Jon Sherman Movies
- 2004
It's the KACL staff versus another Seattle radio station in a weight-loss contest -- with a trip to Las Vegas as the grand prize. The resultant food deprivation leads to varying degrees of hostility and dizziness for everyone but Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), who refuses to participate in the contest--until he discovers that the rival station's manager (Bill Kirchenbauer) is the bully who made his life miserable in high school. Meanwhile, the nightly tossing and turning of the pregnant Daphne (Jane Leeves) is taking a surprising physical toll on poor Niles (David Hyde Pierce). This episode marked the last Frasier appearance of Dan Butler in the role of radio sports-show host Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
In the series' penultimate episode, a broken crock pot triggers a stream of memories for a nostalgic Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer). In true Tales of Manhattan fashion, it seems that the pot has in one way or another touched the lives of everyone in Frasier's circle of friends and loved ones. Excerpts from past episodes include an impromptu Fourth of July "balcony party," Roz's (Peri Gilpin) brief tenure as a phone-sex operator, and a truly sticky situation involving Frasier and a girl named Lizbeth (Rosie Perez). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Bebe Neuwirth makes her final Frasier appearance as Lilith Sternin, the mercurial ex-wife of Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer). Arriving in Seattle for a one-day conference, a lonely Lilith allows herself to be talked into a blind date. At the same time, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) also agrees to date a visiting woman, sight unseen. Can there be any doubt at this point that the unwitting Frasier and Lilith have been slated to go out with each other? Meanwhile, Martin (John Mahoney), Niles (David Hyde Pierce), and Daphne (Jane Leeves) try to cover up the damage inflicted on Frasier's apartment by a not-so-concealed weapon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
To prove to Niles (David Hyde Pierce) that he doesn't deliberately go out of his way to sabotage his own romances, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) vows to regain the affections of Julia (Felicity Huffman). As the man said, "love is blind", and Frasier remains sublimely oblivious to Julia's innumerable faults. All this changes, however, when Julia shoots off her big mouth at the party where Daphne (Jane Leeves) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) had planned to make their big annoucement about Daphne's pregnancy. This episode originally aired the same night as Frasier's 11th-season opener, "No Sex Please, We're Skittish." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
The 11th and final season of Cheers begins as Roz (Peri Gilpin) returns to Seattle radio station KACL claiming that she is unhappy with her new job. Before long, however, it has become obvious that she has come back in hopes that Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has given up his new girlfriend, the beautiful but terminally tactless Julia (Felicity Huffman). Before this situation comes to a head during a tumultuous dinner date, our attentions have been briefly deflected to the efforts by Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves) to start a family. As Niles nervously considers experimenting with a "performance-enhancing" drug, Daphne prepares to spring a surprise on everyone. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Hoping to save a few bucks while planning a party, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) are persuaded to buy some "black market" caviar. The stuff goes over so well with the guests that the brothers seek out their "contact" for more caviar, only to find out the supply has dried up and the Feds have clamped down on all illicit fish-egg trade. This is bad news for Roz (Peri Gilpin), who has become a hopeless caviar addict and can't go "cold turkey" -- or even "cold roe." Meanwhile, Martin (John Mahoney) tries to return an overdraw from an ATM and is nearly arrested for his troubles. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Vickery, Oleg Stefan, (more)
- 2003
Roz (Peri Gilpin) cannot help but be amazed how much Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has in common with his late mother's research assistant Leland Barton (David Ogden Stiers). Can it possibly be that Leland and not Martin (John Mahoney) is Frasier's father? Roz investigates and gets some unsettling information from Martin that seems to confirm her suspicions. But as things turn out, Leland has a different surprise for everyone. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Ogden Stiers, Linden Chiles, (more)
- 2002
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) embark upon a sentimental journey as they visit their childhood home. But amidst all the nostalgia, the Crane boys unearth a few clues to what may have been a murder. Suddenly, Frasier and Niles forget all about their own past as they try to "reconstruct" what they think is the Crime of the Century -- assuming that any such crime occurred in any century. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ashley Thomas, Cameron Bowen, (more)
- 2002
Season ten of Frasier gets under way not long after Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves) have eloped to Reno. Feeling guilty over leaving Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Martin (John Mahoney) out of their wedding plans, the couple pretends to still be unhitched so that a more formal ceremony can take place in Seattle. What they hadn't counted on was the persistence of Daphne's mom, Gertrude (Millicent Martin), who demands a third ceremony at a place of her choosing; nor are they prepared for the return of Daphne's jilted ex-fiancé, Donny Douglas (Saul Rubinek). ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Millicent Martin, Saul Rubinek, (more)
A single New York woman endures a series of blind dates in search of the perfect spouse in director Jon Sherman's romantic comedy I'm With Lucy. Looking back on her search as she prepares for her wedding, Lucy (Monica Potter ) recalls the physical chemistry of her and Gabriel (Gael García Bernal), the love of Walt Whitman that she shared with orthopedist Luke (David Boreanaz), her fling with former pro-basketball player Bobby (Anthony LaPaglia), her memorable connection with affectionate computer salesman Barry (Henry Thomas), and her mysterious relationship with the shifty Doug (John Hannah). One of these men will be waiting for Lucy at the alter, but one thing keeps nagging at our protagonist's conscience -- has she made the right choice when it comes to the man she'll spend the rest of her life with? ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Monica Potter, Julianne Nicholson, (more)
