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Kelsey Grammer promises familiar faces from the original series will be popping by — in due time. But one vital cast member from , the series in which Grammer was first introduced as Frasier Cranewon't be: the late Kirstie Alley, who died in December from stage 4 colon cancer.Though Alley never appeared in the original run of , Grammer expressed a desire to have her character, Rebecca, appear in the upcoming Paramount+ revival when he sat down with ET's Rachel Smith while promoting his film, .«I would have loved that,» the 67-year-old actor said. «She's great.»«I was talking with the writers at one point and we're casting one of the characters who could arguably be similar to Rebecca, and I said, 'Boy, we need to find a girl much like Kirstie, who had a gift like Kirstie,» Grammer remembered. «She was so funny and so wonderful on Really great gal.»After Alley's death, Grammer paid tribute to the actress, saying in a statement to ET at the time, «I always believed grief for a public figure is a private matter, but I will say I loved her.»Thereboot, which began filming in Los Angeles earlier this month, follows Frasier (Grammer) in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston, Massachusetts, with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. At the moment, Grammer is the sole returning original cast member from the original series though he hints that Frasier's old friends will come around.«The OGs are going to be present,» he assured.

Paramount+ has renewed the rebooted Frasier series for a second season.The series follows Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) – a character originated from NBC’s Cheers – as he moves from Seattle to Boston to reconnect with his firefighter son (Jack Cutmore-Scott) and take a new new job at Harvard.Given the popularity of the original series, many fans were skeptical about the reboot, but it proved to be a surprise hit among viewers and critics alike.“Frasier is a love story, and I am very happy we will be allowed to continue it. I’m delighted that our partners at CBS Studios and Paramount+ are on board for another season, and I can’t wait for the fans to see what we have in store!” Grammer said in a statement (via Deadline).Alongside Grammer and Cutmore-Scott, the new series also stars Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan, Frasier’s old college friend turned university professor; Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department; Jess Salgueiro as Eve, Freddy’s roommate; and Anders Keith as David, Frasier’s nephew.Season one also featured guest appearances from original series cast members, including Bebe Neuwirth as Frasier’s ex-wife Lilith, and Peri Gilpin as his close friend and former colleague Roz.One key character who didn’t make an appearance in the reboot is Frasier’s brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), and it appears he is also unlikely to feature in the second season.In December, the actor explained that he turned down the offer to return in an earlier iteration of the revival (which would have seen him and Frasier running a theatre) because he didn’t want to commit to another long series.

Kelsey Grammer has revealed that he would like Cheers co-star Shelley Long to star in the Frasier reboot.Frasier Crane’s character was introduced in the third season of sitcom Cheers, initially as a love interest for Long’s character, Diane Chambers.Long did reprise her role in the original Frasier series in dream sequences, and then properly in season three in the episode, ‘The Show Where Diane Comes Back’.Speaking with Kelly Clarkson, Grammer shared that while “the bar is closed”, referring to the main setting for Cheers, which shares its name with the show, he “would like to see Diane come back”.He explained: “Just for one of those reasons for Frasier to be able to put something to bed, to end up with a nice thing.”“When I first got the role,” he continued, “the key to Frasier for me was that he loved her with his whole heart, that he loved with all of his being. And that actually defined who he is.”“He’s been that way ever since.

Kelly Clarkson and Kelsey Grammer teamed up to perform a live rendition of the Frasier theme song on US TV last night (January 9) – watch the video below.Grammer joined the singer for the ‘Kellyoke’ segment during yesterday’s edition of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which saw the pair duet on the iconic ‘Tossed Salads And Scrambled Eggs’.The actor sang the tune that soundtracked the closing credits of the original Frasier series from 1993 to 2004.“Ya’ll know how this goes,” said Grammer to introduce his performance with Clarkson. Backed by a live band, the duo then traded verses and sang together.At the end of the special ‘Kellyoke’ session, Clarkson told Grammer: “I love you! This is like a dream come true for me, ya’ll.

