A lesser therapist might say that I, I didn't think much of an award that they're willing to give to the likes of me. Actually, I was on my way to the awards ceremony and I thought I'd drop by and thank you for the flowers. And he's just as smart and successful as Frasier. Continue, please. Dr. Tewksbury is at his desk, straightening up. Emcee: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this year's Seattle Broadcasting Awards. Frasier is looking out the window, Dr. Tewksbury is on the phone. Frasier: He's my old mentor from Harvard, Dad. Frasier: Is it my imagination, or has she gained weight since breakfast? Frasier: Well, that one's a little out there. Martin: Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the winner of the Stephen R. Shafer Lifetime Achievement Award, my son, Frasier Crane. Martin: See, your brother's not the only one gettin' a prize tonight. Niles: Hello. Niles: Well, he'll be here in a minute. Roz: Daphne? Why not "I'm proud of you"? William Tewksbury." You know what the problem is: the caller feels empty. You must be very proud." [to Kenny] He is.
Plan: A: nine nominations; Q: How many nominations does KACL have in this year's Seattle Broadcasting Awards? A: the Stephen R. Shafer Lifetime Achievement Award; Q: What award is Frasier receiving? A: Harvard; Q: Where did Dr. William Tewkesbury attend school? A: Dr. William Tewkesbury; Q: Who wrote the congratulatory note to Frasier? A: René Auberjonois; Q: Who played Dr. William Tewkesbury? A: the note; Q: What does Frasier worry is missing a subtext? A: a possible subtext; Q: What does Frasier ask Dr. Tewkesbury about the note? A: his secretary; Q: Who wrote the note for Dr. Tewkesbury? A: the ensuing conversation; Q: What sets Frasier thinking about his achievements? A: his achievements; Q: What does Frasier think about after he receives the award? A: emptiness; Q: What does Frasier feel after talking to Dr. Tewkesbury? A: Martin; Q: Who is trying to reassure Niles that he is just as successful as Frasier? A: constant reassurance; Q: What does Martin give Niles to help him feel better about his award? A: Daphne; Q: Who has continued to eat constantly and put on weight? A: weight; Q: What has Daphne put on that Niles has not noticed? Summary: KACL has nine nominations in this year's Seattle Broadcasting Awards, and Frasier is being given the Stephen R. Shafer Lifetime Achievement Award. He receives some flowers and a congratulatory note from his old Harvard mentor, Dr. William Tewkesbury ( René Auberjonois ). He begins to worry that the note says "you must be very proud", and not "I am proud of you". He decides to call on Dr. Tewkesbury before attending the award ceremony, to ask him about a possible subtext in the note. There is none; his secretary wrote it for him. However, the ensuing conversation sets Frasier thinking about his achievements, and he suddenly feels a terrible sense of emptiness. Meanwhile, Martin is doing his best to give Niles constant reassurance that, although Frasier is the one receiving an award, Niles is just as successful. Niles is touched, but finds his efforts a little tiresome. Daphne has continued to eat constantly and put on weight, and Niles is the only one who has not noticed.