Frasier buys an elaborate antique chess set, but becomes obsessed by his inability to win against Martin.Frasier buys an elaborate antique chess set, but becomes obsessed by his inability to win against Martin.Frasier buys an elaborate antique chess set, but becomes obsessed by his inability to win against Martin.
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- TriviaMuch like we never see Niles' wife Maris, we never learn the name of Niles' new dog. He calls her "the new lady in my life," "girl," and "my new best friend," but he never calls her by name.
- GoofsThis episode is based on the fact that Martin doesn't play chess very much, he claims "Daphne showed me once", however in Can't Buy Me Love (1994), Martin is solving a chess problem and has a corn-nut as a bishop, since Eddie ate the real one.
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Dr. Frasier Crane: Daphne, I would rather have a tarantula lay eggs in my ear than listen to any more of this puppet show.
- Crazy creditsWhen the title "Frasier" and the usual silhouette of Seattle are on screen, a red light blinks at the highest point of the Space Needle.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004)
- SoundtracksWho's That Grouchy Ghost I See?
Performed by Jane Leeves
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Ridiculous Premise
Okay, let's review: lifelong chess player who knows the game well enough to name obscure strategies cannot beat a halfwit excop who has never played the game. I cant get past the stupidity of the premise. The rest of the father-son baloney is boring, as usual. This would be a much better show without the John Mahoney character; he's an ungrateful, smartass creep and he degrades every episode in which he plays a major role. More Daphne, please, and put the nasty old crock in assisted living.
Nevertheless, the Niles interactions with Frasier (particularly the unboxing of the chess set ) and the bit with the dog rescue the episode.
Nevertheless, the Niles interactions with Frasier (particularly the unboxing of the chess set ) and the bit with the dog rescue the episode.
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- silverpilgrim-56896
- Jul 22, 2023
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