Frasier fans were shocked this week after original long-term cast member Roz, played by Peri Gilpin, made a surprise return to the rebooted show.Gilpin played Roz on the original incarnation of the show for eleven seasons and was reunited with Frasier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer, on screen this week for the first time in 20 years for the season’s finale.Roz surprises Frasier at Christmas, his first without dad Martin (played by John Mahoney, who died in 2018).Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Gilpin said: “I just loved getting to do it. It was a fantasy come true to play that part again and to go back into that world. And there’s bittersweet things because it makes me so sad when I think about John.

BBC interviewer has said that the Paramount PR team did not want him to press Kelsey Grammer on his support for Donald Trump.Grammer appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to promote the Frasier reboot when presenter Justin Webb started to ask him about his ongoing support for the former President.“You were a Trump supporter, I’m fascinated to know if you still are?” Webb asked the actor.“I am, and I’ll let that be the end of it,” responded Grammer.Following the interview, Webb added: “I should stress that he was perfectly happy to talk about why he supports Donald Trump and still does in the coming election.

Kelsey Grammer has said that he “did his best” to convince David Hyde Pierce to return in his role of Niles Crane for the recent Frasier reboot. In a new interview with Variety, Grammer revealed that he made every effort to talk his former co-star into coming back, but that it fell on deaf ears. “I really wanted David Hyde Pierce to join us,” he said.

Frasier revival have revealed their original idea for the show’s return, which involved David Hyde Pierce as Niles.Kelsey Grammer is the only core cast member who reprises his role in the Paramount+ sequel series, which follows Frasier as he teaches at a university in Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in 1980s sitcom Cheers.Showrunners Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli originally approached Pierce “a couple of times” about returning to play Frasier’s brother Niles before he declined, which changed their approach to the revival.“He was in a tough position,” Cristalli told Vulture. “Everybody wants to see him as Niles, but he doesn’t want to step back into those shoes.

Frasier has received the reboot treatment in a sequel series on Paramount+.Created by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the revival series picks up as Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) moves back to Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in Cheers before he received his own spin-off, Frasier, set in Seattle.While some veteran cast members make guest appearances, the revival series largely features a new ensemble, including Nicholas Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Toks Olagundoye as Olivia.For the reboot, Grammer sings a re-recorded version of the show’s classic theme song ‘Tossed Salads And Scrambled Eggs’ – check it out above.While the recording has changed, the lyrics have stayed the same: “Hey baby, I hear the blues are calling/ Tossed salads and scrambled eggs/ And maybe I seem a bit confused/ Yeah maybe, but I got you pegged/ But I don’t know what to do with those tossed salads and scrambled eggs”.The theme song originally acted as a reference to Frasier’s job as a radio psychiatrist, with lines like “the blues are calling” referring to callers on his show.The meaning behind the song was revealed on former Frasier writer Ken Levine’s blog, where he interviewed the song’s composer, Bruce Miller.

Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer and Nicholas Lyndhurst has received mixed reviews from critics.Led by showrunners Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the series sees Frasier Crane (Grammer) return to Boston – where the character was first introduced in 1980s sitcom Cheers before his own spin-off, Frasier, which was set in Seattle.Aside from the return of Grammer, the show largely features a new ensemble cast, including Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Eve and Toks Olagundoya as Olivia.Critics, who have viewed the first five episodes, have been left divided on the show’s new direction however. In a four-star review on the Guardian, Frasier is described as a “joy to watch” once you get past the early episodes.“Unlike the wretched reboot of Sex And The City, Frasier’s team has managed to update the comedy’s situation, incorporate Frasier’s greater age and its different challenges and diversify its casting without apparent strain,” the review reads.

Frasier – watch the video below.The comedy series is due to return to screens this month after nearly two decades off air, with Grammer back as therapist Frasier Crane.The actor addressed the show’s comeback during an audience event in which he expressed his gratitude to loyal fans.“I’m delighted you’re here. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you’re here and how grateful we are that we have a chance to do this for you again,” Grammer told the audience.“I am very excited about what we’re doing, this new group of people that you can fall in love with and get to know.

