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Product Description
A pompous psychiatrist has a radio advice show; his curmudgeonly father lives with him and his equally pompous psychiatrist brother visits often.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: FRASIER
Title: SEASON 4
Street Release Date: 02/01/2005
Domestic
Genre: TELEVISION
Frasier's fourth season was mostly about relationships. Niles (David Hyde Pierce), now separated from Maris, is back on the market like his bachelor brother, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer). That's great when the pair goes to a cabin with a pair of fetching women (Megan Mullaly, later of Will and Grace, and Lisa Darr), but Niles is never able to completely dispel his attachment to his suffocating wife... or to Daphne (Jane Leeves). His obsession with the latter gets an immediate burst in the season's first episode, in which he has to masquerade as Daphne's husband, then later comes to a head when she appears at his apartment door asking to stay the night. The boys have the usual disputes with their father (John Mahoney), including their disdain for the former cop's new girlfriend, Sherry (Marsha Mason), the boisterous, banjo-twangin', "gotcha"-playing bartender who would remain a regular cast member through the end of the series. Ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) makes her annual appearance, this time when she and Frasier try to get Frederick into an exclusive prep school. And the title character? As much as Frasier teases his producer Roz (Peri Gilpin) about her dating habits, he himself is lonely, leading him to a memorable airport encounter with guest star Linda Hamilton and a season finale that proves a kind of a harbinger to the series' final episode. This season made Frasier a perfect four-for-four at the Emmys, winning its fourth consecutive award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Unlike previous seasons, this DVD set has no bonus features. --David Horiuchi
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Customer Reviews: - one of the best comedy shows
Frasier is one of the best comedy shows I have seen. The dialogue is always funny, witty, and self-deprecating. Season 4 offers more insights into the mystery character Maris, and things heat up between Niles and Daphne, though it is one-sided. Laughs are fast and furious. Frasier sometimes takes a back seat to his brother Niles. Highly recommended....more info - NOT THE BEST IN THE SERIES BUT STILL GOOD FOR A LAUGH!
Season four of the Emmy-winning comedy "Frasier" treads familiar sit-com ground in familiar sit-com ways that seem, for the first time since the show's premiere, to be strained. By now, as devotees of the show, we've become accustom to Dr. Frasier Crane's (Kelsey Grammer) neurotic way with his phone-in radio guests and friends, his manic-depressive relationship with ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Newirth), and his need to control his brother, Niles' (David Hyde Pierce) on again/off again relationship with ex wife, Meris. To be certian the old chemistry between these characters and other alumi; Roz (Peri Gilpin), Daphne (Jane Leeves) and Martin (John Mahoney) is alive and kicking. But there seems to be a sincere attempt on the part of the show's producers to defuse this chemistry where ever possible. Primary to this point is the introduction of Martin's new girlfriend, Sherri (Marsha Mason). She's in practically every episode. Her initial gregarious nature, meant to illicit a grating on the nerves of Frasier and Niles, quickly begins to have the same effect on the audience. In fact, from about episode four to the end of the season, Sherri takes over as the focal point of much of the action. It's remarkable how little play time Daphne and Nile's head game romance gets during this season. Or how little we get to see of Roz and her relationship fiascos.
There are still great episodes scattered throughout the seaon; such as "A Lilith Thanksgiving" in which Frasier and Lilith invade the home of a stuffy private school head master to convince him to take on their son Frederick. Or the hilarious radio-land murder mystery spoof, "Ham Radio" in which a frustrated Niles - having been forced to play six different characters, takes to popping balloons to symbolize the murder of said characters so he no longer has to narrate for them. And then there's "The Impossible Dream" - an episode in which Frasier cannot stop fantasizing about a sexual relationship between him and food critic, Gil Chesterton (Edward Hibbert). It has to rank as one of the very best episodes in the entire series.
Transfer quality for season four is pretty much middle of the road. While colors can be rich and vibrant, the overall picture quality is one of gaudy flatness. There doesn't seem to be much depth to the acting space and quite often the lighting speaks to a very warm characteristic which is not complimentary to the performances. There's also the continued problem of edge enhancement present in nearly every episode. Fine details shimmer considerably in several episodes. Unlike the previous box sets, there are no extra features on disc four this time around. Sure wish that was indicative of Paramount's price point. Overall, then, this isn't exactly one of "Frasier's" best seasons but if you've been collecting the series thus far, you'll want to run out and add number four to your roster.
...more info - Annoying commercials in disc 1
Disc 1 forces you to sit through 10 minutes of obnoxious commercials. The show is great but the ads drive me crazy....more info - 4th times a charm
Season 4 is funny right in the beginning with niles and his muffin, that is not the episode name but if you buy this you will know, it goes from dad meeting sherry, lilith and frasier getting freddy in school, while freddy is getting beat up, by someone you wouldnt think, down to daphne hating sherry and much more....more info - ANOTHER solid season - not a single subpar episode!
It's almost not fair. Every episode in this season is a keeper. Not a single disappointment in the bunch!
I can't think of ANY other series that ever had such a solid streak of home runs. Season 4 of "Frasier" is consistently funny and often inspired. I dare say that it is the strongest one of the 5 seasons released to this point (as of April 2005).
The sexual tension Niles experiences over Daphne increases, and results in one of the funniest episodes of the season.
Glad to see the the company is releasing these season box sets at an acceptably rapid clip. ...more info - Frasier is frasier
The collection has played well. If you like Frasier, her he is....more info - Sophisticated, witty, and... hilarious!
