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The Great Crane Robbery

‘The Great Crane Robbery’

Season 8, Episode 4 - Aired November 14, 2000

When the station is taken over by a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Frasier takes it upon himself to teach the guy about the finer things in life.

Quote from Niles

Niles: Daphne, I know it's difficult, but once she gives me that divorce, we can go anywhere we want. Paris, Florence, Rio.
Daphne: How about my room to fold laundry?
Niles: I hear it's lovely this time of year.

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Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Oh, uh, Dad, listen, you know, I've got some company coming over. So if you don't mind, uh-
Martin: Oh, hot date, huh?
Frasier: Well, actually, Dad, the new station owner's coming by to hear some ideas I have about my show.
Martin: Well, it's a woman at least, right?
Frasier: Whatever gets you out of the room faster, Dad.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Excuse me. [answers phone] Hello? Ah, Todd, yes, we were just talking about you. Yes, no. No, no, no, no, no, never French cuffs with a button-down collar. [to Niles] He's being fitted by Javier.
Niles: Very nice.
Frasier: [on the phone] The long collar, yes. What sort of stripes? Don't move, I'll be right down there! [hangs up] I have to go.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Ah, Mel.
Mel: Frasier. You're looking...
Frasier: And you. We must do this again.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Oh, what are you two doing here? Todd's apartment's one floor down.
Roz: We know. But why walk into his housewarming alone when we can go in with his idol?
Frasier: Oh, please, I'm hardly his idol. I'm a paragon at best.

Quote from Kenny

Kenny: What's that?
Frasier: Oh, just a little something that Todd admired when he was over.
Kenny: I didn't know we were supposed to bring gifts. Oh, I'm screwed. I am so fired. God, why did I give my wife the go-ahead for that above-ground pool?

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Now, remember, that Todd has had people working round the clock, transforming his apartment into his vision of style and taste. And no matter how primitive we may think it is, it's best to be kind. We don't want to stifle his budding creativity.
Roz: You also don't want to stifle that fat syndication deal he's putting together for you.
Frasier: Oh, Roz, you are so cynical. That's why you could never be a mentor.

Quote from Niles

Frasier: Hello, Niles. Say, if memory serves, you went to the opera with Mel last night. So, did you cause a public spectacle? I didn't read anything in the society pages.
Niles: No, well, it didn't go exactly as I expected. At intermission I got my drink and waited for someone to approach Mel. And finally someone did. Founder's Circle stalwart Ace Lemieux.
Frasier: Ah.
Niles: I coiled, panther-like, ready to fling my drink on his shirtfront, when I noticed he was wearing that wool crepe hand-tailored tuxedo of his. And, well, [laughs nervously] I couldn't raise my hand against such a magnificent garment.
Frasier: Niles, that tux is a blend and you know it.
Niles: Yes, yes, of course I know it. Frasier, I-I just couldn't do it. That kind of loutish behavior, it's just not in my nature.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Oh well, good for you, good for you. Now Todd, I-I'd like to talk to you about your apartment.
Todd: You don't like it.
Frasier: No, no, I do like it. I've liked it for eight years.

Quote from Frasier

Todd: Hey, you want to come see my new car? I have a feeling you're gonna like it.
Frasier: I have a feeling I will.

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