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Frasier W. Crane · 04-27-2004, 06:36 PM

Please don't look if you don't want to spoil the final for yourself!

THURSDAY, MAY 13

NBC SPECIAL -- (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"'Frasier': Analyzing the Laughter"

'FRASIER' FANS CAN RECALL CLASSIC MOMENTS IN ONE-HOUR RETROSPECTIVE PRECEDING SERIES FINALE -- America can fondly recall the classic moments of a classy series in this one-hour retrospective of the favorite moments from "Frasier" -- winner of a record 31 Emmy Awards -- just before the one-hour series finale. Viewers can revel in some of the outrageous scenes from comedy's stunning 11-year run after "spinning off" from fellow Emmy-winner "Cheers." Fans can catch Dr. Frasier Crane's (Kelsey Grammer) most memorable -- and embarrassing moments -- as a pompous radio talk show psychiatrist with a string of romantic failures (as played by a long line of Hollywood's most recognizable actresses). Also included will be the social foibles of his fussy brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) -- whose long devotion to daffy therapist Daphne (Jane Leeves) eventually resulted in marriage -- as well as gruff father Martin (John Mahoney) and Roz (Peri Gilpin), Frasier's promiscuous radio producer.

FRASIER -- (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Goodnight Seattle"

SERIES FINALE FINDS FRASIER AND NILES TRYING THEIR HAND AS WEDDING PLANNERS -- LAURA LINNEY, JASON BIGGS, ANTHONY LAPAGLIA, ROBBIE COLTRANE, RICHARD E. GRANT, JENNIFER BEALS GUEST-STAR -- In the series finale, when Martin (John Mahoney) reserves the wedding hall for the wrong date for his upcoming wedding to Ronee (guest star Wendie Malick), Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) come to the rescue by offering to plan the wedding for them in a matter of days. Meanwhile, Daphne's (Jane Leeves) mischievous brothers -- Simon (guest star Anthony LaPaglia, "Without a Trace"), Michael (guest star Robbie Coltrane, "Harry Potter: Chamber of Secrets") and Stephen Moon (guest star Richard E. Grant, "Gosford Park") -- pay a surprise visit to Daphne and Niles as they anticipate the arrival of their firstborn. Meanwhile, Frasier bids farewell to Charlotte (guest star Laura Linney, "Mystic River") as she moves home to Chicago. Elsewhere, Roz (Peri Gilpin) celebrates a big promotion at work. Jason Biggs ("American Pie") and Jennifer Beals ("The L. Word") also guest-star.

So, does this mean that Fraiser WILL NOT end up with Charlotte and that we still have a chance for Lilith to come back?

PLEASE COMMENT...

BebeLilithFan154 · 04-27-2004, 07:17 PM

Oh God I hope you're right! lol

Frasier W. Crane · 04-27-2004, 08:34 PM

If that is the case, I still don't like the fact that they introduced a love interest for Frasier so late in the season...I don't like the quick appearence, then the leaving part...not too well planned..?

BebeLilithFan154 · 04-27-2004, 08:52 PM

true, very true.
Still, I hope you're right in that Lilith comes back!

barwars · 04-27-2004, 10:40 PM

Its SO tempting, but all I read was the summary for "Frasier - Analyzing the Laughter"

From this moment forward -- Im going to stop reading about the finale.
AND -- if anyone is reading this -- please mark your posts if they contain spoilers!!

seven_to_shea · 04-28-2004, 03:47 AM

I certainly hope you're right too!

Ria · 04-28-2004, 03:45 PM

I actually assumed that while trying to say goodbye, Charlotte would either decide not to move, or that Frasier would go with her. Either that or that he would end up alone, which (as I've posted repeatedly) I would HATE! Also, I thought that one of the writer's or the creators nixed the idea of Frasier ending up w/ Roz or Lilith coming back-not that I wouldn't love it. Thank God there's only two more weeks of speculation left!

