February 13th 2025.
The episode has been a hot topic of debate among Frasier enthusiasts for quite some time. It's a mystery that has puzzled fans for decades, and now a writer has finally given his take on it. Frasier, the spin-off series of Cheers, first hit our screens in September of 1993. It went on to run for 11 seasons, with Kelsey Grammer taking on the lead role of the radio therapist, alongside the talented John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, and Peri Gilpin.
Thanks to the daily reruns on Channel 4, we've had the pleasure of reliving most of the episodes, including the ones where Frasier and his brother Niles constantly try to impress the elite of Seattle with their extravagant parties. Of course, these parties never go according to plan and often end up in chaos. But it's one particular event in season six that sparked a major debate among fans. The brothers spent the entire episode arguing over their guest list, and tensions rose as they blackballed potential invitees.
However, things took an interesting turn when they received a voicemail from one of their guests, who could be heard making fun of their close bond and referring to them as "the one" and "the other one." This caused quite a stir among fans, with many speculating about who "the other one" could possibly be. And even today, the debate rages on.
When asked about the episode, writer and executive producer Joe Keenan shared that the plot was actually inspired by a real-life incident that happened to co-creator David Lee. "That's one of my favorite episodes, one of the few real-time episodes we did," he recalled. "It's these relatable mishaps and character-driven moments that make a show last. And this particular plot was based on something that happened to David Lee and his partner. They were trying to plan a dinner party and got caught up in a back-and-forth about blackballing."
But when asked about the identity of "the other one," Joe refused to take sides and simply laughed, saying, "Who is the other one? You're asking me? Ask the friend, we don't know!" So, it seems like the mystery will continue to be a topic of discussion among fans.
But this isn't the only instance where the writers drew inspiration from real life. As it turns out, the unforgettable episode where Frasier and Niles were upstaged by a dead seal was also based on a true story. Joe revealed that writer and executive producer Chris Lloyd's beach house in Carpinteria had a similar incident happen where a dead seal washed up on shore. And as comical as it may seem, it was a situation that the writers could not resist incorporating into the show.
"Believe it or not, The Seal Who Came To Dinner – the one with the dead seal – that was based on an actual story," Joe shared. "Chris Lloyd had a house on the beach where a dead seal washed up. And it smelled so bad that no one wanted to stay on the beach. They tried to drag it out to sea, but it kept washing up. So that idea of having to deal with a dead seal and trying to host an elegant dinner party was too good to pass up."
Despite the unexpected interruption, it still wasn't their worst dinner party experience. But it just goes to show that when it comes to Frasier and Niles, nothing ever goes according to plan. This article was first published on May 20, 2024, and if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to The Agency's entertainment team by email or phone. They would love to hear from you.
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