Frasier - The Complete First Season

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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. In an inspired bit of casting, Grammer was matched with David Hyde Pierce as his brother and fellow psychiatrist Niles, and the rest of the players included his radio-program manager, Roz (Peri Gilpin), his father, Marty (John Mahoney), his father's physical therapist, Daphne (Jane Leeves), and the dog Eddie (Moose).

In the first season, Frasier and Marty try to learn how to coexist in the same apartment; Niles and Daphne spend a stormy evening in Niles's house; Frasier acquires pushy agent Bebe (Harriet Sansom Harris) and searches for love with Amanda Donohoe among others; his ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) makes a guest appearance; the family takes a cross-country trip in a Winnebago; and the two brothers collaborate on a book.

Bonus features aren't spectacular, but are a cut above many similar DVD sets. Executive producers Peter Casey and David Lee provide a commentary track on the pilot episode. In a 20-minute making-of segment, they and the principal cast members discuss the creation of the show, casting (Lisa Kudrow was the other finalist for the character of Roz), and the mystery of the omni-absent Maris. "Frasier Crane's Apartment" looks at the set and props, and each disc spotlights a few of the celebrity voices that appeared as the radio show's callers.--David Horiuchi

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - The first season of Frasier sets the tone.
The first season is truly a "must have".You get to know the characters and the brothers (Frasier and Niles) "quirky" habits.I am an advid fan of the show and I have enjoyed every season.I have 1 more season to buy and I will have the complete set.You can't go wrong with this season!
Rating: - hilarious
Season 1 was really funny, the piolet was a tad dramatic but its mostly comedy, the picture is a little dark because its from 1993 but when he is in his home its fine. dont worry the radio station will lighten up in like season 4.
Rating: - Frasier has something for everyone
Frasier is a well written show with characters that the audience can identify with.Their relationships are filled with hilarious situations. I've continued to purchase the Frasier seasons and hope to complete the series shortly.
Rating: - Frasier
One of the better tv series and absolutely love this show.Too bad the entire set is so expensive
Rating: - "FRASIER CRANE IS ON THE AIR AND I'M WATCHING"
"Frasier" belongs on the short list of TV comediesthat were blessed from the very beginning. The show is blessed with perfect writing and the perfect ensemble cast. "Frasier" is perfect in every department.Compare "Frasier" with any of the "comedies" on today and you'll quickly realize what a vast wasteland TV has become. On "Frasier", the humor comes from the characters and their relationships, but never at the expense of them. The situations are often riotous; the humor is sharp and witty, ... Read More