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Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer is Frasier - the hilarious psychiatrist first seen on TV's Cheers and subsequently the star of this smash-hit comedy series. In Season 8, wedding bells chime a sour note when Daphne (Jane Leeves) flees her marriage ceremony to run off with Niles (David Hyde Pierce), and the two lovebirds - as well as a hapless Frasier - ultimately find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit as a result of the marital mayhem! Frasier also seeks the wisdom and advice of an old college professor, whom Frasier drafts as his "professional mentor." And new-puppy training quickly goes to the dogs when Roz (Peri Gilpin) brings home a new Dalmatian and Martin (John Mahoney) takes command as the puppy's official trainer. It's 22 cupfuls of Seattle's funniest, most flavorful blend - Frasier: The Complete Eighth Season!
"Frasier delivered beyond its creators' wildest dreams... " Dan Heaton, DigitallyObsessed.com
"It would be hard to refute that Grammer is one of the funniest men working in television today." Patrick Naugle, DVD Verdict
Editor's Note
With its witty dialogue, sophisticated character development, and classic slapstick situations, FRASIER is a prime example of television comedy at its finest. Centered around pompous psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) and his call-in radio show in Seattle, the series' brilliant ensemble cast includes his prim and proper brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), their gruff retired-cop father Martin (John Mahoney), live-in home care assistant Daphne (Jane Leeves), brassy radio producer Roz (Teri Gilpin), and a charismatic Jack Russell terrier named Eddie. Featuring guest appearances by Jean Smart, Senator John Glenn, Patricia Clarkson, Bebe Neuwirth, and Anthony LaPaglia, this collection presents all 22 episodes of the series' Emmy Award-winning eighth season.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 8/28/2007 |
| Running Time: 521 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2000 | | Catalog ID: 041994 | | UPC: 00097360419948 | | Number of Discs: 4 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Golden Globe (2001) | | | David Hyde Pierce, Nominee, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV | |
Emmy (2001) |  | Derek Jacobi, Winner, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | |
Golden Globe (2001) | | | Frasier, Nominee, Best TV-Series - Comedy/Musical | |
Emmy (2001) | | Jean Smart, Winner, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | |
Golden Globe (2001) | | Kelsey Grammer, Winner, Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical | |
Emmy (2001) | | Ron Volk, Winner, Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Ultimate DVD
"[S]o established that stories of disastrous romantic interludes, snippy dads and comic misunderstandings roll off the keyboards of the show's writers with ease." 04/01/2008 p.112The DVD Report 10 of 10
The entirety of the show takes place in mostly three places - Frasier's radio station where he works with show producer Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin), Frasier's apartment, and the favorite hangout of Niles and Frasier, Cafe Nervosa. A witty comedic exploration of the nation's clash of cultures (also illustrated by Frasier's run-ins with sports guy Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe), Frasier stands alone as one of the best-written shows in television history. Not a single episode can be considered a dud. - Britt Gillette
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