Season 11 · Episode 7 · 2003
Maris Returns
8 cultural references across 5 categories.
Food/Dining
1Music
3Antonín Dvořák
Czech classical composer (1841–1904) known for his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" and other orchestral and chamber works.
“...by Dvorak under the baton of Sir Adrian Adler.”— Announcer
Don't Cry for Me Argentina
Famous song from the 1978 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical "Evita," about Eva Perón of Argentina. Used here as the title card for the final act, referen…
“DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA”— Niles
Sir Adrian Adler
fictionalA fictional conductor mentioned as leading a Dvořák performance on the radio. Not a real historical figure.
“...by Dvorak under the baton of Sir Adrian Adler.”— Announcer
Other
2Belle de Jour Day Spa
fictionalA fictional day spa mentioned in the episode. The name "Belle de Jour" means "beauty of the day" in French, and is also the title of a 1967 Luis Buñuel film.
“Belle de Jour Day Spa?”— Daphne
Stockholm Design
fictionalReferenced as a Swedish furniture/design company, likely a nod to Scandinavian modern design (and possibly a veiled reference to IKEA). Appears to be fictional.
“Well, I'm just trying to figure out this chair from Stockholm Design. The instruction booklet alone would account for the high suicide rate.”— Frasier