m00n Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I admit, I didn't watch Frasier each week, however, I really did enjoy the show when it was on. I just watched the series fanally (sp?). I can't help but feel that was a rather weak ending. It felt like it wasn't really the end of the show... Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Never saw a single episode myself Rick. You doing OK? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Seems like the final episode of any long-running series is a real let down. Cheers - lame Seinfeld - whoa boy.. sucked Friends - didn't see it, but heard it was kinda blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 ---------------- On 5/14/2004 12:12:40 AM T2K wrote: Never saw a single episode myself Rick. You doing OK? Keith ---------------- Yeah, everything is rosie over here and you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I thought it was excellent, shadee in parts but alot better, than the friends final episode. Rock on Fraazz...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 Really? The problem I found was that there was no lead up to the end of the show. They never really set the stage for the end, however, with friends, the show was coming to and end and you could feel it in the script. Eh.. I dunno, just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 When you see how some series handle the series finale it makes it even sadder to see those that do it poorly. I was a big M*A*S*H fan, and in my opinion the series finale was one of the greatest examples of television theater and all that it can be that I've ever seen. The finale of Newhart was one of the best surprize twists, and a wink and a nod to the loyal fans of Bob Newhart that followed his career, and I think I laughed louder and longer at the last 30 seconds of that show than at anything else I've ever watched. It's too bad that there are so few examples of this that I'm having trouble coming up with others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKO Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 MOON ....I guess you didnt hear Frazer,s last remark. He landed in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Reed Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Why Chicago? I thought he was going to San Francisco. What did I miss? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W. Bailey Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Prob something to do with the "Frazier" character being the longest running sitcom charactor...felt like a big set-up for the next season and another "new" show to me. "Welcome to Chicago"...good catch! It didn't sink-in until now. Have to admint I miss "WKRP in Cinncinnatii" it's just too hard to spell (sorry buckeyes). I agree the last M*A*S*H show will always be the benchmark for a final series ending IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Reed Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Just figured it out. The love of his life moved home to Chicago. I guess he followed her there rather than the San Francisco job. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 Maybe they are setting up for s spinoff. Huh.. I wonder what the changes are. There was Cheers, they spun off Fraiser, and now a new one with the same character? Would be intereting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 sorry, double post, damn I hate those server stalllllllllllssssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I actually heard that to on the radio the other day of a possible spin off. I totally agree with RayG...MASH was the best, and there is no comparison with others, that was a true classic IMO. I didn't think Seinfeld was the great either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 I think they were all weak as far as endings. But then again, it can't be an easy task to end something that's beem going for 10 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 ---------------- On 5/14/2004 7:56:49 AM Ray Garrison wrote: I was a big M*A*S*H fan, and in my opinion the series finale was one of the greatest examples of television theater and all that it can be that I've ever seen. The finale of Newhart was one of the best surprize twists, and a wink and a nod to the loyal fans of Bob Newhart that followed his career, and I think I laughed louder and longer at the last 30 seconds of that show than at anything else I've ever watched. It's too bad that there are so few examples of this that I'm having trouble coming up with others... ---------------- MASH and Newhart were great. Most other endings were let-downs, but here's two more final episodes that I thought were really excellent: The Wonder Years and Quantum Leap. Just my 2 cents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgeorge Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 I thought the ending was appropriate. After all, one of the recurring themes thoughout the series was Frazier trying to find the "love of his life". I don't think they should do a spin-off of another spin-off. That's like copying a LP to tape and then copying the tape. It just starts to sound lousy after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I'm with jeffgeorge. I enjoyed 'Cheers' and I enjoyed 'Fraiser' (albeit, not every week). But, 20 years of "The Kelsey Grammer Show" is enough. Give somebody else a chance. Don't get me wrong as I'm not knocking Grammer. I'm just ready for a change I guess. I thought the twist to the ending was appropriate. I did catch the word "Chicago" right away. We watched it last night as we'd recorded it on our ReplyTV unit (like a TiVo). We thought it was a good ending and we enjoyed the retrospective hour prior to the last episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierceb Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 OK, This thread is just bugging me wondering what the ending was about, I thought it would be explained by now. Unfortunately, I only caught the last 15 minutes of the show, and understood that he was suppose to go to San Fran, but landed in Chicago. What was he going to Chicago for? What is the love of his life? Could somebody please explain??? -PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcoker Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Yes during the episode the love of his life moved to Chicago. Fraiser then made the decision he needed a change and took a job with a radio station in San Francisco. In the final minutes it shows Fraiser on the plan taking with another woman and the stewardess announces "Welcome to Chicago" then the show ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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