With the WGA-Strike officially over, there seems to be the first real lull due to the impact of it. October still has plenty of series worth exploring, especially notable titles such as the latest from Mike Flannigan and the second season of the popular “Our Flag Means Death,” but the lineup isn’t quite as bulked up as some of the more recent months.

Frasier writer Joe Keenan has addressed an apparent plot hole that has long irked many fans.The comedy series is due to return to screens this month after nearly two decades off air, with Kelsey Grammer back as therapist Frasier Crane.One point that many viewers have questioned over the years is how the character became so wealthy on a local radio presenter’s salary, notably given his lavish apartment, and taste for expensive sherry and designer suits.“The question has come up,” Keenan told Metro, before explaining: “We think Frasier made a lot of money in private practice in Boston, and he has investments. What we imagined to be the salary of a local radio personality was perhaps a little bit inflated.”He further noted of Frasier’s brother Niles’s lifestyle: “On the other hand, when you looked at Niles and his house with Maris, this baronial mansion that Niles lived in, Frasier’s apartment didn’t seem all that…“In addition to it, we’ve lived on that set, and it wasn’t that big when you actually stepped onto [it].

Frasier – check it out above.Led by showrunners Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the revival series sees Kelsey Grammer return as Frasier, alongside Jack Cutmore Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as university professor Alan and Toks Olagundoye as Alan’s colleague, Olivia.Other cast members include Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David.Ahead of the show’s premiere on October 12 in the US, a behind-the-scenes look at the series will be released on October 6 on Paramount+. The half-hour special, Frasier: Inside The Series, is hosted by Kevin Frazier and features interviews with the cast and creators behind the revival.A synopsis for the series reads: “Dr.

Frasier reboot has detailed how the show will honour John Mahoney following his death.The actor, who played Frasier’s father Martin Crane across the original show from 1993 to 2004, died at the age of 77 in 2018 due to complications from throat cancer.In the pilot episode of the upcoming reboot, which sees Kelsey Grammer return in the title role, Mahoney’s character receives a special tribute.“It’s a wonderful scene at the end of the show,” director James Burrows, who helmed the first two episodes of the revival, told Entertainment Weekly. “It’s about two-and-a-half, three minutes without any laughs.

Frasier reboot, some UK fans are struggling to look past the inclusion of Nicholas Lyndhurst.The actor, best known for playing Rodney Trotter in the sitcom Only Fools And Horses, plays Frasier’s (Kelsey Grammer) old college friend-turned-university professor Alan in the sequel series.He’s joined by Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s grown son Freddy, Toks Olagundoye as Alan’s colleague Olivia, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve, and Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David.Alongside Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth and Peri Gilpin will also reprise their roles, Lilith and Roz respectively, from the original series.After the first pictures and revamped theme were released on Tuesday (August 22), many reacted to Lyndhurst’s involvement on X (formerly known as Twitter).Comedian Nish Kumar wrote: “This is like seeing Jennifer Aniston pop up in the Brittas Empire.”“If you’re questioning the versatility of Nicholas Lyndhurst as an actor then you do not remember the ’90s adverts for WHSmiths,” another added.Carol Vorderman, meanwhile, wrote: “Rodney’s in the new Frasier…. I’m here for it.”You can check out more reactions below.This is like seeing Jennifer Aniston pop up in the Brittas Empire pic.twitter.com/IlD2XhOmAB— Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) August 22, 2023I don’t ask for much in life, but if Frasier could repeatedly call Nicholas Lyndhurst’s character “Dave” in this reboot, that would be great, thank you.— Jason (@NickMotown) August 23, 2023I'm joining the wave of love & appreciation for Nicholas Lyndhurst.I loved watching Frasier, but not sure I would have sought out the reboot had it not been for Lyndhurst's starring role.

