Frasier Season 2 Original Character Return Addresses A Seattle Finale Headscratcher After 20 Years
Frasier would be happy to see his old friends. The Frasier reboot season 2 is addressing a mystery about the original Seattle finale, where Kelsey Grammer's character, Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe, was absent during the broadcast. This discrepancy has been a major issue for the revival since it was born out of the success of Cheers. The revival was picked up by Paramount+ after Grammer spent years shopping for the idea before Paramount+ picked it up. The first 10 episodes of the reboot have already been released and the series is working towards its sophomore year with the addition of familiar players from Frasiers' time in Seattle. Dan Butler, Edward Hibbert, and Peri Gilpin will also return as regular guest stars.
Publicados : 3 semanas atrás por Ana Dumaraog no Entertainment
The original Seattle finale was generally loved, but it had a headscratcher that the Frasier reboot season 2 is now fixing after 20 years. Born out of the success of Cheers, awarding Kelsey Grammer's snooty therapist his own show wasn't always well-received. It was a massive risk, especially considering the failure of The Tortellis — Cheers' first proper offshoot. Thanks to a recognizable lead character, an amazing ensemble, and fantastic writing, Frasier was able to become one of the best comedies. Aside from nabbing 37 Primetime Emmy Awards, it was also a ratings hit for NBC.
Getting the revival off the ground wasn't easy for Grammer, however. It took him years to shop the idea around until Paramount+ officially picked it up. With the first 10 episodes of the Frasier reboot now out, the cast and crew are busy working on its sophomore year. Plot details are still scant at the moment, but the series is bringing in more characters to join the core cast. That includes the confirmed involvement of some familiar players from Frasier's time in Seattle, and this paves the way for the revival to fix a big issue from its original finale.
Alongside Edward Hibbert (Gil Chesterton), Dan Butler will also return in the Frasier reboot season 2 as Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe. Bulldog was one of the most memorable supporting characters in the original series as the host of "Gonzo Sports Show" at KACL during its earlier years. While Bulldog wasn't exactly a confidante to Frasier, he played a big part in his time in Seattle. The Frasier reboot premiere actually mentioned that Bulldog has remained connected to the Cranes, even getting involved in Martin's funeral. However, having a physical appearance would properly answer questions about his absence in the original series' finale.
In the Seattle Frasier's finale, "Good Night, Seattle" Frasier's family, friends, and workmates gathered outside his booth for his last "The Frasier Crane Show" outing. Grammer's character delivered a heartfelt goodbye to his listeners, and effectively everyone he loved in the Emerald City. Interestingly, however, Bulldog was nowhere to be seen during the whole broadcast. This wouldn't have been a big issue had the episode not featured other characters who weren't as close to Frasier. While he was no longer a host then, he still worked at KACL, which made his absence more puzzling.
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Since the Frasier reboot season 1 finale effectively addresses the show's premise, season 2 allows it to be more creative with its storytelling. As previously confirmed, Peri Gilpin's Roz will also return as a recurring guest star, seeing her and Frasier reunite with Bulldog and Gil would be a great way to bring the core KACL team together for a trip down memory lane. For now, that's the best cameos that Paramount+ can do, considering David Hyde Pierce and Jane Leeves' decision to opt out of the series. The question is, what brings Bulldog and Gil across the country to Boston?
The Frasier reboot season 1 is available to stream on Paramount+.
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