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Frasier

Mary Christmas

  • Episode aired Dec 12, 2000
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 22m
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Kelsey Grammer and Kim Coles in Frasier (1993)
  • Comedy
Frasier butters up the local morning TV host to let him co-host the Seattle Christmas parade with her, but when she comes down with food poisoning (from his cooking, perhaps?), he learns tha... Read allFrasier butters up the local morning TV host to let him co-host the Seattle Christmas parade with her, but when she comes down with food poisoning (from his cooking, perhaps?), he learns that Dr. Mary will be his new partner.Frasier butters up the local morning TV host to let him co-host the Seattle Christmas parade with her, but when she comes down with food poisoning (from his cooking, perhaps?), he learns that Dr. Mary will be his new partner.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Pamela Fryman
  • Writers
    • David Angell
    • Peter Casey
    • David Lee
  • Stars
    • Kelsey Grammer
    • Jane Leeves
    • David Hyde Pierce
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  • Director
    • Pamela Fryman
  • Writers
    • David Angell
    • Peter Casey
    • David Lee
  • Stars
    • Kelsey Grammer
    • Jane Leeves
    • David Hyde Pierce
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    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Dr. Frasier Craneas Dr. Frasier Crane
    Jane Leeves
    Jane Leeves
    • Daphne Moonas Daphne Moon
    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Dr. Niles Craneas Dr. Niles Crane
    Peri Gilpin
    Peri Gilpin
    • Roz Doyleas Roz Doyle
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Martin Craneas Martin Crane
    Kim Coles
    Kim Coles
    • Dr. Maryas Dr. Mary
    Bess Armstrong
    Bess Armstrong
    • Kelly Kirklandas Kelly Kirkland
    Tom McGowan
    Tom McGowan
    • Kenny Dalyas Kenny Daly
    Peter Haskell
    Peter Haskell
    • Bob Vernonas Bob Vernon
    Donovan Scott
    Donovan Scott
    • Santaas Santa
    Karl T. Wright
    Karl T. Wright
    • Produceras Producer
    Pam Levin
    Pam Levin
    • Woman at Paradeas Woman at Parade
    Stephen King
    Stephen King
    • Brianas Brian
    • (voice)
    Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck
    • Tomas Tom
    • (voice)
    Moose
    Moose
    • Eddieas Eddie
    • (uncredited)
    JD Roberto
    • Fatheras Father
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Pamela Fryman
    • Writers
      • David Angell
      • Peter Casey
      • David Lee
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    Storyline

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    It is nearly time for the Seattle Christmas Parade, and Frasier, who as a child viewed this event as marking the official start of Christmas, is keen to co-host the KACL coverage with Kelly Kirkland. He ingratiates himself by inviting her for a meal at his apartment, and prepares dishes that have featured in her Channel 6 show. She is very happy to give him the job, but the following day Kelly announces that she has food poisoning and is unable to host at all. Suddenly, Frasier finds himself co-hosting with Dr. Mary Thomas, recently returned to KACL by popular demand.
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    • candy cane
    • christmas parade
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      The celebrity callers in this episode are Stephen King as Brian and Wolfgang Puck as Tom. Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) tries to squeeze both men in before the news, however they both state that they would rather wait.
    • Goofs
      The reference to the flag should be half staff not half mast- staff is on land, mast is on a ship (non-military people almost always get this wrong).
    • Quotes

      Dr. Frasier Crane: [Niles enters, carrying a gift] Niles.

      [laughs]

      Dr. Frasier Crane: I hope you had the presence of mind to bring presents of mine!

      Dr. Niles Crane: [Insincerely laughs, tired of the joke] I haven't heard that line since last year!

    • Crazy credits
      When the title "Frasier" is on screen, in the usual accompanying silhouette of Seattle The Space Needle has a Christmas tree star at its top and is decorated with colored lights hanging from wires.
    • Soundtracks
      Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs
      Written by Bruce Miller and Darryl Phinnessee

      Performed by Kelsey Grammer

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    7/10
    Dr. Mary Returns
    Frasier gets his childhood wish when he is able to be the cohost for a big Christmas parade in Seattle. He is giddy. But he is told that Mary, the one that temporarily worked with him on the air, will be joining him. She is a flamboyant black woman who is quite demonstrative. Things begin to go south when she takes over and Frasier begins to act like a child.
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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 25, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Grub Street Productions
      • Paramount Network Television
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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