The Late Dr. Crane

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Spanish painter and sculptor, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, co-founder of Cubism.

“I particularly like the Picasso. I'm a big fan of his Cubist period.”— Niles

An early 20th-century avant-garde art movement pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, characterized by fragmented geometric forms and multiple perspecti…

“I'm a big fan of his Cubist period.”— Niles

A restaurant mentioned in the episode; 'bel canto' is an Italian term meaning 'beautiful singing,' associated with a style of operatic singing.

“Bel Canto, we have a table on the terrace.”— Mel

Hickory Farms is an American food gift company known for gift baskets featuring sausages, cheeses, and other snack foods.

“Ooh, we've got a new basket? Hickory Farms!”— Martin

A classic French dessert made with chocolate and egg whites, known for being delicate and requiring precise timing to serve.

“I've pre-ordered our chocolate soufflés and they'll be ready at seven-thirty precisely.”— Mel

Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark (1770-1838) led the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) across the western United States to the Pacific…

“Retrace Lewis and Clarke's Route. That's out.”— Frasier

Botulinum toxin injections used cosmetically to reduce facial wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles.

“Oh, for Maris's botox injections. They use those botcholeanen toxins that you put in the forehead, it deadens the muscles and takes away the wrinkles.”— Niles

The Kentucky Derby is an annual Grade I stakes thoroughbred horse race held in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world.

“Dr. Crane came late to athletics, he became a fixture in the Seattle marathon, the America's Cup yacht race, as well as the Kentucky Derby.”— Daphne

The America's Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy, a prestigious yacht racing competition first held in 1851.

“Dr. Crane came late to athletics, he became a fixture in the Seattle marathon, the America's Cup yacht race, as well as the Kentucky Derby.”— Daphne

The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, centered in Peru, known for its wealth and advanced civilization.

“Visit South America. That's in. Discover the lost treasure of the Incas. That's out.”— Frasier

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, author of numerous influential works on psychology.

“I was going to do my own translation of Freud...”— Frasier

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), Italian opera composer known for La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot.

“Niles and I happen to be such huge fans of Puccini.”— Mel

A sommelier is a trained wine professional who specializes in all aspects of wine service, typically employed in fine dining restaurants.

“I've made many a hasty wine selection because I felt the sommelier staring down at it.”— Niles