Along with Friends and Seinfeld, Kelsey Grammer's Cheers spin-off, Frasier, dominated the prime time television landscape during the 1990's. Grammer plays the role of Dr. Frasier Crane who, fresh off of his divorce from Lilith, moves back to his hometown of Seattle where he lands a gig as a radio psychiatrist. Frasier's father, Marty Crane (John Mahoney), a Seattle cop recently shot in an attempted convenience store robbery is in need of physical therapy. Frasier and his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) make an effort to mend their relationship with Marty whose plaid shirts and penchant for sports and beer strikes a dramatic contrast with their wine club, opera house culture. After a little prodding, Marty and his dog Eddie (Moose) move into Frasier's upscale apartment, and Frasier hires Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves), a housekeeper and physical therapist to look after the two cranes.
The entirety of the show takes place in mostly three places - Frasier's radio station where he works with show producer Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin), Frasier's apartment, and the favorite hangout of Niles and Frasier, Caf¨¦ Nervosa. A witty comedic exploration of the nation's clash of cultures (also illustrated by Frasier's run-ins with sports guy Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe), Frasier stands alone as one of the best-written shows in television history. Not a single episode can be considered a dud.
The Frasier (Season 4) DVD offers a number of hilarious episodes including one episode (#77) where Niles' head of hair becomes the good luck charm which turns the Sonics basketball season into one of playoff contention. Niles becomes an instant celebrity and wins over Marty's approval... Bebe Neuwirth returns in her role as Frasier's ex-wife, Dr. Lilith Sternin, in a special Thanksgiving episode where Frasier and Lilith join together to aid in Frederick's admission to a prestigious school... In the season finale, a desparately single Frasier rushes to the airport to pick up a woman, Laura (Linda Hamilton), who mistakenly left a message on his answering machine...
Below is a list of episodes included on the Frasier (Season 4) DVD:
Episode 73 (The Two Mrs. Cranes)
Episode 74 (Love Bites Dog)
Episode 75 (The Impossible)
Episode 76 (A Crane's Critique)
Episode 77 (Head Game)
Episode 78 (Mixed Doubles)
Episode 79 (A Lilith Thanksgiving)
Episode 80 (Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven)
Episode 81 (Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine)
Episode 82 (Liar! Liar!)
Episode 83 (Three Days of the Condo)
Episode 84 (Death and the Dog)
Episode 85 (Four for the Seesaw)
Episode 86 (To Kill a Talking Bird)
Episode 87 (Roz's Krantz & Gouldenstein are Dead)
Episode 88 (The Unnatural)
Episode 89 (Roz's Turn)
Episode 90 (Ham Radio)
Episode 91 (Three Dates and a Breakup: Part 1)
Episode 92 (Three Dates and a Breakup: Part 2)
Episode 93 (Daphne Hates Sherry)
Episode 94 (Are You Being Served?)
Episode 95 (Ask Me No Questions)
Episode 96 (Odd Man Out)
The DVD Report...more info - Very solid season
If you are a fan of the show, you probably already know that this was a year of solid writing and therefore this is a highly recommended set - one word of warning: if you are looking for a DVD with a lot of extras features, this specific set will not offer you any - no frills here - just the episodes. ...more info - A year of comedy perfection
Frasier was about to come into its off years, but they got it exactly right in Season 4 - it's full of heavy laughs, pitch-perfect timing, meaningful characterizations, and a breezy, nimble energy that carries through one shockingly good episode after another. I may never laugh harder at a half hour sitcom than I did during the brilliant season premiere, "The Two Mrs. Cranes," which features Daphne and Roz trying to outlie each other for a random Brit's affection, or during "Ham Radio," the slapstick masterpiece about Frasier trying to put on an old-time radio mastery. The writing was the best it ever was this year, but I think that's because the characters had reached such a place of familiarity and ease that every scenario is just another grand excuse to see the bizarre ways they'll all interact. As brilliantly embodied by the entire cast (especially, this year, by John Mahoney as Martin, and David Hyde Pierce, in the Niles golden years), it's hard not to argue that this was one of the funniest years of any sitcom in television history....more info - One of the best seasons
Frasier went on too long but the first few seasons were stellar. Season 4 has several classics, including Niles near encounter with Daphne, Niles breaking marriage, and his near tryst with Megan M. from Will and Grace. Marsha Mason is a good actress but I didn't find her that funny. The only weak point of the season. All three Crane men are struggling to find the right female companionship by the season's end. ...more info - Frasier has something for everyone
Frasier is a well written show with characters that the audience can identify with. Their relationships are filled with hilarious situations. I've continued to purchase the Frasier seasons and hope to complete the series shortly....more info - Great Season
This is the 3rd Frasier series I have purchased, and I believe it is my favorite. The "Ham Radio" episode is hilarious....more info - Every season of "Frasier" is GREAT
Frasier is still one of my favorite shows. I watch the shows on dvd just as I did when they were on once a week. I really enjoy the shows and now I almost have the whole collection. The writer's of this show were brilliant and the actors, even more so!...more info - Missing Episodes!
Missing 2-3 episodes in this set. Terrible! Since we already opened the set, it's also not returnable. Not a good choice to buy this set or any of the other frasier sets on amazon. Buy this from your local store so you can return if this happens to you....more info - Another great season of Frasier
I truly find every episode a delight to watch and some are hysterically funny. And it is just so much better to view without commercial interruption. I have every season available and they are treasures I will be able to view again and again, over time.
Well worth the investment, new or used if you a fan of Frasier.
And it is fun to watch in sequence, season by season, to see the development of the characters and the progression of their ups and downs as they are meant to be seen.
Most anxious to get Seasons 9 and 10 to complete my series.
Terry, a most avid fan of Frasier...more info
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