'Frasier'
It's the highbrow comedy with super-high ratings. With 21 Emmys, five for best comedy series, "Frasier" has been one of NBC's primetime anchors for the past nine years. But what does the future hold for Dr. Crane and his band of cronies.
TV Guide's Mark Shwed says, "The one thing with networks is: when you have a show that's working, you don't want to let it to go."
Shwed says that stars of the smart comedy are still at the top of their game, but what's the real prognosis for the TV doc? "Extra" got the word straight from the set, and the cast certainly doesn't look ready to call it quits. David Hyde Pierce says, "We still have a great time."
Peri Gilpin adds, "I can't even think of a bad day here."
In fact, the cast is locked up for one more year. But Grammer, who takes home TV's highest paycheck at $1.6 million an episode, has even hinted he might have two seasons left in him. But Kelsey is already peering into his own career crystal ball. He says, "Once "Frasier" is over, I anticipate breaking into some of my own shows."
Grammer has already directed eight episodes of "Frasier" and he's executive producer of UPN's "Girlfriends." But with mega hit "Friends's" future also in question, Shwed believes NBC will offer Kelsey even more cash to keep him. Shwed says, "I wouldn't be surprised if they came back with Frasier Crane in a retirement home."
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