Katy Garretson Movies
- 2004
Having stepped out of an elevator and onto the wrong floor, Frasier ends up joining a matchmaking service -- at a hefty fee of 10,000 dollars. After a series of disastrous dates, Frasier demands his money back, only to end up fallling in love with Charlotte (Laura Linney), the service's luckless owner. And at the home of Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves), the expectant couple toys with the concept of natural childbirth, engaging the services of a funky professional doula (Anne Magnuson) for this purpose. Laura Linney won an Emmy award for her guest appearance in this episode, which was originally scheduled to air on February 3, 2004, only to be moved to March 23 -- then moved again to March 30. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Stephanie Faracy guest stars as Mimi, a patient of psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer). Hoping to cure Mimi's phobia about clowns, Frasier dons a clown suit and makeup and prepares a big surprise for the woman. But the surprise is on Frasier when he himself is frightened by a mask-wearing Martin (John Mahoney). Accused of having no sense of humor, Frasier plans an elaborate practical joke to get even with his father -- and nearly kills the old man in the process. All ends well, however, when another surprise is delivered by Martin's lady friend, Ronee (Wendie Malick). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Daphne (Jane Leeves) is convinced that Frasier's reception to unveil a painting will be as big a disaster as most of his parties. Thus, she suggests to Niles (David Hyde Pierce) that they hold the festivities at their home. As the evening progresses, Daphne proves (much to her dismay) that she can be just as big a social screw-up as any other member of the Crane family. The only person who manages to avoid the chaos is the guest of honor artist Mike Shaw (Harve Presnell) -- who, like Daphne's mother Gertrude (Millicent Martin), would rather watch a televised boxing match than put up with the artistic elite. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Millicent Martin, Harve Presnell, (more)
- 2003
Julia (Felicity Huffman) breaks up with Avery when it becomes obvious he won't divorce his wife -- and when she also realizes he has been appropriating her ideas for his software company. Somehow this situation leads to Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) helping Julia burgle Avery's office, whereupon the two are locked in the same closet. Inevitably, Frasier and Julia use this "opportunity" to make love -- with Julia alternately showering Frasier with affection and haranguing him for his shortcomings. Meanwhile, Roz (Peri Gilpin) is offered a new job out of town, and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) makes some new "friends" at a shooting range. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Felicity Huffman, Millicent Martin, (more)
- 2002
The feud between Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and his neighbor Cam Winston (Brian Stokes Mitchell) has escalated to the point that the Hatfields and McCoys look like amateurs. Hoping to end the quarrelling once and for all, Frasier's father, Martin (John Mahoney), and Cam's mother, Cora (Emily Yancy), pretend they've fallen in love with each other. A brilliant plan -- but the thing of it is, they may not be pretending! ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Stokes Mitchell, Emily Yancy, (more)
- 2002
KACL manager Kenny (Tom McGowan) figures that Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) could improve his following amongst younger listeners if he agrees to appear on the station's public-service program "Teen Scene." Confidentially, Frasier gears up for questioning from the show's panel of high-school journalists. Unfortunately, the show's host has nothing but contempt for Frasier, and as a result, our hero ends up a laughing stock to listeners of all ages. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Jean Smart reprises her Emmy-winning role as Frasier's former high- school crush Lana Gardner (who was given a different character name in her first appearance -- a name that had to be altered for legal reasons). Now a successful and overbearingly cynical real-estate agent, Lana still believes that Frasier worships at her feet and to that end maneuvers him into escorting her to her own "surprise" party. Upon arrival, however, Frasier only has eyes for Lana's friend, Claire (Patricia Clarkson). This episode was originally shown back-to-back with the thematically similar episode "A Passing Fancy." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Tony Goldwyn guest stars as Roger, current boyfriend of Roz (Peri Gilpin). Though delighted at the prospect of a relationship that might actually last more than a few weeks, Roz is also worried over the somewhat aromatic fact that Roger is a garbage man. Meanwhile, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) tries once again to shed his stuffed-shirt image by throwing a party, and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) discusses his childhood with Daphne (Peri Gilpin). Ashley Thomas makes her first series appearance as Roz's three-year-old daughter Alice. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
If he wants to keep his job, Frasier must curry favor with Todd Peterson (Alan Tudyk), the youthful, self-made billionaire owner of station KACL. As it happens, Todd is shy around "high society" folks, and wants Frasier to give him a few pointers. The result: Todd turns into a Frasier clone, much to the dismay of the "original." Meanwhile, Niles continue humiliating himself in public to in order to secure his divorce from the vengeful Mel (Jane Adams) -- but the more he tries to run away from his contentious spouse, the more he is entangled in her web. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
As might be expected, the title of this Frasier episode concerns the lifelong sibling rivalry between Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) and his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce). This time, the bone of contention -- actually bones -- are Frasier's new girlfriend, Poppy (Katie Finneran), and Niles' latest sweetie, Regan (Gigi Rice). For reasons that make sense only to themselves, each Crane brother is convinced that the other has designs on his girl. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Christine Baranski makes her first series appearance as Seattle radio therapist Dr. Nora Fairchild, a spoof of a certain well-known, ultraconservative talk-show host. Dr. Nora's outspoken, bullying and predominately homophobic "my way or the highway" radio personality is extremely irritating to many observers, including Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), who to his everlasting regret recommended Nora to the KACL management. Even so, the outrageous Nora dramatically increases the station's ratings -- setting the stage for a riotous showdown between the Doctors Crane and Fairchild. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
