Frasier's Imaginary Friend

Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was an American silent film actor and comedian known for his physical comedy and deadpan expression, regarded as one of the greatest f…

“We're off to the Buster Keaton retrospective, care to join us?”— Niles

The scene heading 'PSYCHO' references Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 thriller film Psycho, alluding to Frasier's increasingly erratic behavior and photographing someon…

“PSYCHO”— Frasier

Salt-cured fish eggs (roe), considered a luxury delicacy, traditionally from sturgeon.

“nobody's ever bought me caviar and I'm real!”— Daphne

A French-named restaurant mentioned in the episode where Frasier plans to have lunch with Kelly. It appears to be a fictional upscale Seattle restaurant.

“Actually, I'm dashing off to "L'Escalias" for a late lunch with Kelly.”— Frasier

A figure of speech in which contradictory terms are combined, such as 'jumbo shrimp' or 'deafening silence.'

“Hey, there's a word for that... it's an Oxy... Oxy...”— Bulldog

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, famous for works including West Side Story, and serving as music director of the…

“When he was ten, he forged letters from Leonard Bernstein and told everyone they were pen pals.”— Niles

Roz sarcastically refers to a philharmonic orchestra in Acapulco, implying Frasier's highbrow pretensions. There is no famous Acapulco Philharmonic.

“Oh, yeah, right, you wanted to hear that Acapulco Philharmonic!”— Roz

A meal prepared according to Jewish dietary laws (kashrut), commonly available as a special meal option on airlines.

“Oh, darn! I forgot to order my kosher meal.”— Frasier

A bath infused with eucalyptus oil, known for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.

“a hot soak in eucalyptus sauce”— Frasier

A French expression meaning 'have a good trip,' commonly used as a farewell to travelers.

“This is... it's your going away present. Bon Voyage.”— Frasier

A 1953 musical by Robert Wright and George Forrest, based on a play by Edward Knoblock, set in Baghdad. The word also means 'fate' or 'destiny' in Turkish/Arabi…

“Call it Kismet.”— Frasier

A 1956 operetta by Leonard Bernstein with libretto by Lillian Hellman, based on Voltaire's novella. It was one of Bernstein's early Broadway works but not his d…

“Mr. Bernstein wrote that his Broadway debut was "Candide" when everyone knows that it was "On The Town."”— Niles

A 1944 musical with music by Leonard Bernstein and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It was Bernstein's actual Broadway debut.

“when everyone knows that it was "On The Town." That's when we knew it was a fake!”— Niles

Club Méditerranée is a French company of holiday resorts, known for all-inclusive vacation packages at resort villages around the world.

“Oh, yes, that pesky Club Med oath of silence!”— Niles

A volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, part of Ecuador, famous for its unique wildlife and Charles Darwin's studies of natural selection.

“team of researchers going to the Galapagos Islands”— Kelly

A coastal city in the state of Guerrero, Mexico, long famous as a resort destination.

“Why are you going to Acapulco?”— Joanne

A white Burgundy wine from the Mâconnais sub-region of Burgundy, France, made from Chardonnay grapes.

“chill your finest bottle of Pouilly Fuissé”— Frasier

A type of brandy produced in the Cognac region of France, traditionally served in a snifter glass.

“nursing a cognac”— Frasier

A European eau de vie (clear fruit brandy) made from Williams pears, sometimes served warmed.

“a snifter of warmed "Poir William"!”— Frasier

A red wine made from Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region of France, released on the third Thursday of November each year as a young, fresh wine.

“Can I interest you in a glass of Beaujoulais Nouveau?”— Frasier