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.
I sure hope not. My prurient imagination will be ka-putt if so
Frasier was on Wings?
Including Daphne and Roz?
I did look it up. Her is the entry on this personal life from wikipedia.
Mahoney rarely spoke publicly about his private life,[6] and died without marrying or having any children.[31] In 2002, he said “I was never very mature in my relationships with women. First sign of conflict, I was gone. Wouldn’t discuss it, because I was afraid it would lead to an argument.” This stemmed from a fear of having an unhappy marriage like the one his parents had, though Mahoney did have “several long-term relationships”.[7] He suffered from colon cancer in the mid-1980s.[32] Mahoney lived in Oak Park, Illinois.[7] He was a Catholic who called Christianity “probably the most important facet of my life” and prayed “Most glorious blessed spirit, I thank you for all the gifts and talents that you’ve given me. Please help me to use all these gifts and talents to their fullest. And please accept this performance as a prayer of praise and thanks to you.” prior to each of his performances. Mahoney would also say prayers upon waking up and before going to sleep daily, and would repeatedly pray “Dear God, please help me to treat everybody – including myself – with love, respect, and dignity.”[33]
Whew!
Yeah, Grammer is an out-and-proud conservative, in the club with Tom Selleck, Tim Allen, Chuck Norris, and others. He’s picture perfect as Frasier Crane. Didn’t surprise me to see him in Expendables 3 with that ensemble A-list cast.
Thanks for this info.
Look up his obit, his partner is mentioned there.
Jane Leeves was a Benny Hill girl. What a doll.
That was her? Awesome!
I dunno. Stuck my schvantz in the hornet nest on this one, ow!
Yep. Strangely enough, we just watched the episode about a week ago on streaming (CBS All Access).
Frasier and Lillith head off to Nantucket on Sandpiper Air, piloted by Joe and Brian Hackett. They're going there for Frasier to give a seminar for $299.95 or some similar amount on how to be assertive and confident..Helen is a former seminar attendee and starts giving Frasier stuff about not thinking the class was worth it - in front of the whole new group of seminar attendees. Pretty funny ep - Frasier has a conductor hat on and is blowing a train whistle with some marketing schtick about "getting on the (confidence? assertiveness?) train".
Brian, Helen and Joe get into an epic smackdown with each other and things go TOTALLY off the rails..to the point everyone leaves and Frasier has to refund everyone for the seminar..of course, Lillith was never on board with the whole "pop psychology" aspect of doing psychology via seminar so gets to totally rub Frasier's nose in a "I TOLD you so!" way..
Wings was right up there with Frasier as one of the best TV comedies of all time, IMHO..
Cam Winston! It was awesome to see them fight.
Wonder if show will still be based in Seattle. Should be interesting.
Her father was a guy named Jim O'Brien, who was an extremely popular Top 40 DJ, then newscaster, in Philadelphia. He died in a skydiving accident in the 1980s. The entire city was in mourning. For many, it was as though they had lost a family member.
In the last episode, Frazier accepted a job in another city? Denver? Dallas?
Final episode was him landing in Chicago where the woman of his dreams lived (Charlotte). What can I say...I’m a fan.
Yes this is whst people are clamoring for
Another cbs success miracle
Too late. Without John Mahoney won’t be good.
You're welcome.....
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