Season 2 · Episode 12 · 1994
Roz In The Doghouse
16 cultural references across 9 categories.
Food/Dining
3Tropicana
Major American juice company known for its orange juice products.
“who, incidentally, has squeezed more fruit than Tropicana”— Frasier
Cioppino
An Italian-American fish stew originating in San Francisco, typically made with various kinds of seafood in a tomato-wine broth.
“the tension in the air will be thicker than my cioppino!”— Gil
Frutti di mare
Italian for 'fruits of the sea,' referring to a mixed seafood dish common in Italian cuisine.
“I'm sure word has reached your ear already about the frutti de mare party I'm throwing to celebrate our fair city's great bounty from the sea.”— Gil
Historical Figure
1Literature
2Virgil
Ancient Roman poet, author of the Aeneid, one of the foundational works of Western literature.
“or so Virgil tells us”— Niles
The Aeneid
An epic poem by Virgil telling the story of Aeneas's journey from Troy to Italy, where he becomes an ancestor of the Romans.
“To play Aeneas to your Dido.”— Niles
Music
2Wagner
Richard Wagner, German composer known for his operas, which are typically very long in duration.
“Oh, no, no, no... four hours, it's Wagner.”— Frasier
They Call Me Mr. Pitiful
A 1966 soul song by Otis Redding, co-written with Jerry Butler.
“it is a montage of all the candidates Frasier auditions for the job of Producer, and is set to the song, "They Call Me Mr. Pitiful."”— Frasier
Mythology/Religion
1Other
4Harvard University
Prestigious Ivy League university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, one of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world.
“I have a degree from Harvard! Whenever I'm wrong... the world makes a little less sense.”— Frasier
The Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, located in Washington, D.C.
“I don't think it's a show we should be mailing off to the Smithsonian!”— Frasier
Wayne Gretzky
Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time, nicknamed 'The Great One.'
“Because I got you an interview with Wayne Gretsky.”— Roz
Mike Ditka
Former American football player and coach, best known as head coach of the Chicago Bears.
“I got my head rammed into a locker when I tried to interview Mike Ditka.”— Bulldog