- 2001
Just before he is to receive a lifetime achievement award, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) receives a congratulatory gift from his mentor, Prof. Tewksbury (René Auberjonois) along with an unsettling written note. Disturbed by the sentiments in the notes, Frasier is plunged into an intense, near-existentialist flurry of self-analysis, highlighted (or lowlighted!) by flashbacks from the past. Meanwhile, Martin (John Mahoney) tries to mollify Niles (David Hyde Pierce) who is envious of the attention being showered upon Frasier. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) are in for quite a time when they attend a Seattle Supersonics basketball game. Come halftime, and one of the two brothers wins the opportunity to make a half-court shot -- leading to a bout of nervousness on the part of one of the two, and jealousy on the part of the other. Jane Leeves was on maternity leave during filming of this episode, and does not appear. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In this follow-up to the previous episode "Semi-Decent Proposal", Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has fallen for Claire (Patricia Clarkson), the attractive friend of cynical divorcée Lana Gardner (Jean Smart). Hoping to take advantage of the situation, Lana offers to fix Frasier up with Claire--but only if he will agree to tutor Lana's son Kirby (Brian Klugman). Alas, Kirby refuses to hunker down to his studies unless Frasier arranges at date between him and Roz (Peri Gilpin). This episode and "A Passing Fancy" were originally telecast in tandem as a single, one-hour "special." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
A household accident has far-reaching consequences when Frasier's (Kelsey Grammer) carpet is messed up and Martin's (John Mahoney) beloved chair is destroyed. Meanwhile, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) gives piano lessons to both Roz (Peri Gilpin) and Daphne (Jane Leeves). As Frasier and Martin try to compensate for the damage in the apartment, Niles discovers that talent and a winning personality do not always go hand in hand. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Robert Loggia guest stars as Stefano, a popular chef as famous for his temper as his culinary accomplishments. Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) bends over backward trying to remain on Stefano's good side, even if it means pretending to like a caricature of himself that has been hung on the wall of Stefano's restaurant. Meanwhile, a nervous Daphne (Jane Leeves) continues preparing for her marriage to Donny (Saul Rubinek) -- and wrestling with her feelings toward Niles (David Hyde Pierce). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Niles' fractious lady friend Dr. Mel Karnofsky (Jane Adams) has no qualms about exploiting the long-standing rivalry between Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Frasier (Kelsey Grammer). In fact, it was Mel's idea to pit brother against brother in a wine-tasting competition -- proof positive that it is high time Niles be told that Mel is definitely not the woman for him. As for the Crane boys' dad, Martin (John Mahoney), he is having trouble making peace with himself after sleeping with the widow (Anita Gillette) of one of his oldest friends. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
The Christmas Season is also a time of contemplation for Daphne (Jane Leeves). As she prepares for her marriage to Donny Douglas (Saul Rubinek), Daphne wonders if the time has come to clear the air concerning Niles' pent-up feelings for her. As for Niles (David Hyde Pierce), it may be a bleak holiday indeed when his current "significant other" Dr. Mel Karnofsky (Jane Adams) tumbles to a lie he has handed her. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
In this TV sitcom, damaged vocal cords cut short the career of egomaniacal opera star Joe Pinoni (Nathan Lane), prompting his sudden return home to the Napa Valley where his family has a winery. His eccentric mother, Marie Pinoni (Joan Plowright), who usually finds companionship attending funerals of people she never knew, is delighted by Joe's return. However, his sister Francesca (Glenn Headly), just establishing herself as the winery manager, is certain he's going to interfere with her life. She's right. Filmed in L.A., this series premiered September 22, 1998 on NBC. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nathan Lane, Joan Plowright, (more)
- 1996
- R
David (Dan Futterman) is a language expert who knows how to say "I Love You" in fifteen different languages. But he can't seem to bring himself to say it in plain English to his girlfriend of the past two years, Kathy (Susan Floyd), and that's putting their relationship in jeopardy in the romantic drama Breathing Room. Kathy and David have been having a hard time deciding if they should break up or try to work things out between them when, as he joins Kathy for Thanksgiving dinner with her family, she discovers David has applied for a job teaching English at a school in Vietnam. Careerwise, it would be a significant step for David, but Kathy is a bit miffed that he never saw fit to mention it to her before. Meanwhile, Kathy has her own professional dilemmas to deal with as she tries to kick-start her career as an animator. Eventually they decide to take a break from each other until Christmas, with no clear idea of just what they'll do after that. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Susan Floyd, Dan Futterman, (more)
- 1996
A seemingly star-crossed couple struggles to get back together in this romantic comedy. Their troubles begin off right from the start of their relationship. Kathy is Jewish and terribly involved with her career at a design and animation company. David is Protestant and teaches English as a Second Language to immigrants. Despite their differences, the two are in love and happy until Thanksgiving day when Kathy attempts to host a big dinner for her cousins. The dinner flops and then someone drops a bomb on Kathy. Without her knowledge, David has accepted a teaching position in Vietnam. Enraged she immediately dumps him. The comedy comes in as they, in a series of funny vignettes, endeavor to reunite before New Year's Eve. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
