Seat Of Power

Iconic American country music singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman known for hits like 'Jolene' and '9 to 5.'

“By hiring a plumber, that plumber can now afford, say, a Dolly Parton album. Miss Parton can then finance a national tour”— Niles

An upscale American retailer known for selling unique, high-end, and often quirky luxury goods and gadgets.

“Got this from Hammacher-Schlemmer.”— Frasier

A luxury sedan model produced by Mercedes-Benz, part of the E-Class line.

“I don't even set the clock in my Mercedes E320.”— Niles

The flagship luxury sedan line from Mercedes-Benz, larger and more expensive than the E-Class.

“so we upgraded to the S class.”— Danny

A communal tradition among the Amish in which community members come together to collectively build a barn, symbolizing cooperation and self-reliance.

“I'm reminded of that glorious tradition of the Amish barn raising. All the men of the village coming together, the mind, the muscle, all toward that simple, yet extraordinary goal.”— Frasier

A popular type of therapeutic massage involving long strokes, kneading, and circular movements to promote relaxation.

“they're squeezing us in for a salt glow with our Swedish massage.”— Niles

A fictional junior high school referenced as the school Niles and Frasier attended.

“There was an intellectually gifted young student at John Adams Junior High.”— Niles

A concept referring to the cyclical nature of existence; also the title of a famous song from Disney's 1994 film The Lion King.

“To the circle of life.”— Frasier

A famous proverb often attributed to George Herbert's 1640 collection 'Outlandish Proverbs,' meaning that success and happiness are the best responses to those …

“You know the expression, "Living well is the best revenge"?”— Frasier

Wotan is the king of the gods in Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle operas, based on the Norse god Odin.

“Whereupon Woton, upon discovering his deception, wreaks vengeance on Gunther in the third act again by living even better than the Duke.”— Niles

A fictional opera scenario invented by Niles to satirize the idea that 'living well is the best revenge' would never appear in an opera plot.

“Ludwig, maddened by the poisoning of his entire family, wreaks vengeance on Gunther in the third act by living well.”— Niles

A prestigious white Burgundy wine from the Montrachet vineyard in Côte de Beaune, France, considered one of the finest white wines in the world.

“We've tangled with a little pipe and porcelain. Now it's Montrachet time.”— Frasier