Edward Hibbert Movies

A love-sick nobleman seeking to marry his sweetheart does his best to find his ruling prince a suitable bride so that he himself may wed in this screen adaptation of the popular Broadway musical The Princess and the Pea. No one in Prince Dauntless (Denis O'Hare)'s kingdom is permitted to marry until the prince himself exchanges vows -- a problem hindered by the fact that the prince's overprotective mother, Queen Aggravain (Carol Burnett), has thus far thwarted all efforts to marry her son. This does not sit well with the honorable Sir Harry, a man whose heart longs to wed the fair Lady Larkin (Zooey Deschanel), and after a long and arduous journey specifically designed to find the prince a bride, Sir Harry returns to his kingdom to present Princess Winnifred of the swamps (Tracey Ullman). Immediately stricken by the princess, Prince Dauntless sets into motion plans for a lavish wedding as his scheming mother cooks up a test that's sure to send his marital plans awry. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Felicity Huffman makes her first series appearance as Julia Wilcox, KACL's new financial analyst. The abrasive, condescending Julia rubs everyone the wrong way, but Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) -- who can be pretty abrasive and condescending himself -- believes she's merely insecure. He extends the hand of friendship, only to have the nasty Julia nearly bite it off. Thus spruned, Frasier expresses his outrage to everyone -- which merely confirms their belief that he had a crush on Julia. The situation culminates with threats of a harrassment suit and a remarkable revelation. ~ All Movie Guide

In the first episode of a three-part story, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) becomes convinced that his toothache is merely a "referred pain," and that he may actually have a heart condition. Well, maybe he didn't have one at the beginning of the episode, but he sure has one by fade-out time -- and it may all be the result of his own feverish imagination. Elsewhere, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has a bad feeing about the "terrific" new caregiver (Ana Gasteyer) hired by Martin (John Mahoney). ~ All Movie Guide

Two Mafia gunmen give new meaning to the phrase "keeping it in the family" in this offbeat comedy. Danny (Christopher Gartin) and Stephen (Greg Lauren) are a pair of mob enforcers who see to it that no one crosses the Family and lives to tell about it. However, Danny and Stephen are hit men with a difference -- they're also lovers; and while they know how to get rid of troublemakers, little things like cooking and sewing are not their strong suits. They find themselves thrown for a loop when Stephen's parents (Frank Pellegrino and Beth Fowler) stop by for an unexpected visit, which leaves them with a bit of explaining to do, about their occupations and their lifestyle. Friends and Family also features Tony Lo Bianco, Tovah Feldshuh, and Anna Maria Alberghetti. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The managers of KACL don't know what they've gotten themselves into when they ask Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) to write a theme song for his radio advice show. Instead of the few catchy couplets expected of him, Frasier elects to compose a veritable symphony. Adding to the cacophony is Frasier's brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), who insists that the theme song wouldn't be complete without a dramatic monologue, and his father Martin (John Mahoney), whose musical tastes are less than esoteric. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Niles (David Hyde Pierce) is thrilled when he is appointed art critic for his favorite upscale publication. While Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is happy for his brother, he is also a tad jealous since he's always wanted to be a critic as well. In fact, Frasier is convinced that he would be excellent in this capacity on his own radio station. But first he must convince management -- or more specifically, the station owner's daughter Poppy (Katie Finneran), who never shuts up long enough to listen to anyone else. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

It is negotiation time again at radio station KACL, and Frasier's carnivorous agent Bebe Glazer (Harriet Sansom Harris) is prepared to pull out every underhanded trick in the book to secure a larger salary for her client -- and, of course, a bigger commission for herself. But Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has decided to dispense with Bebe's services and put himself in the hands of a nicer and more scrupulous talent rep named Ben (Robert Stanton). Besides, the new agent has promised to arrange for a crane in the Seattle zoo to be named after Frasier! Alas, by the time this episode is over, our hero has been given "the bird" in an entirely different manner. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Season five of Frasier begins with the entire KACL staff looking for new jobs after the station installs a "salsa" music format and fires them en masse. This situation is particularly painful for radio psychologist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), especially since it was he who was largely responsible for his co-workers' plight. As he sends out resumes and vainly awaits for potential employers to beat a path to his door, Frasier tries to lessen his grief by spending his spare time in such pursuits as cooking and furniture design -- while everyone around him wonders how much of Frasier's anger, denial, and frustration they will able to withstand. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In honor of KACL's anniversary, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) puts together his version of a "classic" radio drama. Unfortunately, Frasier insists upon directing the show as well, assuming this responsibility in the manner that makes your average banana-republic dictator look like Santa Claus; not surprisingly, his fellow actors are soon teetering on the verge of mutiny. Perhaps as a result, our hero's drama comes off like a comedy -- with everyone having a good, long laugh except for poor Frasier. ~ All Movie Guide

This comedy-drama is the feature theatrical debut of TV director Nell Cox. Manhattan lawyer Laura (Rya Kihlstedt) is on edge about her promotion to partner at her law firm, while husband Jeff (Robert Stanton) is tired of the grind producing TV commercials. They head upstate for a weekend with Laura's mother, sculptor Julia (Lois Smith), hoping to resolve their marital conflicts. Shown at the 1997 Mill Valley Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has never had any reason to question his inherent masculinity. Why, then, has he been experiencing a recurring dream of an erotic nature--involving the radio station's food critic Gil Chesterton (Edward Hibbert). Blanching at the prospect that his subconscious may be telling him something that he doesn't want to hear, Frasier searches frantically for a "meaning" to his dreams...and for a way to stop them! This episode is distinguished by the presence Dr. Sigmund Freud, making a rare TV appearance. ~ All Movie Guide

Frasier's son, Frederick Crane (Luke Tarsitano), makes his annual Yuletide visit to Seattle. Eagerly looking forward to the educational toys that Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has promised him -- including a "Living Brain" -- Frederick is crushed when a mistake is made in shipping and he receives nothing but girl's playthings. Thus it is that Frasier, who despises crowds even in the best of time, must claw his way from one mall to another in a hectic last-minute shopping excursion. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide