Eddie2012 wrote:Not to mention redecorating Daphne's room and buying her a car to get her to stay
Patrick wrote:Eddie2012 wrote:Not to mention redecorating Daphne's room and buying her a car to get her to stay
Yeah, that part was a bit stupid, funny, but stupid nevertheless. If she was so worried about her privacy then why not just put a lock on her door? That way no "accidents" can happen and it definitely would cost a great deal less than redecorating her room and buying her a car. Sometimes for the sake of one episode they stretch things beyond the believable.
nahborghi wrote: The lack of diversity is really noticiable, and I can only remember of two characters - Dr. Mary, and the "SUPER!" lady Roz tries to set up with Frasier on "Crock Tales" - that wasn't white (correct me if i'm wrong).
winomaster wrote:...
The guy upstairs from Fraizers unit, who drives the big SUV, is black. And his mother was prominent in an episode as Martins love interest. If you couldn't remember those, there have probably been others.
winomaster wrote:nahborghi wrote: The lack of diversity is really noticiable, and I can only remember of two characters - Dr. Mary, and the "SUPER!" lady Roz tries to set up with Frasier on "Crock Tales" - that wasn't white (correct me if i'm wrong).
The guy upstairs from Fraizers unit, who drives the big SUV, is black. And his mother was prominent in an episode as Martins love interest. If you couldn't remember those, there have probably been others.
PistolPoet wrote:winomaster wrote:nahborghi wrote: The lack of diversity is really noticiable, and I can only remember of two characters - Dr. Mary, and the "SUPER!" lady Roz tries to set up with Frasier on "Crock Tales" - that wasn't white (correct me if i'm wrong).
The guy upstairs from Fraizers unit, who drives the big SUV, is black. And his mother was prominent in an episode as Martins love interest. If you couldn't remember those, there have probably been others.
I don't mean any disrespect, it's just very curious, and I've seen other people do it - how is it that you watch Frasier (and therefore see the title of the show in every episode), and read posts here, and still misspell his name?
To add to your list, even though they aren't important characters, there's Bulldog's producer (who I really liked), there's Steve in Farewell, Nervosa, Sharon in The Perfect Guy, the asian guy in Daphne Does Dinner, and Carlos "The Baracuda" Del Gato in Voyage of the Damned .
PistolPoet wrote:...I don't mean any disrespect, it's just very curious, and I've seen other people do it - how is it that you watch Frasier (and therefore see the title of the show in every episode), and read posts here, and still misspell his name?
To add to your list, even though they aren't important characters, there's Bulldog's producer (who I really liked), there's Steve in Farewell, Nervosa, Sharon in The Perfect Guy, the asian guy in Daphne Does Dinner, and Carlos "The Baracuda" Del Gato in Voyage of the Damned .
Patrick wrote:Maybe a touch of dyslexia is the likeliest explanation.
Patrick wrote:Which is chump change compared to even ONE regular or semi regular character. None of these people are seen more than once. The only show "whiter" than Frasier that I know of is "The Avengers" and there it was deliberate as has been later disclosed by the actors themselves. Let's face it, Frasier is light years away from being a multicultural show like Whoopee for example was and yet that show lasted only ONE season. There are countless shows either older than or contemporaneous to Frasier that were far more diverse in their casting and that says something, whether you want to admit to it or not.
frasier floyd wrote:I respectfully disagree with those expecting a show to create a cast based on a mandatory racial diversity. I'm of the opinion that they should cast actors/actresses who fit the role with the best acting abilities. It seems strange to me to expect the writers to include people of various skin colors just to appease the public with such a false scheme of political correctness and acceptance. This mandatory racial diversity is so apparent in the US now that it's now obvious when people of various ethnicities are chosen for positions solely for this purpose; it's common for news channels of 3 anchors to have two white men and one black/latina woman to fill the diversity quota twofold with gender and race. I understand the concern to want to include people of all backgrounds, but this type of forced inclusion to fill such a quota isn't respectful to anyone.
PistolPoet wrote:It's the principle. Frasier is supposed to stay out of there and Daphne shouldn't have to lock the door to keep him out. I doubt Daphne would be happy with that solution.
frasier floyd wrote:I respectfully disagree with those expecting a show to create a cast based on a mandatory racial diversity. I'm of the opinion that they should cast actors/actresses who fit the role with the best acting abilities. It seems strange to me to expect the writers to include people of various skin colors just to appease the public with such a false scheme of political correctness and acceptance. This mandatory racial diversity is so apparent in the US now that it's now obvious when people of various ethnicities are chosen for positions solely for this purpose; it's common for news channels of 3 anchors to have two white men and one black/latina woman to fill the diversity quota twofold with gender and race. I understand the concern to want to include people of all backgrounds, but this type of forced inclusion to fill such a quota isn't respectful to anyone.
frasier floyd wrote:(was she chosen because she's British or was her background written into the story?)
Forever Jung wrote:[qu
I know of another English actress (her name escapes me right now) that went for the part of Daphne, so it looks like she was written as an English character.
Forever Jung wrote:frasier floyd wrote:(was she chosen because she's British or was her background written into the story?)
I know of another English actress (her name escapes me right now) that went for the part of Daphne, so it looks like she was written as an English character.
Being from "away" made it easier to make her quirky I suppose.
I also read somewhere (probably here) that the part was originaly intended as a Latino maid that would get on Frasiers nerves.
As it is, i'm glad they went with Jane
PistolPoet wrote:I don't mean any disrespect, it's just very curious, and I've seen other people do it - how is it that you watch Frasier (and therefore see the title of the show in every episode), and read posts here, and still misspell his name?
winomaster wrote:PistolPoet wrote:I don't mean any disrespect, it's just very curious, and I've seen other people do it - how is it that you watch Frasier (and therefore see the title of the show in every episode), and read posts here, and still misspell his name?
Because people are different and have different strengths. I rank in the top one percent in verbal ability, yet can't spell a wit. So when I hear people say: "With regards to yesterday's events..." I am driven mad.
I also realize that any thread that reads "What irritates you about Frasier." is going to attract a greater proportion of cranks. present company included.
Forever Jung wrote:frasier floyd wrote:(was she chosen because she's British or was her background written into the story?)
I know of another English actress (her name escapes me right now) that went for the part of Daphne, so it looks like she was written as an English character.
Being from "away" made it easier to make her quirky I suppose.
I also read somewhere (probably here) that the part was originaly intended as a Latino maid that would get on Frasiers nerves.
As it is, i'm glad they went with Jane
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