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lucy · 01-24-2001, 06:52 PM

I think its time that Frasier had spin-off of its own. I mean they have so many good characters to use. Theres Roz, Bulldog, Kate Kostas, Bonnie, Poppy, that butler that Frasier had for an episode, Dr. Nora or any other character. Any ideas?

PowderFinger · 09-23-2001, 10:12 PM

They were lucky enough to have success building a show around Frasier Crane, I think to try to lift a character out of Frasier would be foolish. Odds are it wouldn't work, and frankly, with the exception of Niles, I don't think there's a character on the show worthy of a half hour per week. Even Niles would grow tiresome as the focal point of every episode of his own show.

moofomoo · 09-24-2001, 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by PowderFinger:
Even Niles would grow tiresome as the focal point of every episode of his own show.

I adore Niles, but even I'd have to agree there.

**Gracie**

dugferd · 09-25-2001, 11:17 AM

How about Frasier's agent, Bebe?

TV Guy · 09-26-2001, 10:44 PM

I love Bebe, but I think her character is a little over-the-top to be the lead of her own show. Where's she been lately, anyway?

Liza · 10-31-2001, 12:35 AM

I'm a BIG Niles fan, maybe if they could get Daphne to do it with him? But the spin-off of a spin-off does seem like a little to much.

moofomoo · 10-31-2001, 12:37 PM

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Originally posted by Liza:
I'm a BIG Niles fan, maybe if they could get Daphne to do it with him? But the spin-off of a spin-off does seem like a little to much.

Not a chance...it wouldn't last, sadly. And I hate to say it, as big a Niles fan as I am as well. I like the way they're going with it now. It works better with the great characters constantly there, but not ALWAYS in the spotlight...thats where they start to go bad.

OH, and as to Bebe...I personally find her annoying. I wouldn't watch a show all about her and her clients. I'd watch once, get possibly physically ill over her personality yet again and change the channel. I don't like the episodes much with her in them.

*shrugs* That's just me though.

**Gracie**

Jimbo · 11-04-2001, 10:31 PM

If there is a spin-off, I hope they're smart enough to take the same approach that was used when "Fraiser" was spun off from "Cheers". They took Doctor Fraiser Crane, and completely removed him from the "Cheers" environment - i.e., moved him to Seattle, changed the direction of his career, and did not bring along any other people from the cast of Cheers. While they do occasionally have characters from Cheers as guest stars, the writers were wise enough to wait until the show had become an established hit on its own merit before they began bringing in the Cheers alumni. I think the character that has the best potential to carry a show would be "Roz Doyle" (Peri Gilpin). Should a show be developed around her, Roz should move out of Seattle, and possibly into another line of work. I don't think I would marry her off - having her remain single opens up more possible story lines.

dugferd · 11-07-2001, 01:53 PM

I agree that if they use a major character, they should remove him from the familiarity of the Frasier settings.
That's also why I suggested a passing character (such as Bebe) for a spin-off.

And BTW, Bebe is hysterical. I'd watch a spinoff with her.

Central Perk · 01-11-2002, 10:57 PM

I'd kind of like to see what the group from the bar is up to maybe make a spin off of them.

01-24-2001, 06:52 PM	#1
lucy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 20, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32	Spin-off of Frasier! I think its time that Frasier had spin-off of its own. I mean they have so many good characters to use. Theres Roz, Bulldog, Kate Kostas, Bonnie, Poppy, that butler that Frasier had for an episode, Dr. Nora or any other character. Any ideas?

01-11-2002, 10:57 PM	#10
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I'd kind of like to see what the group from the bar is up to maybe make a spin off of them.
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09-23-2001, 10:12 PM	#2
PowderFinger Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 3	They were lucky enough to have success building a show around Frasier Crane, I think to try to lift a character out of Frasier would be foolish. Odds are it wouldn't work, and frankly, with the exception of Niles, I don't think there's a character on the show worthy of a half hour per week. Even Niles would grow tiresome as the focal point of every episode of his own show.

09-25-2001, 11:17 AM	#4
dugferd Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2001 Location: Richmond VA USA Posts: 112	How about Frasier's agent, Bebe?

09-26-2001, 10:44 PM	#5
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	I love Bebe, but I think her character is a little over-the-top to be the lead of her own show. Where's she been lately, anyway?

10-31-2001, 12:35 AM	#6
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I'm a BIG Niles fan, maybe if they could get Daphne to do it with him? But the spin-off of a spin-off does seem like a little to much.

11-04-2001, 10:31 PM	#8
Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	If there is a spin-off, I hope they're smart enough to take the same approach that was used when "Fraiser" was spun off from "Cheers". They took Doctor Fraiser Crane, and completely removed him from the "Cheers" environment - i.e., moved him to Seattle, changed the direction of his career, and did not bring along any other people from the cast of Cheers. While they do occasionally have characters from Cheers as guest stars, the writers were wise enough to wait until the show had become an established hit on its own merit before they began bringing in the Cheers alumni. I think the character that has the best potential to carry a show would be "Roz Doyle" (Peri Gilpin). Should a show be developed around her, Roz should move out of Seattle, and possibly into another line of work. I don't think I would marry her off - having her remain single opens up more possible story lines.

11-07-2001, 01:53 PM	#9
dugferd Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2001 Location: Richmond VA USA Posts: 112	I agree that if they use a major character, they should remove him from the familiarity of the Frasier settings. That's also why I suggested a passing character (such as Bebe) for a spin-off. And BTW, Bebe is hysterical. I'd watch a spinoff with her.

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