Frasier: is it the greatest sitcom ever?

[Bromley]

Why aren't we all talking about the potential 2021 reboot?

 

[Bromley]

A few years ago I was reading something about production on Frasier. I guess Kelsey Grammer was extremely fucked up pretty much all the time, every show, every season. The crew held interventions, etc. to little effect.

He'd pass out in chairs and stuff, but no matter how far gone, whenever they called "action", Kelsey would snap right into character and knock out any scene they were shooting, then pass back out after "cut". That's show business, baby.

 

[mhip]

A few years ago I was reading something about production on Frasier. I guess Kelsey Grammer was extremely fucked up pretty much all the time, every show, every season. The crew held interventions, etc. to little effect.

He'd pass out in chairs and stuff, but no matter how far gone, whenever they called "action", Kelsey would snap right into character and knock out any scene they were shooting, then pass back out after "cut". That's show business, baby.

I've read the same thing...
He was a lover of coke, he'd show up on set out of control and refer to himself as the "Kelster". Whenever they'd call action, he would hit his mark and absolutely deliver.
He's special.

 

[Bromley]

I've read the same thing...
He was a lover of coke, he'd show up on set out of control and refer to himself as the "Kelster". Whenever they'd call action, he would hit his mark and absolutely deliver.
He's special.

He's also rated at #5 on Jalopnik.com's ranking of worst celebrity drivers!

 

[Bromley]

 

[Despos]

Sorry, the greatest is Larry Sanders Show, hands down.

NM

 

[javyn]

I'll give the LSS a try, thanks for the tip.
I admit that part of the appeal of Frasier to me is the style aspect. I first watched Frasier in my early twenties when his attire was dated, stale, grey, unimaginative, nothing to be emulated by those younger than dead. Watching the show now, I see mature, timeless elegance of impeccable quality.

IMO, it's the funniest show ever. As far as style...unless you like the baggy suits popular in the early 90s, the fashion is pretty ugly. IIRC, Hank's gay assistant had some pretty decent outfits though.

 

[mhip]

IMO, it's the funniest show ever. As far as style...unless you like the baggy suits popular in the early 90s, the fashion is pretty ugly. IIRC, Hank's gay assistant had some pretty decent outfits though.

It's Rip Torn at the height of his powers...

 

[Jan Capek]

IMO, it's the funniest show ever. As far as style...unless you like the baggy suits popular in the early 90s, the fashion is pretty ugly. IIRC, Hank's gay assistant had some pretty decent outfits though.

I will politely disagree.
Though I do acknowledge that in this era of tight, short and uncomfortable fashion suit Frasier's style may appear baggy.

 

[Jan Capek]

I am missing that schizophrenic smiley that would at the same time express laughter and concern/sadness. That smiley would also well reflect Kelsey Grammer's life. I am really excited about the reboot.

 

[javyn]

I will politely disagree.
Though I do acknowledge that in this era of tight, short and uncomfortable fashion suit Frasier's style may appear baggy.

I was talking about Larry Sanders, and tbh, I don't really remember how Frasier's clothes fit. I'll have to google.

 

[mhip]

I was talking about Larry Sanders, and tbh, I don't really remember how Frasier's clothes fit. I'll have to google.

Much better than Niles' giant DB suit jackets...

 

[Jan Capek]

I was talking about Larry Sanders, and tbh, I don't really remember how Frasier's clothes fit. I'll have to google.

If you like today's corporate suits and close-fitting knits you will def not approve.
I believe Frasier mostly wore typical Armani suits (not necessarily made by Armani) and somewhat longer sportscoats that one wouldn't find on today's racks. When I mentioned his style I had in mind his overall approach to dressing incl. color combinations, patterns, fabrics, cuts... not only suits. Most of his attire appears to be sheer luxury to me, his coats, particularly the suede ones, look like older Giorgio Armanis or today's Loro Pianas, and his sweaters are typically cashmeres. He also doesn't dislike silk. There are virtually no thick creases anywhere

 

[javyn]

I do like the close fitting stuff yes

 

[double00]

fave style flick (cm) is rex harrison in my fair lady