First Date

Obsession is a popular fragrance by American fashion designer Calvin Klein, launched in 1985.

“No, I'm quite sure it's Calvin Klein's Obsession.”— Daphne

Angie Dickinson is an American actress known for films like Rio Bravo and the TV series Police Woman.

“Yeah, Angie Dickensian!”— Roz

Peter Lorre (1904-1964) was a Hungarian-American actor famous for his roles in horror and thriller films, often portraying sinister or creepy characters.

“He is very nervous/anxious for Phyllis to be gone, but in light of Frasier's comments, looks a lot like Peter Lorre in a dangerous mood.”— Niles

Muesli (spelled 'Muselix' in the transcript) is a breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, originating in Switzerland.

“Maybe it was a blanched almond. If she had Muselix for breakfast it could have been...”— Niles

Charles Dickens was a renowned 19th-century English novelist known for complex, intricately plotted novels with large casts of characters.

“I don't think it's trashy at all! In fact, I think the intricacies of the plot are downright Dickensian.”— Frasier

The March Hare is a character from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' who attends the Mad Tea Party.

“Why not just set a place for the March Hare and the Mad Hatter?!”— Frasier

The Mad Hatter is a character from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' known for hosting the nonsensical Mad Tea Party.

“Why not just set a place for the March Hare and the Mad Hatter?!”— Frasier

'Heart and Soul' is a popular 1938 song composed by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Frank Loesser, commonly played as a piano duet.

“Heart and soul, I fell in love with you, Heart and soul, The way a fool would do... Madly! Because you held me tight, and stole a kiss in the night!”— Niles

The Public Broadcasting Service is an American public television network known for educational and cultural programming.

“Mr. "PBS" watching a trashy mini-series.”— Roz

Kiwanis International is a global civic service organization founded in 1915 in the United States, with local clubs that host community events.

“Actually, everybody's heading over to the Kiwanis club to have a post-wake kegger.”— Frasier

Dame Joan Sutherland (1926-2010) was a celebrated Australian dramatic coloratura soprano, one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century.

“It's a pity she never got quite the recognition of a Joan Sutherland or a Renata Tebaldi.”— Daphne

Renata Tebaldi (1922-2004) was a renowned Italian operatic soprano, considered one of the finest lyric-dramatic sopranos of her era.

“It's a pity she never got quite the recognition of a Joan Sutherland or a Renata Tebaldi.”— Daphne