Ria · 04-28-2004, 08:36 PM

My thanks to Rub for this info, but I'm warning you, if you don't want to hear any spoilers, don't read on

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Lilith WILL be present in the finale, whether onscreen or off! From the web "Frasier calls Lilith when he’s lonely, because his dad and his new wife are still honeymooning, and Niles and Daphne are busy with their new kid. " It's from a pretty credible site. Let's hope Lilith decides to come to Seattle, to um. . . ."help him through his grief!"

Rub · 04-28-2004, 08:39 PM

Thanks for the props, Ria.

The entire bit can be found here. It does contain spoilers, so watch out if you're not into that sort of thing.

barwars · 04-29-2004, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ria
My thanks to Rub for this info, but I'm warning you, if you don't want to hear any spoilers, don't read on

Ria.... you're killing me!!
It took all my strength NOT to look at that.
I hope its worth it.

BebeSternin · 04-29-2004, 09:33 PM

As I have already said..so many times-EEEK!

Ria · 05-01-2004, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by barwars88
Ria.... you're killing me!!
It took all my strength NOT to look at that.
I hope its worth it.

Tim, you're a better man than I am (partially b/c I have no will power and partially b/c I'm not a man)

, but you will NOT be disappointed!

barwars · 05-01-2004, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ria
Tim, you're a better man than I am (partially b/c I have no will power and partially b/c I'm not a man) , but you will NOT be disappointed!

hahaha

All I know so far is that Ronee and Martin are getting married.
Daphne gives birth (Jason Biggs is the doctor)
and that Frasier will most likely quit his job at KACL -- thanks to Bebe, his agent.

Pirate Jenny · 05-05-2004, 05:34 AM

Ria, you're my new best friend.
(I hope my old best friend doesn't mind)
That's the best news I've heard since...well...for a few days, at least.

My Abnormal Psychology exam is at 6 that evening (how appropriate! ah the great circle of life...er. um the great circle of TV???) so I am hoping I'll make it out by 8! Hell, I'll even risk getting a "B" in that class just to make sure I'm in front of the TV when I should be.
Ok, so I totally wouldn't.

But it's the thought that counts...right?
right?

Shalom and happy (late) May Day.
hey...May Day's awesome. it deserves to be recognised!

Brian Damage · 05-05-2004, 10:16 AM

I thought Jason Biggs was Eddie's veternarian?!?

