Frasier Theory Suggests He's Secretly A Terrible Psychotherapist
One compelling theory suggests that Frasier's titular radio psychotherapist is actually terrible at his job in multiple ways. Frasier is considered one of the most successful spin-offs of all time, taking one of Cheers' most memorable characters and giving him his own show set over 3000 miles away from the iconic bar. Establishing himself as a Seattle radio personality with his own call-in show, Frasier's solo spin-off proved to be a lasting success, earning itself a loyal following that endures even almost two decades after Frasier aired its final episode.
Although the original pitch for Frasier would have made the show very different—including, most notably, not having it be a Cheers spin-off at all—the ultimate premise centered on Frasier's radio show and his father moving in with him. While Frasier primarily focuses on the family dynamic between the Cranes and their close friends and family, Frasier's job is often a major part of the show's stories. In addition, his brother Niles is also a psychotherapist who isn't shy about voicing his disdain for his older sibling's radio show.
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In fact, many of the reasons for Niles dismissing Frasier's chosen career path actually contribute directly to this theory. While much of what Niles says about Frasier's radio show is played for laughs, there's a certain validity to it—particularly as the younger Crane brother is in the same profession, albeit in a more traditional sense. It would seem that Frasier's main character simply isn't a good psychotherapist. The nature of his talk show prevents any real confidentiality, and his behavior toward his patients is often unprofessional. Put simply, a brief conversation live on radio is
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