Kelsey Grammer Talks About How 'Frasier' Almost Didn't Happen

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Kelsey Grammer is sharing a surprising story about how 'Frasier' became one of TV's most successful comedies.

Grammer recently talked on 'Planet Tyrus' about how he almost starred in a different show after 'Cheers', but one conversation changed everything.

Grammer played a psychiatrist on 'Cheers' for nine seasons, and his character became a regular at the bar.

Kelsey Grammer thinks he might have lost some roles in Hollywood because of his conservative views.

Kelsey Grammer played Dr. Frasier Crane on NBC's 'Frasier' for 11 seasons, from 1993 to 2004.

Grammer said he had been offered another show, but then he had dinner with John Pike, the president of Paramount, who told him to play Frasier instead.

Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson played Dr. Frasier Crane and Sam Malone in 'Cheers'.

Grammer shared that John Pike didn't like the script for the other show and suggested he play Frasier, which changed everything.

It was John Pike who suggested Grammer play Frasier.

Kelsey Grammer shared the key to achieving the 'American Dream'.

Grammer was listening to John Pike's advice.

Grammer said he understood what Pike meant and decided to build an audience with the character of Frasier.

Grammer thought that if there was a child in the show, the child growing up would become the most interesting thing, so he got rid of that idea.

Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth, and Trevor Einhorn appeared in an episode of 'Frasier'.

Moving Frasier from Boston to Seattle helped separate the show from 'Cheers' and gave a reason for his son not to be in the show full-time.

Grammer just had to be a man trying to find his way, and his character's support payments were on time.

Tyrus joked about Grammer's character being a good father.

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The 'Frasier' cast, including Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce, won many awards.

The show premiered in 1993 and ran for 11 seasons, winning 37 Emmy Awards.

In 2023, Grammer reprised his role in the 'Frasier' revival, which followed the character's return to Boston.

John Mahoney, who played Grammer's on-screen father, was not in the reboot because he had passed away.

John Mahoney died in 2018 at the age of 77.

Grammer remembered John Mahoney as a kind and fun guy.

Grammer shared a story about directing Mahoney and the dog Eddie, who didn't get along.

Kelsey Grammer attended the 'Frasier' SAG screening event in 2024.

The dog Eddie didn't really like Mahoney, so they had to use sardine oil to make him lick Mahoney's hands instead of biting them.

Grammer and Mahoney had a great time together off-screen, and Grammer thought Mahoney was a wonderful guy.

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Kelsey Grammer, Moose, John Mahoney, and David Hyde Pierce appeared in 'Frasier'.

At the time, Grammer was excited for what the future held.

Grammer said life and people inspire him, and he loves meeting new people in bars.

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Kelsey Grammer attended a screening of 'Frasier' Season 2 in Toronto.

Grammer loves exploring new things and living life to the edge, and he thinks playing characters helps him experience new things.

Stephanie Nolasco is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital.

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