have seen an influx of legendary multi-camera sitcoms returning to the airwaves, with everything from “Will and Grace” to “Night Court” receiving a reboot. So it was only a matter of time before Kelsey Grammer saw his longtime dream of playing Frasier Crane again come true. A “Frasier” revival is currently…
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Frasier Revival Casts Jack Cutmore-Scott As Frasier’s Son Freddy Crane
After years of speculation and exploratory meetings, a sequel series to the acclaimed sitcom “Frasier” is finally in the works. The project, starring Kelsey Grammer in a reprisal of his Emmy-winning role, was officially given the green light by Paramount+ in fall 2022. At that time, it was revealed that Chris Harris of “How I Met…
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Fraiser Reboot: Kelsey Grammer on Why Niles Isn’t Returning
Actor Kelsey Grammer has revealed why David Hyde Pierce will not be returning as Niles Crane in the upcoming Frasier sequel series. Grammer, who will be reprising his role as titular character Frasier Crane, has explained the series will tell a different story about the radio psychiatrist. In a recent interview with People, Grammer revealed…
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Kelsey Grammer Has A Not-So-Modest Take On The ‘Key’ To Frasier’s Return
“Frasier” is heading back to TV, and for fans of beloved ’90s sitcoms, this is either great or potentially terrible news. The original series epitomized much of what made ’90s sitcoms great. Following the exploits of its intelligent, slightly pompous, but lovable titular character, the show felt as comfortable and heartfelt as “Friends” or “Seinfeld”…
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Frasier Revival to Honor the Late John Mahoney, Says Kelsey Grammer
After a long period spent in development hell, Paramount+ recently issued the green light to a revival of the hit NBC sitcom, Frasier. Given that it has been almost two decades since the curtains came down on the original show, the revival is certain to undergo a lot of changes. One thing however remains unchanged,…
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Every Season Of Frasier Ranked Worst To Best
To be considered amongst the best sitcoms of all time, it has to have that rewatchability factor — you can put on an episode any time, any place, and it will have you laughing throughout. “Frasier” absolutely has this because the dialogue is so sharp and endlessly quotable. The characters shouldn’t be likable — the…
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David Hyde Pierce Says ‘Frasier’ Reboot Definitely Happening, Not Sure If He’ll Return
The upcoming “Frasier” reboot has been one of Hollywood’s longest gestating revivals, with rumors circulating about the iconic NBC sitcom returning for over a decade. Kelsey Grammer has long expressed interest in reprising his “Cheers” and “Frasier” character, but rumors began to heat up last year when Paramount+ formally announced that it had ordered a…
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How A Pay Dispute Almost Shut Down The Sopranos
The drama of one of HBO’s most acclaimed series extended well beyond the confines of its slot on the schedule. Before filming was set to commence on the fifth season of “The Sopranos,” the cast felt that they needed a contract re-negotiation, namely one that would include a substantial pay raise. When considering how much…
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Kelsey Grammer, Phyllis Logan Teaming for Survival Thriller ‘No Way Up’
Dr. Crane and Mrs. Hughes are joining forces.Frasier star Kelsey Grammer and Downton Abbey‘s Phyllis Logan are uniting for high concept thriller No Way Up, being introduced to buyers at next week’s American Film Market by Altitude Film Entertainment.Described by the filmmakers as a “rollercoaster combination of disaster movie and survival thriller,” No Way Up…
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If Covid Happened in ‘Veep,’ Showrunner Says Selina Meyer Would Actually Be Competent
While we’re all inside marathon-watching television until our eyeballs bleed and the bedsores take hold, it’s fun to imagine what certain shows might look like in the time of the coronavirus. This week, Vulture did just that, polling 37 TV writers on what their characters in series new and old might do in a pandemic.The…