When did Frasier first air on NBC and how many seasons did it run?
Frasier premiered on NBC on the 16th of September 1993 and ran for eleven seasons, concluding on the 13th of May 2004. The show was broadcast for a total of 264 episodes.
Questions about Frasier
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many Emmy Awards did Frasier win during its run?
Frasier won 37 Primetime Emmy Awards, breaking the long-standing record of 29 held by The Mary Tyler Moore Show. It also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for five consecutive years, from 1994 to 1998.
Who created Frasier and what show was it spun off from?
Frasier was created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee, produced under Grub Street Productions. It was created as the third spin-off of Cheers, continuing the story of psychiatrist Frasier Crane, originally played by Kelsey Grammer on that show.
Why was Frasier set in Seattle instead of Boston like Cheers?
The creators deliberately chose Seattle to place the show as far from Boston as possible, in order to prevent NBC from demanding that Cheers characters make guest appearances on the new series during its first season.
Who was originally cast as Roz Doyle in Frasier before Peri Gilpin?
Lisa Kudrow was originally cast as Roz Doyle, but during rehearsals the producers decided they needed someone who could project more authority over Frasier at KACL. Peri Gilpin, their second choice from roughly 300 auditioned actresses, was quickly hired to replace her.
What is the Frasier theme song and what does the title mean?
The theme song is called "Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs," sung by Kelsey Grammer. Lyricist Darryl Phinnesse suggested the title because, like Frasier Crane's patients, tossed salads and scrambled eggs are things that are mixed up. Composer Bruce Miller was specifically asked to avoid any direct references to radio or psychiatry.