Posted on 02/24/2021 3:38:24 PM PST by nickcarraway
The “Frasier” revival has officially been ordered at Paramount Plus.
Original series star Kelsey Grammer will return in the title role in addition to executive producing. Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli will serve as writers and executive producers, with Grammnet Productions’ Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon also executive producing. The series will be produced by CBS Studios in association with Grammnet Productions, exclusively for Paramount+. The announcement was made as part of ViacomCBS’ investor day presentation on Wednesday.
“Having spent over 20 years of my creative life on the Paramount lot, both producing shows and performing in several, I’d like to congratulate Paramount+ on its entry into the streaming world,” said Grammer. “I gleefully anticipate sharing the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr. Frasier Crane.”
Grammer played the role of Dr. Frasier Crane in three different television series – “Cheers,” “Wings” and “Frasier” – tying the record for longest-running television character. He has won six Emmys, three Golden Globes, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Tony Award during his career. In total, he has received 18 Emmy nominations, eight Golden Globe nominations, 16 Screen Actors Guild nominations and two Tony nominations. He is also currently set to star in a multi-cam comedy at ABC opposite Alec Baldwin.
He is repped by UTA and Vault Entertainment.
“’Frasier’ is one of the most acclaimed comedies in modern television history and truly defines premium storytelling,” said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios. “There has long been a call from fans for its return, and that call is now answered thanks to the amazing Kelsey Grammer reprising his iconic role of Dr. Frasier Crane and a brilliant creative plan from Joe, Chris and Kelsey. We can’t wait to reveal its next chapter on Paramount +.”
Grammer has been trying to get the revived show off the ground for some time. “Frasier” remains one of the most successful sitcoms of all time, having won 37 Emmy Awards over the course of its 11 seasons and 264 episodes on NBC. The series also starred David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, and Peri Gilpin, none of whom are currently attached to the revival.
True except his character had been in the Korean War and for the show to make sense you would have to suspend reality for Marty to be 97 or 98.
Of course they do that on Blue Bloods anyway, Tom Sellecks father’s character is in his 90’s.
I have my doubts about his devotion. He appeared in a horribly maudlin role, fully made up as an aging drag queen, on an episode of ER that really turned me off, since it was propaganda about the "agenda". He grew up in a highly dysfunctional Irish-English household with warring parents, possibly leading to his later choices in life. Nonetheless, a great actor.
I remember first seeing him in Moonstruck, one of the best movies of the 80s, which is about the last decade when most movies were watchable.
At the time, Seattle was one of the whitest cities in the country. Makes me smh about all the BLM protests out there.
John Mahoney, Actor Best Known for ‘Frasier,’ Dies at 77
Here is the obit from the Hollywood publication, Variety, which also does not claim he was gay:
‘Frasier’ Star John Mahoney Dies at 77
So, what is your source, Peter Blood?
You answered your own objection. In real life, Len Cariou is 81, and Tom Selleck who plays his son is 76, but playing a character less than retirement age.
All I can say is that I recall seeing something about it when he died, that’s all.
It could be he was just a conformed Batchelor. It matters not really.
It mattered enough to you to keep repeating it on this thread. Unfounded gossip is evil.
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