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andress_jade · 06-25-2011, 12:49 AM

In the episode The Maris Counselor, Niles breaks down crying over losing Maris and it was just so heartbreaking and real. David Hyde Pierce just nailed that scene, it was amazing. He had me crying right along with him. He is a phenomenal actor. The scene starts at 17:04.

Schmoopie · 06-25-2011, 01:05 AM

Thanks so much for posting this! I just love DHP. He's absolutely brilliant, but I won't go on and on about something we both already know! Niles has moved me to tears several times and this is one of my favorite scenes. This is one reason I love "Frasier" so much. It's hilarious at times, but also moving, tender and sweet. That's a great mix in a sitcom, IMO. I've wanted to hug Niles from the first moment I saw him!!

andress_jade · 06-25-2011, 01:45 AM

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Thanks so much for posting this! I just love DHP. He's absolutely brilliant, but I won't go on and on about something we both already know! Niles has moved me to tears several times and this is one of my favorite scenes. This is one reason I love "Frasier" so much. It's hilarious at times, but also moving, tender and sweet. That's a great mix in a sitcom, IMO. I've wanted to hug Niles from the first moment I saw him!!

Same here. I just got done watching the episode on WE TV and I was just blown away! The show was amazing and the actors were spectacular.

Schmoopie · 07-05-2011, 02:20 AM

I never get tired of seeing this episode! Or any of DHP's episodes for that matter! The ending of that episode makes me want to hug Frasier, Niles AND Martin!

Kristen · 07-05-2011, 02:58 AM

I still think the best Niles scene is the beginning of "Three Valentines." There's almost NO dialogue, it's all just physical comedy. And he does it brilliantly. I have no clue how he did it all w/ a straight face. And Kelsey had to direct, which had to be a challenge, too!

Schmoopie · 07-05-2011, 03:35 AM

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I still think the best Niles scene is the beginning of "Three Valentines." There's almost NO dialogue, it's all just physical comedy. And he does it brilliantly. I have no clue how he did it all w/ a straight face. And Kelsey had to direct, which had to be a challenge, too!

That IS brilliant! Just like a Charlie Chaplin movie or something!!!

Kristen · 07-05-2011, 03:37 AM

I'd absolutely KILL to see outtakes from that! Same goes for "Ham Radio"! I can't imagine how either of those was ever done well enough to be used. The whole cast is really amazing, when you get down to it!

Schmoopie · 07-05-2011, 03:40 AM

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I'd absolutely KILL to see outtakes from that! Same goes for "Ham Radio"! I can't imagine how either of those was ever done well enough to be used. The whole cast is really amazing, when you get down to it!

What I think is hilarious is how one of them will say something funny (that's in the script) and Martin or someone will start laughing. It always makes me wonder if they were really supposed to be laughing in the first place!

Oh, what about the outtakes from Roz and the Schnoz? They were laughing so much DURING the 'finished' episode that I can't imagine what they must have done during takes!

Kristen · 07-05-2011, 03:54 AM

Oh, yes, "Roz and the Schnoz" is great, too! And I love the Daphne storyline, too. Esp. when she hugs and kisses Niles for finding her earrings. (Gee, I wonder whose influence that is, making me melt over the slightest N/D interaction?)

Leigh Ann · 07-05-2011, 08:55 AM

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I still think the best Niles scene is the beginning of "Three Valentines." There's almost NO dialogue, it's all just physical comedy. And he does it brilliantly. I have no clue how he did it all w/ a straight face. And Kelsey had to direct, which had to be a challenge, too!

You know I agree with you about "Three Valentines..." And how can you forget the fencing scene in "An Affair to Forget??" DHP is awesome, amazing, brilliant...everything!

Schmoopie · 07-09-2011, 01:23 AM

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You know I agree with you about "Three Valentines..." And how can you forget the fencing scene in "An Affair to Forget??" DHP is awesome, amazing, brilliant...everything!

And not to mention completely adorable!

Sorry, I just had to mention that!

andress_jade · 07-12-2011, 02:43 PM

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Oh, yes, "Roz and the Schnoz" is great, too! And I love the Daphne storyline, too. Esp. when she hugs and kisses Niles for finding her earrings. (Gee, I wonder whose influence that is, making me melt over the slightest N/D interaction?)

I just watched that episode last night and I was rolling with laughter. I can only imagine what the cast went through when they were taping. I bet they had a hard time keeping a straight face and finishing taping. It was hilarious! The Niles and Daphne interaction was cute and funny!

Leigh Ann · 07-13-2011, 09:30 AM

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And not to mention completely adorable!

Sorry, I just had to mention that!

Of course, that too.

Schmoopie · 07-14-2011, 04:39 AM

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Oh, yes, "Roz and the Schnoz" is great, too! And I love the Daphne storyline, too. Esp. when she hugs and kisses Niles for finding her earrings. (Gee, I wonder whose influence that is, making me melt over the slightest N/D interaction?)

You wouldn't mean me by any chance, would you?

And by the way.... You're

!!!

I definitely have to watch that episode again. I had completely forgotten about that part (until I read an awesome fan fic based on it!

)

But I'll watch it after I finish about 8 more episodes!

Schmoopie · 05-10-2012, 05:33 AM

I watched this episode again last night after not having seen it in a while and I'm even more impressed with how wonderfully DHP portrayed Niles, not just in that one scene but in that entire episode. I was seriously near tears at more than point; that scene in the bedroom and then the counseling session and of course at Frasier's condo. Just a beautifully acted episode!

06-25-2011, 12:49 AM	#1
andress_jade Life Goes On... Moderator Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2004 Location: Iola, KS or Glenbrook Posts: 1,220	David Hyde Pierce is a phenomenal actor-this scene proves it. In the episode The Maris Counselor, Niles breaks down crying over losing Maris and it was just so heartbreaking and real. David Hyde Pierce just nailed that scene, it was amazing. He had me crying right along with him. He is a phenomenal actor. The scene starts at 17:04.
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06-25-2011, 01:05 AM	#2
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07-05-2011, 02:20 AM	#4
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I never get tired of seeing this episode! Or any of DHP's episodes for that matter! The ending of that episode makes me want to hug Frasier, Niles AND Martin!

07-05-2011, 03:37 AM	#7
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	I'd absolutely KILL to see outtakes from that! Same goes for "Ham Radio"! I can't imagine how either of those was ever done well enough to be used. The whole cast is really amazing, when you get down to it!

07-05-2011, 03:54 AM	#9
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	Oh, yes, "Roz and the Schnoz" is great, too! And I love the Daphne storyline, too. Esp. when she hugs and kisses Niles for finding her earrings. (Gee, I wonder whose influence that is, making me melt over the slightest N/D interaction?)

05-10-2012, 05:33 AM	#15
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I watched this episode again last night after not having seen it in a while and I'm even more impressed with how wonderfully DHP portrayed Niles, not just in that one scene but in that entire episode. I was seriously near tears at more than point; that scene in the bedroom and then the counseling session and of course at Frasier's condo. Just a beautifully acted episode!