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Frasier Has Spokane

‘Frasier Has Spokane’

Season 9, Episode 22 -  Aired May 7, 2002

Frasier receives a frosty reception when he takes his show to Spokane, replacing a beloved local host. Meanwhile, Roz is upset about a recent break-up, and Martin, Daphne and Niles attempt a bit of D.I.Y.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: In fact, KQZY is not only going to be carrying the show, but they've invited Roz and me to conduct Monday's broadcast from their studios in Spokane. But fret not, Seattle. Although my body will be 300 miles away, my heart will be firmly lodged in your radios. ... You know, that sounded a lot better this morning in the shower. Anyway, good day and good mental health.

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Quote from Frasier

Martin: Oh, it's going to feel good to break out the tools, roll up my sleeves, and make something with my own two hands.
Frasier: Dad, are you sure this is a good idea? I mean, woodworking has never been your strength.
Niles: Yeah, I think the scariest words of my childhood were, "Your father needs your help down in the basement."
Martin: Well, I must have done something right. I made a lot of good stuff.
Frasier: Even with directions, you could never assemble anything. I remember a play set where the slide ended right in front of the swings.
Niles: I don't remember that.
Frasier: I know. Sorry.

Quote from Martin

Daphne: Did you get the wood screws?
Martin: Oh, damn. I forgot to pick them up at the hardware store.
Daphne: Well, don't worry, I'll run out and fetch them.
Martin: No, it's all right. I'll get them. Why don't you get started on the foot pads?
Daphne: All right. Watch out for the extension cord. That's the orange electricity hose.
Martin: I know what it is.

Quote from Roz

Frasier: You know, this layout doesn't really allow us to do any call screening. But, I guess you can still just check the sound levels.
Roz: Oh boy, the sound levels? "Dear Diary, after years and years of wishing..."
Frasier: Yes, all right, Roz.

Quote from Roz

Frasier: Hello, and welcome back to the Frasier Crane Show. We are broadcasting today from KQZY in beautiful Spokane. Let's go to the phones. Hello, caller. I'm listening.
Roz: Hi, Dr. Crane. My name is Ro... berta, and, um... I'm afraid of the dark.
Frasier: What is it about the dark that frightens you?
Roz: Um... I don't know. Um... [long pause]
Frasier: Often a fear of darkness is a fear of the unknown. It is in darkness where our imaginations give shape to our deepest anxieties. What image comes to mind for you?
Roz: Nothing, actually.
Frasier: Nothing?
Roz: Yeah, when everything disappears, there's nothing. Just emptiness.
Frasier: I see. And what is it about the emptiness that frightens you?
Roz: It's... lonely, for one thing.
Frasier: Have you always felt this way?
Roz: For a while I didn't.
Frasier: What was different then?
Roz: I had somebody. A guy I really liked. And then we broke up. [crying] Oh God, Frasier. I miss him so much. I-I don't know how I fell in love again. I mean, I swore I wouldn't. I knew better. I should have known better. And then, sure enough, six months in, he tells me there's no fireworks. And what am I supposed to say? [sobs]
Frasier: I'm so sorry. But listen to me. You can't blame yourself for letting someone into your heart. Love is always a risk. But you have to take it. The pain you're feeling now will pass in time, and you'll find yourself ready to take that risk again. Until then... take comfort in your friends. They want to help you. They love you.
Roz: Yeah, thanks.
Frasier: You're welcome.

Quote from Kenny

Kenny: Why hasn't Frasier mentioned the Spokane thing yet?
Roz: I don't know. I'm sure we'll get to it by the end of the show.
Kenny: Well, he'd better, because I left him a memo and an email specifically asking him to promote the Spokane thing. Now, ignoring an email is one thing, but a memo and an email? Well, I may have to bring the hammer down and leave a Post-It on his desk.
Frasier: [on air] Which brings me to a bit of news. Starting Monday, there will be a new addition to the Frasier Crane radio family: the city of Spokane.
Kenny: Oh, thank goodness. Man, that was like the Cuban Missile Crisis for a moment, wasn't it?

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Okay. Boy, what a surprise. No more Roger.
Roz: I know.
Frasier: Yes. He had a rare kind of dignity and integrity you don't see much of nowadays. Especially among people who own a bench press. You know, I don't believe I've ever met anyone else with that combination of gentility and brute strength. Well, not anybody single, anyhow.
Frasier: I'm not helping, am I?
Roz: No.

Quote from Niles

Niles: Hey.
Frasier: I thought you and Daphne were going out tonight.
Niles: She's still getting ready. Hey, Frasier, am I dressed appropriately for something called "Bananarama"?
Frasier: You're in Armani. Who could object?

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: What is this?
Martin: It's mahogany. Real straight grain, too. I found it outside the construction site next door? Can you believe they were going to throw it away?
Frasier: Dad, I thought we had this discussion when you found that mattress on the side of the highway.

Quote from Martin

Martin: Well, you win, buddy. I'll see you tomorrow. Be sure to wear some work gloves. Oh, and some coveralls. We don't want a repeat of that necktie-in-the-band-saw incident.
Niles: Oh, great. With my luck, there'll be a baseball game on the radio, too.

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