Tales from the Crypt 

Two battles of pranks are touched off at Halloween: one between Frasier and Bulldog, and another between Gertrude and a neighbor's son.

Director:

David Lee

Writers:

David Angell (created by), Peter Casey (created by)

Stars:

Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Kelsey Grammer	...	Dr. Frasier Crane
Jane Leeves	...	Daphne Moon
David Hyde Pierce	...	Dr. Niles Crane
Peri Gilpin	...	Roz Doyle
John Mahoney	...	Martin Crane
Millicent Martin	...	Gertrude Moon
Dan Butler	...	Bulldog Briscoe
Patrick Kerr	...	Noel Shempsky
Steven Anthony Lawrence	...	Jason White
JD Cullum	...	Donald
Kathe Mazur	...	Beverly
Emory Livers	...	Courier (as Emory Livers III)
Zachary Kranzler	...	Todd (as Zachary W. Kranzler)
James Aaron Oliver	...	James the Barista (as James Oliver)
Darion Basco	...	Zombie #2

Storyline

The Halloween season has come round again. Bulldog is bathed in glory after playing a practical joke on Frasier by replacing his BMW with a replica that had been smashed up. Frasier is humiliated and determined to get his revenge. His initial plan, which involves using a red balloon to cause Bulldog gradual psychological distress, meets with scorn when he explains it to Roz. He then decides to set up a terrifying scene in the KACL basement where Bulldog is working now, involving actors dressed as zombies. Martin and Roz help with the preparations, but they both agree that practical jokes are not Frasier's strong point, so this is bound to fail. After some thought, Frasier realises one way in which he can stage the greatest practical joke ever, even if it means changing direction in his plan. Meanwhile, Gertrude Moon challenges a child named Jason (who was also the main trick-or-treater, in Frasier's building in past seasons) who comes to Niles' apartment trick-or-treating. This leads ...

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Plot Keywords:

doll | wetting pants | trash | trash can | spilled garbage | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

[All trivia items for this title are spoilers.]

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Goofs

In the sheet of paper that Gertrude gives the courier man, which is supposed to contain the address of the school, there's no address. It just has the text that he is supposed to say to the boy.

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Quotes

Gertrude Moon: That is precisely what's wrong with this country, everyone's afraid to stand up to the children.

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Crazy Credits

When the title "Frasier" and the usual silhouette of Seattle are on screen, a full moon rises in the sky and turns into a jack-o'-lantern.

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Connections

References Tales from the Crypt (1989)

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Soundtracks

Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs
Written by Bruce Miller and Darryl Phinnessee
Performed by Kelsey Grammer

User Reviews

Contrived but Fun

Bulldog pulls a prank on Frasier and Frasier vows to get revenge on the sports guy. But it isn't that simple and other factors enter in. Frasier creates a monstrous practical joke. There is a secondary plot involving adult behavior and a really homely little boy who battles Daphne's mother.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 October 2002 (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

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9