04-27-2004, 06:36 PM	#1
Frasier W. Crane Farewell, Frasier Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 22, 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 782	NBC Press Release: May Sweeps, FRASIER FINAL Please don't look if you don't want to spoil the final for yourself! THURSDAY, MAY 13 NBC SPECIAL -- (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) "'Frasier': Analyzing the Laughter" 'FRASIER' FANS CAN RECALL CLASSIC MOMENTS IN ONE-HOUR RETROSPECTIVE PRECEDING SERIES FINALE -- America can fondly recall the classic moments of a classy series in this one-hour retrospective of the favorite moments from "Frasier" -- winner of a record 31 Emmy Awards -- just before the one-hour series finale. Viewers can revel in some of the outrageous scenes from comedy's stunning 11-year run after "spinning off" from fellow Emmy-winner "Cheers." Fans can catch Dr. Frasier Crane's (Kelsey Grammer) most memorable -- and embarrassing moments -- as a pompous radio talk show psychiatrist with a string of romantic failures (as played by a long line of Hollywood's most recognizable actresses). Also included will be the social foibles of his fussy brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) -- whose long devotion to daffy therapist Daphne (Jane Leeves) eventually resulted in marriage -- as well as gruff father Martin (John Mahoney) and Roz (Peri Gilpin), Frasier's promiscuous radio producer. FRASIER -- (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) "Goodnight Seattle" SERIES FINALE FINDS FRASIER AND NILES TRYING THEIR HAND AS WEDDING PLANNERS -- LAURA LINNEY, JASON BIGGS, ANTHONY LAPAGLIA, ROBBIE COLTRANE, RICHARD E. GRANT, JENNIFER BEALS GUEST-STAR -- In the series finale, when Martin (John Mahoney) reserves the wedding hall for the wrong date for his upcoming wedding to Ronee (guest star Wendie Malick), Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) come to the rescue by offering to plan the wedding for them in a matter of days. Meanwhile, Daphne's (Jane Leeves) mischievous brothers -- Simon (guest star Anthony LaPaglia, "Without a Trace"), Michael (guest star Robbie Coltrane, "Harry Potter: Chamber of Secrets") and Stephen Moon (guest star Richard E. Grant, "Gosford Park") -- pay a surprise visit to Daphne and Niles as they anticipate the arrival of their firstborn. Meanwhile, Frasier bids farewell to Charlotte (guest star Laura Linney, "Mystic River") as she moves home to Chicago. Elsewhere, Roz (Peri Gilpin) celebrates a big promotion at work. Jason Biggs ("American Pie") and Jennifer Beals ("The L. Word") also guest-star. So, does this mean that Fraiser WILL NOT end up with Charlotte and that we still have a chance for Lilith to come back? PLEASE COMMENT...
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04-27-2004, 07:17 PM	#2
BebeLilithFan154 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 19, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 282	Oh God I hope you're right! lol
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04-29-2004, 09:33 PM	#11
BebeSternin Sigmund Frost Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 25, 2004 Posts: 538	As I have already said..so many times-EEEK!
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05-05-2004, 05:34 AM	#14
Pirate Jenny StrangeLittleGirl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 25, 2003 Location: Hangin' out with the DREAM king Posts: 1,128	Ria, you're my new best friend. (I hope my old best friend doesn't mind) That's the best news I've heard since...well...for a few days, at least. My Abnormal Psychology exam is at 6 that evening (how appropriate! ah the great circle of life...er. um the great circle of TV???) so I am hoping I'll make it out by 8! Hell, I'll even risk getting a "B" in that class just to make sure I'm in front of the TV when I should be. Ok, so I totally wouldn't. But it's the thought that counts...right? right? Shalom and happy (late) May Day. hey...May Day's awesome. it deserves to be recognised!
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04-27-2004, 08:34 PM	#3
Frasier W. Crane Farewell, Frasier Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 22, 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 782	If that is the case, I still don't like the fact that they introduced a love interest for Frasier so late in the season...I don't like the quick appearence, then the leaving part...not too well planned..?

04-27-2004, 08:52 PM	#4
BebeLilithFan154 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 19, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 282	true, very true. Still, I hope you're right in that Lilith comes back!

04-27-2004, 10:40 PM	#5
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Its SO tempting, but all I read was the summary for "Frasier - Analyzing the Laughter" From this moment forward -- Im going to stop reading about the finale. AND -- if anyone is reading this -- please mark your posts if they contain spoilers!!

04-28-2004, 03:47 AM	#6
seven_to_shea Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 13, 2003 Posts: 173	I certainly hope you're right too!

04-28-2004, 03:45 PM	#7
Ria Producerintraining Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 18, 2003 Location: Across the river from my fave bar! Posts: 466	I actually assumed that while trying to say goodbye, Charlotte would either decide not to move, or that Frasier would go with her. Either that or that he would end up alone, which (as I've posted repeatedly) I would HATE! Also, I thought that one of the writer's or the creators nixed the idea of Frasier ending up w/ Roz or Lilith coming back-not that I wouldn't love it. Thank God there's only two more weeks of speculation left!

04-28-2004, 08:36 PM	#8
Ria Producerintraining Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 18, 2003 Location: Across the river from my fave bar! Posts: 466	My thanks to Rub for this info, but I'm warning you, if you don't want to hear any spoilers, don't read on S P O I L E R S P A C E Lilith WILL be present in the finale, whether onscreen or off! From the web "Frasier calls Lilith when he’s lonely, because his dad and his new wife are still honeymooning, and Niles and Daphne are busy with their new kid. " It's from a pretty credible site. Let's hope Lilith decides to come to Seattle, to um. . . ."help him through his grief!"

04-28-2004, 08:39 PM	#9
Rub Network Executive Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 9	Thanks for the props, Ria. The entire bit can be found here. It does contain spoilers, so watch out if you're not into that sort of thing.

05-05-2004, 10:16 AM	#15
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	I thought Jason Biggs was Eddie's veternarian?!?