Thanks to sharp writing and a pitch-perfect ensemble cast,
Frasier became one of the smartest and funniest television shows of the
1990s. Following the 1993 demise of Cheers,
Diane's fussy psychiatrist boyfriend, Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), seemed an
unlikely candidate for a spin-off series, yet the show earned smash ratings and
dozens of Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead
Actor (Grammer) in the very first season.
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