Frasier reboot has been shared – find all the details below.Back in 2021, star Kelsey Grammer confirmed that the American sitcom was being revived on Paramount+, in which he is returning in the title role of psychiatrist Frasier Crane.Now, it has been confirmed that the show will return to screens in the US and Canada on October 12 with a two-episode premiere on the streaming service, and the following day in the rest of the world.The date reveal video comes in the form of a new version of the show’s iconic theme song, ‘Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs’.Check it out alongside first look images below.A synopsis for the reboot reads: “Filmed in front of a live studio audience at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, the new series follows Frasier Crane in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfil. Frasier has re-entered the building!”The show originally ran for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004 after being created as a spin-off for hit ’80s series Cheers.The reboot, however, will not feature David Hyde Pierce, who played Frasier’s brother Niles, or the late John Mahoney, who played his father Martin.

reboot continues to round out its ensemble, featuring new faces and original cast members.The Paramount+ series returns Kelsey Grammer in the title role of Dr. Frasier Crane as he embarks on the next chapter of his life.

has re-entered the building! On Tuesday, Paramount+ shared a first look at the new series, which features Kelsey Grammer reprising his Emmy-winning role as therapist Frasier Crane.The teaser trailer, in the style of the original series' credits, promises, «No more callers, all new hang-ups,» as Frasier returns to his old stomping ground in Boston with a whole new cast of characters — and some returning favorites.The 10-episode season will premiere in the U.S and Canada on Thursday, Oct. 12 with two episodes, and internationally on Friday, Oct. 13.

Frasier reboot “may even be funnier” than the original.Back in 2021, Grammer confirmed that the American sitcom was being revived on Paramount+, in which he is returning in the title role of psychiatrist Frasier Crane.The show originally ran for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004 after being created as a spin-off for hit ’80s series Cheers.The reboot, however, will not feature David Hyde Pierce, who played Frasier’s brother Niles, or the late John Mahoney, who played his father Martin. New castings include Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Jack Cutmore-Scott, who will play Frasier’s adult son, Frederick.Speaking about what to expect from the reboot in a new interview with The Independent, Grammer suggested that the brand new dynamics could result in a show that “may even be funnier” than the original.“An entire [US] audience is gonna suddenly know who this guy is, who hasn’t known before,” Grammer said of Lyndhurst, who he described as “arguably one of the great actors of the UK” and a “great friend” of his.“So there’s a lot of positive energy around the casting of it.”Speaking about Cutmore-Scott, Grammar recalled: “At first, you cast these people, you’ve never seen them before.

Kelsey Grammer is stepping back into the shoes of Frasier Crane in Paramount+'s upcoming revival. While original cast members haven't been confirmed to appear in the update, Grammer revealed the new series will honor one of them — the late John Mahoney, who portrayed Frasier's dad, Martin Crane.Thereboot, which began filming in Los Angeles earlier this month, follows Frasier (Grammer) in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston, Massachusetts, with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.

Kesley Grammer’s beloved character, Dr. Frasier Crane, is officially returning to TV in a reboot for Paramount+, ET has confirmed.

Frasier reboot series is officially going ahead, having been picked up by Paramount+.On Wednesday (October 5), Deadline reported that a single season had been greenlit by the US streaming service. The length of the series is yet to be confirmed, but the publication reports that it is likely to be a 10-episode run.The reboot series will see Kelsey Grammar reprise his role as the psychiatrist-turned-radio host Frasier Crane.

fans have something to look forward to in 2022. Kelsey Grammer, who played Dr. Frasier Crane both on and the spin-off , confirmed that the highly anticipated reboot of his hit sitcom is slated to hit Paramount + in early 2022. “When will we see a Frasier? Probably in the first quarter of next year," 66-year-old Grammer told of the reboot. That being said, the series hasn't started filming just yet. «We don't actually have a date of when we're going to start filming.

Kelsey Grammer will officially reprise his beloved character for a revival of which will debut exclusively on Paramount+, the streaming service announced Wednesday.Grammer will executive producer alongside Chris Harris (), Joe Cristalli (), Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon. At the moment, Grammer is the only original cast member attached to the revival.