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Brian Damage · 03-24-2004, 11:32 AM

NBC's "Frasier" cast tapes last episode with cheers, toasts

LYNN ELBER

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - Hugs, champagne toasts and snippets of poetry marked the filming of the last episode of NBC's "Frasier" after a remarkable 11-year run.

The series, which started as a spinoff of "Cheers," will end with an hour-long finale airing May 13.

"Ladies and gentlemen, that's a wrap," studio announcer and comedian David Willis said at the conclusion of the six-hour filming that went late into Tuesday evening.

The Paramount studio sound stage where "Frasier" spent its TV life was filled with family, friends and executives. Dinner was served to the audience of several hundred, and co-star Peri Gilpin even pitched in to pass around pizza.

As the cast gathered on stage for the final bow, series star Kelsey Grammer hugged each actor in turn, including co-stars David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Jane Leeves and Gilpin. Guest stars included Laura Linney, Anthony LaPaglia, Robbie Coltrane, Richard E. Grant, Jason Biggs and Jennifer Beals.

The actors were poised as they moved for the last time from one familiar setting to another: The radio station where Dr. Frasier Crane, played by Grammer, dispensed advice; the Crane home with its centerpiece, a ratty armchair usually occupied by Crane's father, played by Mahoney; and the Cafe Nervosa, where the characters met to get their dose of caffeine and gossip.

"I'm never working this show again," Grammy quipped at one point, feigning annoyance after a muffed stage direction.

The last episode, which made room for laughs and tears, includes an Alfred Lord Tennyson poem recited by the erudite Dr. Crane. "That which we are, we are," he intoned.

The late David Angell, one of the series' creators, was recalled during the evening when Willis noted that Angell's sister was in the audience. Angell and his wife were aboard one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

In its long run, the series became the most Emmy Award winning show ever, with 31 trophies, including five consecutive best comedy series awards.

The departure of "Frasier" leaves behind a comedy void at NBC and in television. The network is also seeing the end of its most successful comedy, "Friends," this season, while HBO's "Sex and the City" wrapped.

barwars · 03-24-2004, 04:35 PM

well that sucks.
maybe she's being kept underwraps....
i dont know.

Kelsey said he's known since the beginning....
all I can think is Cheers or Lilith.

Frasier W. Crane · 03-24-2004, 06:20 PM

I HIGHLY think that their will be a return of a "Cheers" cast member. Many shows keep things very quiet until the last show. I couldn't see Frasier ending any other way without someone from Cheers...i.e, Lilith.

barwars · 03-24-2004, 06:53 PM

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As the cast gathered on stage for the final bow, series star Kelsey Grammer hugged each actor in turn, including co-stars David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Jane Leeves and Gilpin. Guest stars included Laura Linney, Anthony LaPaglia, Robbie Coltrane, Richard E. Grant, Jason Biggs and Jennifer Beals.

haha!!
Simon Moon RETURNS!!

BebeLilithFan154 · 03-24-2004, 06:59 PM

all the signs are there for her to be in the finale: I mean, the guest appearance on Will & Grace and the fact that Kelsey won't say if she is in the finale or not are big ones. Wouldn't one think that if she wasn't going to be in the finale, that Kelsey would say so?

barwars · 03-24-2004, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by BebeLilithFan154
all the signs are there for her to be in the finale: I mean, the guest appearance on Will & Grace and the fact that Kelsey won't say if she is in the finale or not are big ones. Wouldn't one think that if she wasn't going to be in the finale, that Kelsey would say so?

exactly!

And even if Lilith doesnt return....
hopefully she'll be mentioned.
.... along with Cheers

Brian Damage · 03-24-2004, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by BebeLilithFan154
Wouldn't one think that if she wasn't going to be in the finale, that Kelsey would say so?

Not neccessarily. The mystery might peek people's interest to tune in and see.

Ria · 03-24-2004, 09:33 PM

I'm really curious here. Is this a big mystery?? Or is it just my own wishful thinking. . . . . .???

McFly121 · 04-05-2004, 05:50 AM

Often times the studio audience is removed and additional scenes shot so they aren't spoiled. It's funny that both Fraze and Friends have children that people are wondering if they'll be mentioned. Ross' son Ben hasn't been seen in a whole season and when's the last time Frederick was even mentioned?

barwars · 04-05-2004, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by McFly121
Often times the studio audience is removed and additional scenes shot so they aren't spoiled. It's funny that both Fraze and Friends have children that people are wondering if they'll be mentioned. Ross' son Ben hasn't been seen in a whole season and when's the last time Frederick was even mentioned?

Frederick was last seen on "High Holidays" (this season).... as for last mention -- not sure.

03-24-2004, 11:32 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Bebe Nuewirth not mentioned to be in the finale NBC's "Frasier" cast tapes last episode with cheers, toasts LYNN ELBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Hugs, champagne toasts and snippets of poetry marked the filming of the last episode of NBC's "Frasier" after a remarkable 11-year run. The series, which started as a spinoff of "Cheers," will end with an hour-long finale airing May 13. "Ladies and gentlemen, that's a wrap," studio announcer and comedian David Willis said at the conclusion of the six-hour filming that went late into Tuesday evening. The Paramount studio sound stage where "Frasier" spent its TV life was filled with family, friends and executives. Dinner was served to the audience of several hundred, and co-star Peri Gilpin even pitched in to pass around pizza. As the cast gathered on stage for the final bow, series star Kelsey Grammer hugged each actor in turn, including co-stars David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Jane Leeves and Gilpin. Guest stars included Laura Linney, Anthony LaPaglia, Robbie Coltrane, Richard E. Grant, Jason Biggs and Jennifer Beals. The actors were poised as they moved for the last time from one familiar setting to another: The radio station where Dr. Frasier Crane, played by Grammer, dispensed advice; the Crane home with its centerpiece, a ratty armchair usually occupied by Crane's father, played by Mahoney; and the Cafe Nervosa, where the characters met to get their dose of caffeine and gossip. "I'm never working this show again," Grammy quipped at one point, feigning annoyance after a muffed stage direction. The last episode, which made room for laughs and tears, includes an Alfred Lord Tennyson poem recited by the erudite Dr. Crane. "That which we are, we are," he intoned. The late David Angell, one of the series' creators, was recalled during the evening when Willis noted that Angell's sister was in the audience. Angell and his wife were aboard one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. In its long run, the series became the most Emmy Award winning show ever, with 31 trophies, including five consecutive best comedy series awards. The departure of "Frasier" leaves behind a comedy void at NBC and in television. The network is also seeing the end of its most successful comedy, "Friends," this season, while HBO's "Sex and the City" wrapped.

03-24-2004, 06:20 PM	#3
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03-24-2004, 06:59 PM	#5
BebeLilithFan154 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 19, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 282	all the signs are there for her to be in the finale: I mean, the guest appearance on Will & Grace and the fact that Kelsey won't say if she is in the finale or not are big ones. Wouldn't one think that if she wasn't going to be in the finale, that Kelsey would say so?
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03-24-2004, 04:35 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	well that sucks. maybe she's being kept underwraps.... i dont know. Kelsey said he's known since the beginning.... all I can think is Cheers or Lilith.

03-24-2004, 09:33 PM	#8
Ria Producerintraining Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 18, 2003 Location: Across the river from my fave bar! Posts: 466	I'm really curious here. Is this a big mystery?? Or is it just my own wishful thinking. . . . . .???

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