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Mary Christmas

‘Mary Christmas’

Season 8, Episode 8 -  Aired December 12, 2000

After Frasier finally gets the chance to host Seattle's Christmas Parade, he is disappointed when "Dr. Mary" is chosen as his co-anchor.

Quote from Frasier

Mary: Well, this float comes to us as a gift from Seattle's sister city, Managua, Nicaragua. You know, I like the way that sounds. Managua, Nicaragua. It sounds like the name of a fine Latino man! [accent] Would you like to dance, Dr. Mary? Yes, I would, Managua Nicaragua. Shake that cute little Costa Rica for me! [laughs] For more information, here's float reporter Mike.
Director: And we're clear.
Mary: This is fun, isn't this fun?
Frasier: Yes, yes, but you know, Mary, maybe we should try sticking to the script, hmm? The more we improvise, the less professional we look.

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Quote from Frasier

Frasier: And this is the 5th float sponsored by a local software company.
Mary: Hey, those guys on that giant laptop are throwing candy canes.
Frasier: Yes, Mary. [reading] And at a hundred and fifty feet, it certainly is the largest float on the parade.
Mary: Hey, throw some candy canes over here! [shouts] Come on, come on, put some muscle into it, you nerds!
Frasier: Now, Mary, let's not disparage the good-
[As a cloud of candy canes descends on the hosts:]
Mary: Ow!
Frasier: This might be a good time for a break, but we have an exciting surprise coming up, a special mystery guest.
Mary: It's Santa!
Frasier: Thank you, Mary.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Hello, Mary.
Mary: Hello. Any word on Santa?
Frasier: Oh, he'll be all right. They gave him a coagulant.

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