After all of these years, I can say that Frasier has actually improved and gotten funnier. Most shows that are creative and funny the first couple of seasons run out of material (I personally think that Malcolm in the Middle is headed down this path, it's a great show, but they are running out of ideas), and just fade out. Frasier, on the other hand, has actually vastly improved over the past nine years. I have actually grown to like 'Frasier' more over the years. In fact, it is my favorite sitcom, now that I think of it.
Before 1998, this show was only second to 'News Radio', (which was my favorite sitcom and 2nd favorite t.v. show) but when the great Phil Hartman died, and Jon Lovitz replaced him, Frazier stepped in, and it is definitely a great replacement. Kelsey Grammer is just magnificent. I'm sure that in writing, Frasier Crane is not very funny, but Kelsey brings him to life and gives him personality and memorable traits (like his singing). What makes Kelsey Grammers's Frasier so great is also how he says things.
One of the times I laughed hardest at Frasier was when he was being made fun of on another radio show, and Martin (outstandingly played by John Mahoney) has been laughing at it, but than says to Frasier "sorry son, but how often is it that you hear our son on the radio?", and Frasier says in one of the most hilarious tones ever "I'm on the radio every day!" The cast is the best on t.v. right now. David Hyde Pierce is just as funny as Frasier with an even more neurotic and snoty little brother, Niles (who I think is the funniest character); Peri Gilpin is also hysterical as Frasiers producer and good friend Roz, John Mahoney (who is probably my favorite character) is Fraziers down to earth, beer drinking, sports fan dad, and, of course, Jane Leeves, as Martin's English, wildly attractive physical therapist and house keeper (who also happens to be Nile's new wife if you don't watch the new ones), who is also my favorite character.
This show is usually a little high brow, and generally I don't like ulrta subtle comedies (especially shows like 'Scrubs'), but 'Frasier' is just absolutely hilarious! The chemistry between the characters is also great to watch. It is almost like an adventure to see what kind of crazy situation is going to happen next. This is the *best* spin-off ever, and it probably always will be. This show is only second to 'The Simpsons', which will always hold its place in my heart. I say watch it, but caution to those who don't watch this show regularly, a good deal of the jokes have to do with past episodes. Enjoy!10/10
Before 1998, this show was only second to 'News Radio', (which was my favorite sitcom and 2nd favorite t.v. show) but when the great Phil Hartman died, and Jon Lovitz replaced him, Frazier stepped in, and it is definitely a great replacement. Kelsey Grammer is just magnificent. I'm sure that in writing, Frasier Crane is not very funny, but Kelsey brings him to life and gives him personality and memorable traits (like his singing). What makes Kelsey Grammers's Frasier so great is also how he says things.
One of the times I laughed hardest at Frasier was when he was being made fun of on another radio show, and Martin (outstandingly played by John Mahoney) has been laughing at it, but than says to Frasier "sorry son, but how often is it that you hear our son on the radio?", and Frasier says in one of the most hilarious tones ever "I'm on the radio every day!" The cast is the best on t.v. right now. David Hyde Pierce is just as funny as Frasier with an even more neurotic and snoty little brother, Niles (who I think is the funniest character); Peri Gilpin is also hysterical as Frasiers producer and good friend Roz, John Mahoney (who is probably my favorite character) is Fraziers down to earth, beer drinking, sports fan dad, and, of course, Jane Leeves, as Martin's English, wildly attractive physical therapist and house keeper (who also happens to be Nile's new wife if you don't watch the new ones), who is also my favorite character.
This show is usually a little high brow, and generally I don't like ulrta subtle comedies (especially shows like 'Scrubs'), but 'Frasier' is just absolutely hilarious! The chemistry between the characters is also great to watch. It is almost like an adventure to see what kind of crazy situation is going to happen next. This is the *best* spin-off ever, and it probably always will be. This show is only second to 'The Simpsons', which will always hold its place in my heart. I say watch it, but caution to those who don't watch this show regularly, a good deal of the jokes have to do with past episodes. Enjoy!10/10