You’re not the only one. When, in the previous episodes, Laura Linney’s character mentioned having to move back to Chicago, I almost expected that in the final episode, Frasier would join her and, in the very last scene, we’d find out he’s joined a practice with … Dr. Robert Hartley!
Was I the only one that hated the Chicago woman?
First she lies to him. Then she steals his money. Then she sleeps with him a microsecond after breaking up with her boyfriend. Then she’s not upfront about moving then the second he brings up a long distance relationship she doesn’t even consider it.
What a bitch I cannot see why he was attracted to her at all.
I’m pretty sure Frasier takes the prize for character longevity if we are talking strictly about TV.
If we broaden it to include characters who crossed over from TV into film, then I think the original Star Trek characters have him beaten by a mile.
It was a good finale, but I would have liked it better if the ends were tied up a little more.
I think you missed Bordelond’s post and link, Spectre. Incidentally, I also liked that Roz became the new station manager. Good for her.
I missed the finale (never been that big of a fan), but I thought this might be worth sharing:
I was talking with a good friend of mine this morning who was pretty high up in the chain of things on the Fraiser set. He said that they included many of the designers and crew in the final episode; many were outside the window while Fraiser signed off, and a bunch more were on the plane with Fraiser. I thought that was a classy way to tie the whole effort (the actors and the behind-the-scenes foks) together for the end.
… the finale was only watched by an estimated 25.4 million viewers 
Did anyone else catch Kelsey on David Letterman earlier this week? He said that he and James Arness had been invited to appear together on The Today Show, where they were going to do a segment on the fatc that Kesley had just tied James for playing a single character for the longest period of time.
James’ reponse was that he absolutely would not appear on The Today Show, and “tell Kelsey Grammer ‘fuck you!’.” Wow. Thought that was pretty interesting. I suppose James thought he’d have the record forever, and didn’t appreciate it being broken.
That’s pretty damn petty. NBC should spitefully offer Kelsey Grammer a part-time role as Dr. Frasier Crane either on ER or Scrubs, just so he can put some distance between himself and Arness.
Hey … and then after a few seasons of that, they can start dropping Dr. Crane into any old show they happen to come out with in the future. And hey … if Grammer ever gets tired of the character and refuses to go on, CGI should be advanced enough by then to “Gollumize” Frasier Crane as needed. The CGI artists can age him appropriately as needed.
Jeez… that’s harsh! I mean really, Arness to let it go!
Though I really could NOT see Frasier in Scrubs. 
To be fair, James Arness has a reputation for not liking anybody. He gave few interviews during his time on “Gunsmoke”.
Well, maybe not fair, but James Arness is not warm and fuzzy.
I loved Laura Linney’s character. But I pretty much love anything she’s in because she’s a fabulous actress.
The episode where Frasier tried to get her to break up with her old boyfriend was one of my favorites. I identified with Frasier there because I’m the sort of guy whom boyfriends/husbands let meet their wives and find me incredibly non-threatening. I must give off a wimpiness scent.
Depends on what it takes to qualify as a) successful, and b) a spinoff.
If a) is mere longevity, and originating as a recurring animated short on the
Tracy Ullman Show qualifies the series as a spinoff, then The Simpsons is the champ.
And come 2007, Arness and Grammer are going to be hearing the combined footsteps of Dan Casetllenata, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith. What a racket that’s going to make!
I dunno… I don’t think they’ll last that long. And I wonder if a cartoon voice counts.
I think the most successful spinoff in terms of longevitiy has to be The Simpsons, and in terms of popularity and longevity combined, Happy Days, which came from an episode of Love, American Style.
<shrug> Ask rookie523.
As far as the future of the series, I guess that will depend on how long FOX can continue making money with it.
Just saw it again. What an utterly great finale. The end was so emotional when Frasier said bye to everyone, it was like Kelsey Grammer was saying bye to the rest of the cast and the tears flowed (even mine! :o). Emotional, but not forced sentimentality. WOW… even the second time it really hits you.
Ah, but the Hartleys left Chicago at the end of their show. Frasier would have to hook up with Jerry or Howard instead.
I liked the show but I wish Frasier hadn’t gone to Chicago. The reason is because I figured from the start he would go there and I knew that was where the plane was headed even after all the San Francisco stuff. I like to be surprised.
Some of my favorite episodes have been the one where Frasier speaks Klingon at Freddie’s Bar Mitzvah, the recent one where Martin has the heart attack (I loved the bit about the nurse afraid of clowns) and the one with Patrick Stewart as a Frasier’s “boyfriend”, and the one where they open the restaurant.
:smack: I forgot about that. They moved to Oregon. (Although, Bob and Emily did look like they were back in their Chicago apartment when Bob woke up from his dream in the last episode of “Newhart”.)
I’m so happy they replayed it! I watched it tonight, and of course, I cried at the end. And laughed delightedly at all the sitcome cliches that abounded but worked anyway. “BOOM!”
hee.