The Crucible
- Episode aired Oct 21, 1993
- TV-PG
- 30m
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Frasier throws a cocktail party to exhibit a new painting he has bought, but is humiliated when the artist shows up and declares it a forgery.Frasier throws a cocktail party to exhibit a new painting he has bought, but is humiliated when the artist shows up and declares it a forgery.Frasier throws a cocktail party to exhibit a new painting he has bought, but is humiliated when the artist shows up and declares it a forgery.
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Robert Klein
- Gary
- (voice)
Jim Portnoy
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaJohn Rubinstein, who plays the slimy gallery owner, was also a skilled composer, having done scores for numerous films and television shows including "Jeremiah Johnson", and "The Candidate"; "Family" and "China Beach". He is the son of concert pianist Arthur Rubinstein.
- GoofsWhen Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) pondered how to get even with the art gallery that sold him the forged painting, he considered talking about his experience with the art gallery on his radio show. Niles (David Hyde Pierce) cautioned him that doing so would be slander, and the gallery would sue Frasier for everything he owned. Thing is, a truthful statement is not slander in the eyes of the law. However, Niles' point is that the gallery owner could still claim it was slander and then Frasier would have to endure the headache of a court battle even if he's ultimately victorious.
- Crazy creditsThe title "Frasier" (in blue letters) and the silhouette of Seattle appear on screen, without any additional animated action.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: The Good Father (2023)
- SoundtracksThat's Amore
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Jack Brooks
Sung by Kelsey Grammer while waiting for callers to phone in
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The Crucible
I thought this was more of a patchy affair from early day 'Frasier' actually, and took the character into a place he would find himself occasionally (very regularly after Series Seven) and that's being a pain.
What more than makes up for it though is the final scene between him and Niles. Funny, smartly written, and then with a good deal of pathos - it's a joy. What he ends up doing for his brother is actually very touching, and for this to be happening in a sitcom only makes it all the more impressive.
These early days of the show really do illustrate how good it was. And I don't think it had really even hit top form yet!
What more than makes up for it though is the final scene between him and Niles. Funny, smartly written, and then with a good deal of pathos - it's a joy. What he ends up doing for his brother is actually very touching, and for this to be happening in a sitcom only makes it all the more impressive.
These early days of the show really do illustrate how good it was. And I don't think it had really even hit top form yet!
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