Season 1 · Episode 7 · 1993
Call Me Irresponsible
12 cultural references across 7 categories.
Art
1Film
2Bob Hope
Bob Hope (1903–2003) was a legendary British-American comedian, actor, and entertainer known for his film career and USO shows.
“Niles, please don't try to be hip. You remind me of Bob Hope when he dresses up as the Fonz.”— Frasier
The Fonz
fictionalArthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, commonly known as "The Fonz," was a fictional character played by Henry Winkler on the TV show Happy Days (1974–1984), an icon of co…
“You remind me of Bob Hope when he dresses up as the Fonz.”— Frasier
Food/Dining
1Music
2Deck the Halls
Traditional Welsh Christmas carol, originally "Nos Galan," with English lyrics dating to the 19th century. One of the most well-known Christmas carols.
“"Deck the halls with boughs of holly; Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la! 'Tis the season to be jolly; Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!"”— Daphne
Some Enchanted Evening
"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Frasier puns on it with "salmon-chanted evening."
“Well, maybe you should try my "salmon-chanted evening."”— Frasier
Other
3Packard
Packard was an American luxury automobile marque manufactured from 1899 to 1958, known for its premium craftsmanship.
“put Frasier and Niles in matching sweaters and sit them on the hood of the old Packard.”— Martin
Barcalounger
Barcalounger is an American brand of reclining chairs, known for their comfort features including vibrating massage functions.
“I'm not going to be out-performed by a Barcalounger.”— Frasier
BMW
BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) is a German luxury automobile manufacturer. Marco describes seeing Catherine talking to a man in a black BMW, which is Frasier's …
“I saw her parked outside talking to some guy in a black BMW.”— Marco
Travel
1Wine/Alcohol
2Le Cigar Volant
fictionalA reference to Bonny Doon Vineyard's wine "Le Cigare Volant," a Rhône-style red blend named after the famous 1954 Châteauneuf-du-Pape decree banning flying ciga…
“Ah, Antonio's? Le Cigar Volante?”— Frasier
Château Lafite
Château Lafite Rothschild is one of Bordeaux's Premier Cru (First Growth) wines, among the most prestigious and expensive wines in the world.
“No, it was just the Laffite talking. "Laffite don't fail me now."”— Frasier