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Screenwriter · 02-15-2004, 08:57 PM

I'm just wondering how many years Kelsey Grammer has played the character of Fraiser Crane? And how much has the character changed over the years... Is Fraiser Crane just as analytical in the last few seasons of Fraiser as he was in the first few years of Cheers?

One last thing.... if it has been near 20 years... my God, Kelsey Grammer hasn't wanted to do SOMETHING ELSE??? There is only one more actor I can think of who played a character that long... James Arness as Marshal Dillon.

barwars · 02-15-2004, 10:24 PM

20 years.

I think he's been playing him this long because he knows a good thing when he sees it.
Really, even with Cheers.... all he'd be is "Frasier Crane" in the public eye. But he's taking advantage of it.
And so am I.

I think "Frasier" is the best show next to Cheers.
And with some episodes.... even better.

Ria · 02-15-2004, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by barwars88
20 years.

I think he's been playing him this long because he knows a good thing when he sees it.
Really, even with Cheers.... all he'd be is "Frasier Crane" in the public eye. But he's taking advantage of it.
And so am I.

I think "Frasier" is the best show next to Cheers.
And with some episodes.... even better.

Well said, and also (I know you saw this too on the VH1 special), he wanted to get away from the character originally and pitched the idea for a different sitcom, but it was nixed and he was strongly advised to stay on with the same character.

Screenwriter · 02-16-2004, 12:31 AM

After the last episode of Fraiser, Kelsey Grammer's career will be over. That's all I'm saying.

barwars · 02-16-2004, 09:44 AM

Not necessarily.
He's planning on doing a play.

And it might be over anyways.... if he does indeed run for senator.

Brian Damage · 02-16-2004, 10:21 AM

Who cares? Kelsey can retire now if he wanted to. Frasier Crane was a cash cow for him. Also, he has a magnificent voice that will certainly get him several voice over jobs if he wants them.

barwars · 02-16-2004, 10:26 AM

Exactly.

Plus.... there's always "Sideshow Bob" on the Simpsons....
and with his voice Im sure he'll definately be used in some sort of animated movie.
(He already did Toy Story 2, as "Stinky Pete The Prospector")

Brian Damage · 02-16-2004, 10:31 AM

I wonder if his series Gary the Rat is still around?

barwars · 02-16-2004, 10:34 AM

Nope.
It got cancelled.

Brian Damage · 02-16-2004, 10:56 AM

Well, I know he is the spokesperson for Helzberg Diamonds.

Helzberg

barwars · 02-16-2004, 10:58 AM

All I know is that he's richer than Ill ever be.
And funnier too.

Brian Damage · 02-16-2004, 11:00 AM

Exactly, I'm sure Bob Denver doesn't give a rat's pitute that he was type cast as Gilligan.

02-15-2004, 08:57 PM	#1
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	I have a question I'm just wondering how many years Kelsey Grammer has played the character of Fraiser Crane? And how much has the character changed over the years... Is Fraiser Crane just as analytical in the last few seasons of Fraiser as he was in the first few years of Cheers? One last thing.... if it has been near 20 years... my God, Kelsey Grammer hasn't wanted to do SOMETHING ELSE??? There is only one more actor I can think of who played a character that long... James Arness as Marshal Dillon.
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02-15-2004, 10:24 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	20 years. I think he's been playing him this long because he knows a good thing when he sees it. Really, even with Cheers.... all he'd be is "Frasier Crane" in the public eye. But he's taking advantage of it. And so am I. I think "Frasier" is the best show next to Cheers. And with some episodes.... even better.

02-16-2004, 12:31 AM	#4
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	After the last episode of Fraiser, Kelsey Grammer's career will be over. That's all I'm saying.

02-16-2004, 09:44 AM	#5
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Not necessarily. He's planning on doing a play. And it might be over anyways.... if he does indeed run for senator.

02-16-2004, 10:21 AM	#6
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	Who cares? Kelsey can retire now if he wanted to. Frasier Crane was a cash cow for him. Also, he has a magnificent voice that will certainly get him several voice over jobs if he wants them.

02-16-2004, 10:26 AM	#7
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Exactly. Plus.... there's always "Sideshow Bob" on the Simpsons.... and with his voice Im sure he'll definately be used in some sort of animated movie. (He already did Toy Story 2, as "Stinky Pete The Prospector")

02-16-2004, 10:31 AM	#8
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 wonder if his series Gary the Rat is still around?

02-16-2004, 10:34 AM	#9
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Nope. It got cancelled.

02-16-2004, 10:56 AM	#10
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	Well, I know he is the spokesperson for Helzberg Diamonds. Helzberg

02-16-2004, 10:58 AM	#11
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	All I know is that he's richer than Ill ever be. And funnier too.

02-16-2004, 11:00 AM	#12
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	Exactly, I'm sure Bob Denver doesn't give a rat's pitute that he was type cast as Gilligan.