Radio Wars

British fashion designer (1909-2003) who served as dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II and was known for his sartorial opinions.

“"[The bowler] should never be worn abroad, never by foreigners, and Americans who attempt to do so should be fined." -- Hardy Amies, designer”— Frasier

A hard felt hat with a rounded crown, created in 1849, traditionally associated with British gentlemen and city workers.

“But did you have to run through the neighborhood in bowler hats? I mean, you were just begging to get beat up.”— Martin

British television series (1961-1969) featuring secret agents, notably John Steed and Emma Peel, known for its wit and style.

“Even when you were in junior high, you used to love that TV program, "The Avengers."”— Martin

Fictional character from The Avengers, a dapper secret agent known for his bowler hat and umbrella, played by Patrick Macnee.

“You used to run all over the neighborhood pretending you were that guy with the umbrella... Steve. / Steed!”— Martin

Fictional character Emma Peel from The Avengers, played by Diana Rigg, known for her intelligence and iconic leather catsuit.

“My first Halloween in America, I went to a party dressed as Mrs. Peel. Head-to-toe in that skintight black leather catsuit.”— Daphne

Legendary British-American actress (1932-2011), one of the greatest stars of classical Hollywood cinema.

“And all that did was make you look like Elizabeth Taylor in "National Velvet."”— Martin

A 1944 film starring Elizabeth Taylor as a young girl who trains a horse to compete in the Grand National steeplechase.

“And all that did was make you look like Elizabeth Taylor in "National Velvet."”— Martin

A premium variety of vanilla originating from Tahiti, known for its floral and fruity aroma, used in cooking and aromatherapy.

“jasmine, lavender, rose hips and a little Tahitian Vanilla.”— Frasier

A reference book of famous quotations first published in 1855 by John Bartlett, widely used as a standard quotation reference.

“I see your "Bartlett's" is out. You're not pulling any punches!”— Niles

American poet, writer, critic, and humorist (1893-1967) known for her sharp wit and involvement in the Algonquin Round Table.

“And when I've knocked them reeling, I go in with a jab of Dorothy Parker: "Wit has truth in it, wise-cracking is merely calisthenics with words."”— Frasier

American author and humorist (1835-1910), pen name of Samuel Clemens, known for works such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

“And when they're bloody and against the ropes, I go in with the kill - Twain, Wilde, Twain, Twain, Mencken!”— Frasier

Irish poet and playwright (1854-1900), known for his wit, plays, and novel The Picture of Dorian Gray.

“And when they're bloody and against the ropes, I go in with the kill - Twain, Wilde, Twain, Twain, Mencken!”— Frasier

American journalist, essayist, satirist, and cultural critic (1880-1956), known as the 'Sage of Baltimore.'

“And when they're bloody and against the ropes, I go in with the kill - Twain, Wilde, Twain, Twain, Mencken!”— Frasier

An American magazine known for its journalism, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, and cartoons, published since 1925.

“you know there was a fabulous cartoon in the recent "New Yorker". Let me see if I can describe it for you...”— Frasier

A popular song written by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields in 1935, famously performed by many artists.

“Frasier is enjoying his bath whilst singing "I'm in the Mood for Love."”— Frasier

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

“No, no, it's just Daphne, she's watching PBS.”— Martin

French classical author and moralist (1613-1680), best known for his maxims and reflections on human nature.

“I go in swinging with La Rochéfoucauld: "If we had no faults of our own, we would not take so much pleasure in noticing those of others."”— Frasier

City in Nevada famous for its entertainment, casinos, and as a major destination for boxing matches and shows.

“No kidding. He's flying you to Las Vegas for the fight?”— Martin