TEXT: ACT ONE Scene One - KACL. Frasier is wrapping up his show. Frasier: Well, that's all the time we have for this afternoon, Seattle. This is Dr. Frasier Crane, wishing you good afternoon, and good mental health. He goes off the air and starts gathering his things into his briefcase. Roz comes into his booth. Roz: Frasier, if I ask your opinion about something, will you give me an honest answer and not just tell me what you think I want to hear? Frasier: Absolutely, Roz. Anytime, all you have to do is ask. Behind his back, Roz puts on a new hat. Frasier turns around, looks - and heads for the door. Roz: Oh, I knew it. Frasier: Oh, no, no, Roz, I'm just kidding. I love it! Roz: Really? Frasier: Yes, it looks great. Roz: Are you sure? Frasier: Trust me. Roz: OK. It's just in my condition I'm just a little insecure. You know, every time I see something cute in the window, I remember how I look and I think, "no way." A handsome, dark-haired young man appears in the glass, sees Frasier, and knocks, grinning. Roz: Here we go again. Frasier: Gosh, that's my cousin! Nikos! What are you doing here? Nikos: [coming through the door] I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd stop by! They hug. Frasier: Oh, it's great to see you! My God, it's been ages. Oh yes, I'd like you to meet my producer, Roz Doyle. Roz: [shaking hands] Hi. Frasier: This is Nikos, my father's brother's son. Roz: Well, I would have never pegged you for a Crane. Frasier: Oh, well, he's half Greek. He gets his looks from his mom. Roz: I'll bet he gets looks from lots of women. Frasier: Roz! Nikos
SUMMARY:
Frasier receives a visit at KACL from his half-Greek cousin, Nikos, who is planning to get married soon and wants Frasier, Martin and Niles to come to the wedding. They realize that his fearsome mother, Zora (guest star Patti LuPone ), did not send the invitations. This is due to a long-standing rift between her and Frasier: five years ago, he advised Nikos to follow his preferred career ( juggling ) rather than go to medical school as Zora wanted. Since then, she refuses to speak to or acknowledge him, Niles or Martin at all, and she imposes the same restrictions on her husband Walt, Martin's brother. Consequently, Martin is not keen to attend the wedding, and neither is Niles, in case he runs into cousin Yvonne, who has a crush on him. Frasier, however, wants to see Nikos happy, and after accepting his invitation, manages to reconcile with Zora on condition that he never gives advice to Nikos again. He finds this promise harder to honor than he expected, when he deduces that Nikos' affections lie elsewhere. He gets involved once again, ignoring Zora's warning, and Nikos calls the wedding off. Zora, in a rage, attacks Frasier who flees while Martin and Walt say their goodbyes once more.