The Impossible Dream (15 Oct. 1996)

Frasier is tormented by a recurring erotic dream in which he wakes up in a cheap hotel bed with Gil Chesterton. He desperately searches for any psychological explanation besides the obvious one.

Director:

David Lee

Writers:

David Angell (creator), Peter Casey (creator),

Stars:

Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Kelsey Grammer	...	Dr. Frasier Crane
Jane Leeves	...	Daphne Moon
David Hyde Pierce	...	Dr. Niles Crane
Peri Gilpin	...	Roz Doyle
Dan Butler	...	Bulldog Briscoe
John Mahoney	...	Martin Crane
Edward Hibbert	...	Gil Chesterton
Byrne Piven	...	Dr. Sigmund Freud
Lisa Melilli	...	Dream Girl
Pauley Perrette	...	Rebecca (as Pauley P.)
Bette Rae	...	Elizabeth
Kieran Culkin	...	Jimmy (voice)
Christopher Durang	...	Rudy (voice)

Storyline

Frasier has been having a recurring dream, one where he wakes up in a cheap hotel room. He has a tattoo on his arm that says "Chesty" and he's obviously not alone as someone is in the shower. Frasier waits in anticipation but is shocked when Gil Chesterton steps out wrapped in a towel. He begins to obsess over what it means and gets a variety of opinions. Niles of course searches for a scientific explanation. Martin thinks he's wasting his time as dreams don't ever make any sense. Roz thinks the whole situation is hilarious and Daphne thinks it has to do with fish. None of it helps Frasier.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 1996 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 25, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grub Street Productions, Paramount Network Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is based on the song "The Impossible Dream" composed by Mitch Leigh, with lyrics written by Joe Darion for the 1965 musical Man of La Mancha. The song is performed by Richard Kiley and was a hit for many other singers in the 1960's. The original stage production opened at the ANTA Washington Square theater in New York City on 22 November 1965, moving to Broadway after a short run, and eventually having a total of 2329 performances. "Man of La Mancha" won the 1966 Tony Awards for the Best Musical and Best Score.

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Quotes

Niles: In this dream of yours, were there any cigars, bananas, or short, blunt swords?

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Crazy Credits

When the title "Frasier" and the usual silhouette of Seattle are on screen, several lights are being lit in the "windows" of the buildings.

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Connections

References Man of La Mancha (1972)

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