Moon Dance

The Frye Art Museum is a free art museum in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1952 from the collection of Charles and Emma Frye.

“I bumped into her at the Frye museum.”— Niles

A play on the famous line 'Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!' from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

“discussing the virtues of his new book, "Bunions and Blisters and Corns," Oh My!”— Frasier

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were a legendary Hollywood dance partnership who starred together in numerous musical films in the 1930s and 1940s.

“Hello, Fred! / Hello, Ginger! / It's a little joke we have!”— Niles

A popular chocolate candy bar made by Mars, Inc.

“The gigolos are swarming around Maris like ants on a Snickers bar!”— Niles

A 1934 crime novel by James M. Cain, also adapted into films. The phrase 'let the postman ring twice' is a reference to this title.

“grab your husband, take him to the sturdiest kitchen table you have, and let the postman ring twice!”— Frasier

Xavier Cugat (1900–1990) was a Spanish-American bandleader who popularized Latin music in the United States. He was known for his work in Hollywood and New York…

“Eddie, fetch me a samba tape. Xavier Cougat.”— Daphne

Charo (born 1941) is a Spanish-American actress, comedian, and flamenco guitarist, famous for being married to bandleader Xavier Cugat.

“HE WAS A BAND LEADER MARRIED TO CHARO”— Scene title

A popular song composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart, originally written for the 1932 film Love Me Tonight. It became a jazz and pop standard.

“"Isn't It Romantic," is playing on the stereo and Niles and Daphne are dancing a slow waltz”— Niles

Frank Sinatra (1915–1998) was an iconic American singer and actor, one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

“we had a few drinks, the lights were low, Sinatra on the jukebox.”— Martin

A folk tale character known worldwide, who attends a royal ball and must leave before midnight. The episode's ending references Daphne as 'Cinderella' leaving t…

“Miss "Cinderella" Moon and Mr. "Handsome Prince" Crane gracefully exit the ball room”— Stage direction

A partner dance that originated in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 19th century, known for its passionate and dramatic m…

“This is a passionate, full-blooded dance that rose up from the slums of Buenos Aires.”— Daphne

A lively Brazilian dance of African origin, known for its rhythmic movement and close partner interaction.

“Well, I think we're ready to move on to the samba.”— Daphne

A Latin dance of Cuban origin that became popular in the 1940s and 1950s, characterized by a strong rhythmic pattern.

“Tonight we master the mambo and the conga.”— Niles

A Latin dance of Cuban origin, often performed in a line, characterized by a distinctive syncopated rhythm.

“Tonight we master the mambo and the conga.”— Niles

A living-history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, depicting life in the 18th-century colonial period, featuring historical reenactments and traditional crafts.

“I'll get you a nice T-shirt from Colonial Williamsburg.”— Frasier

The capital of Argentina, known as the birthplace of the tango dance.

“This is a passionate, full-blooded dance that rose up from the slums of Buenos Aires.”— Daphne

A country in Central America, referenced as the home of Niles's childhood pen pal.

“oh no, Dora, my childhood pen pal from Costa Rica”— Niles