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Frasier Crane is the longest running character on US primetime television.

The character of Frasier Crane was originated by Kelsey Grammer on Cheers, where he remained for nine seasons until the series ended. Grammer then reprised the role for Frasier, which ran for eleven seasons, totaling twenty seasons playing Frasier Crane.

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Jane Leeves was the highest paid British actor on US television.

Jane Leeves, who played the kooky Daphne Moon, was the highest paid British actress on any series produced in the United States during the show’s eleventh season.

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Only a single episode of Frasier was filmed in Seattle

Despite the fact that the series is famously set in Seattle, Washington, only one episode was filmed in the city. The series was shot almost entirely on the Paramount Lot in Los Angeles, California.

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Eddie the Dog was played by a father and son duo

The canine who originated the role of Eddie was a dog named Moose. Later on in the series, Moose’s son Enzo took over as Eddie.

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Lisa Kudrow was originally cast as Roz Doyle.

Before Peri Gilpin was given the role, Lisa Kudrow was cast by producers as Roz Doyle. Kudrow’s version of Roz wasn’t exactly what the producers had in mind, so they opted for Peri Gilpin’s take on the character instead.

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Frasier was first set in Denver

Today, Frasier is practically synonymous with the city of Seattle. However, the series was supposed to be set in Denver. Producers ultimately went with Seattle to get as far away from Cheers’ Boston backdrop as possible.

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John Mahoney never auditioned for the role of Martin Crane.

Producers got permission from the powers that be at NBC to hire John Mahoney to play the role of Martin Crane without asking him to audition. His bond with Jane Leeves was evident from day one.

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Lilith appeared in only 12 episodes of Frasier.

Bebe Neuwirth originated the role of Frasier’s wife turned ex-wife Lilith in 1985 on Cheers, and later reprised the role on twelve episodes of Frasier. She went on to win two Emmy awards for her guest appearances on the series.

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Frasier was originally an only child

On Cheers, the character of Frasier Crane is an only child. It’s later revealed on Frasier that he lied about having a brother, Niles, in order to appear cooler in front of his Bostonian friends.

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The callers on Frasier’s radio show were played by celebrities.

Household names like Ron Howard, Carrie Fisher, and Lily Tomlin lent their voices to the KACL airwaves. Crew members read the lines during filming and the actors’ voices were added in during the post-production process.

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A reboot is in the works

In 2020, Kelsey Grammer confirmed that audiences have yet to see the last of Frasier Crane. A reboot of the series is currently in the works.

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