This episode is a near-classic gem. I'm deducting 2 stars only because it's pretty obvious that the noses are fake in the first shots when the parents arrive at Frasier's. The jokes are incredibly witty as always, but the pace of is a little under-par. Not that I (and a team of writers) could ever do any better though.
Other than that it's near perfection.
I have to disagree however with 'eburg84's suggestion that the actors are trying unsuccessfully to suppress their laughter, like Harvey Korman did on the Carol Burnett show. In this episode, that inability to contain their laughter is clearly scripted in as part of the story, as it only happens because they're trying not to laugh in front of the grandparents.
As for the two reviewers who gave it low marks because Frasier and family are 'making fun of or picking on 'very nice people' because of their appearance, apparently they've never judged ANYONE based on their looks. Right.
And they completely miss the point of the episode, which is the lesson Roz learns at the end -- that we all have these "problems" and everyone goes through some teasing. But these things don't matter -- the important thing is making sure you're there as a supporting and understanding parent.
Other than that it's near perfection.
I have to disagree however with 'eburg84's suggestion that the actors are trying unsuccessfully to suppress their laughter, like Harvey Korman did on the Carol Burnett show. In this episode, that inability to contain their laughter is clearly scripted in as part of the story, as it only happens because they're trying not to laugh in front of the grandparents.
As for the two reviewers who gave it low marks because Frasier and family are 'making fun of or picking on 'very nice people' because of their appearance, apparently they've never judged ANYONE based on their looks. Right.
And they completely miss the point of the episode, which is the lesson Roz learns at the end -- that we all have these "problems" and everyone goes through some teasing. But these things don't matter -- the important thing is making sure you're there as a supporting and understanding parent.