Deathtrap

United Colors of Benetton, an Italian global fashion brand known for its clothing stores and controversial advertising campaigns.

“Of course, they'll probably just tear it down and put up a Bennetton, or Bath & Body Works, or Sunglass Hut.”— Frasier

An American retail store chain specializing in bath and body products, fragrances, and candles.

“Of course, they'll probably just tear it down and put up a Bennetton, or Bath & Body Works, or Sunglass Hut.”— Frasier

An international chain of sunglass retail stores.

“Of course, they'll probably just tear it down and put up a Bennetton, or Bath & Body Works, or Sunglass Hut.”— Frasier

American actor (1911-1993) famous for his distinctive voice and roles in horror films such as House of Wax and The Fly.

“They both take on voices a la Vincent Price.”— Frasier

A character referenced in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The skull of the court jester Yorick is held by Hamlet in the famous graveyard scene.

“There he is, Niles. That's our Yorick.”— Frasier

A tragedy by William Shakespeare, one of the most famous plays in the English language, featuring the Danish prince Hamlet.

“He's perfect, Frasier! The missing link to our backyard production of "Hamlet!"”— Niles

A famous line from Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 5, Scene 1), spoken by Hamlet while holding the skull of the jester Yorick in the graveyard scene. The full line is…

“Alas, poor Yorick. I knew him.”— Niles

A fictional series of mystery stories written by young Frasier and Niles, a parody of children's mystery series like the Hardy Boys.

“Where we wrote all the "Crane Boys Mysteries."”— Niles

A famous line from Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 1, Scene 5), spoken by the Ghost of Hamlet's father: 'Murder most foul, as in the best it is.'

“Murder most foul.”— Frasier

English mystery writer (1890-1976), known as the 'Queen of Crime,' author of works featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

“[With apologies to Dame Agatha.]”— Frasier

Fictional Belgian detective created by Agatha Christie, known for his fastidious manner and use of 'little grey cells' to solve crimes.

“Well, Poirot, you've done it again.”— Niles

A Sherlock Holmes short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1891, in which a tunnel is dug beneath a pawnbroker's shop.

“In a scene right out of "The Case of the Red-Headed League," Niles's head emerges from the hole in the floor with his lantern.”— Niles

A series of American mystery novels for young adults featuring teen brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, published under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon.

“Where we wrote all the "Crane Boys Mysteries."”— Niles

A fictional workbook written by young Frasier and Niles as part of their Crane Boys Mysteries.

“Are you forgetting Item One from "Top Truths for Teen Sleuths: A Crane Boys' Mysteries Workbork"?”— Frasier

A fictional mystery from the Crane Boys Mysteries series written by young Frasier and Niles.

“Perhaps he pushed her down the stairs, as in "The Case of the Unhappy Landing!"”— Frasier

The phrase 'a case is rarely elementary' alludes to the famous catchphrase 'Elementary, my dear Watson' associated with Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective…

“A case is rarely elementary, but Always evidentiary!”— Frasier

A brand of over-the-counter sleep aid medication.

“Where were you all at 3:00 this morning, when I was trying to shove a Sominex into a carrot?”— Roz

The devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing an estimated 30-60% of Europe's population.

“Daphne, they spread a disease that nearly wiped out half the population of Europe!”— Frasier

Royal Typewriter Company was a major American typewriter manufacturer founded in 1904, producing iconic manual typewriters.

“And you in your shawl-collar sweater, hammering away at the keys of that old Royal typewriter.”— Frasier

Señor Wences (1896-1999) was a Spanish ventriloquist and comedian famous for his hand puppet act, particularly popular on The Ed Sullivan Show.

“Niles holds up the skull and speaks through it like Senor Wences.”— Niles

A French architectural term for a small house or a self-contained apartment on two floors within a larger building.

“Perhaps, or as a guest maisonette for our out-of-town visitors?”— Niles

A British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, known as a tax haven and for its beaches and scuba diving.

“Moving to the Cayman Islands.”— Lasskopf