Why Frasier's Premise Would Never Work Today
One TV lover's summary of Frasier's premise points out exactly why the show wouldn't work if pitched today. Taking Kelsey Grammer's Boston-based psychiatrist from Cheers and moving him out to Seattle, Frasier follows its titular character as he navigates his career as the host of a therapy-based radio talk show while simultaneously balancing his family life. Frasier's success has long outlasted the show's initial run, retaining much of its popularity through its large cult following.
After Cheers ended in May of 1993, Frasier Crane's spinoff was set. In September 1993, Frasier first hit the air, establishing its titular character as one of the most iconic sitcom protagonists of all time. Though Frasier continued to work as a therapist, the premise of the spinoff was incredibly distinct from that of Cheers — something which saw the titular character change considerably. Frasier's focus was more on the exploits of the Crane family and on Fraiser's own work, moving away from Cheers' leanings towards comedic '80s social commentary and establishing itself as a more intimate look at the depth of Frasier Crane's character.
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However, one viewer's analysis of the show (via Twitter) points out just how much society has changed since Frasier first aired. Describing the show as “two rich white men who do whatever they want without consequence, and their cop father” may seem oversimplistic, but at its core, that's essentially what Frasier's central premise amounts to. The social landscape has changed so drastically in the years since that it's hard to imagine such a show being greenlit today due to the overwhelming backlash that it would almost certainly
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