Martin Does It His Way

Warren Beatty (b. 1937), American actor, director, and producer known for Bonnie and Clyde and Reds, as well as his reputation as a Hollywood lothario.

“She could have slept with Warren Beatty!”— Daphne

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), prolific French novelist and playwright known for La Comedie humaine. Referenced when Niles mentions a book club member's discomfo…

“Mrs. Esterbrook-Kindred developed a facial tic every time she had to say the word 'Balzac.'”— Niles

Frank Sinatra (1915-1998), legendary American singer and actor known as the Chairman of the Board. Martin wrote songs hoping Sinatra would perform them.

“It's just some songs I wrote... for Frank Sinatra.”— Martin

Cab Calloway (1907-1994), American jazz singer, dancer, and bandleader, famous for his scat singing style and the song 'Minnie the Moocher.'

“that 'heidi-hiedi'? It sounds like Cab Calloway sung backwards.”— Frasier

Martin imagines Frank Sinatra performing his song in Las Vegas, where Sinatra famously headlined at the Sands and other casino showrooms.

“I used to imagine your mother and I seeing Frank in the stands in Vegas and he'd open the show with one of my songs.”— Martin

The tropical islands of the South Pacific, referenced as Aunt Louise's lifelong dream vacation destination she never pursued.

“every year she was going to take a trip to the South Pacific. It was her big dream.”— Martin