16 Things ‘Frasier’ Fans Never Knew

7. Who Got The Most Fan Mail?

Drum roll . . . that honor goes to “Eddie” the dog who warmed hearts worldwide. Eddie was played by Moose, a Jack Russell Terrier, who’d been discovered by professional trainer Mathilde de Cagny. He was an energetic dog whose family had given him up to a rescue organization, and Cagny believed this energy would make him an excellent working dog. She was right, and for seven years Moose was a perfect Eddie, the dog who surpassed producers’ hopes during auditions as they looked for one who would stare at Grammer for extended periods—a running joke on the series. When he retired at ten, Enzo his son took on the role of Eddie for the remaining seasons. However, Moose was still living and took a final bow with the cast during the series finale.

8. It’s In His Blood

While numerous guest stars weren’t happy with Grammer’s unusual approach to acting which he labelled “requisite disrespect,” his cast mates were accustomed and learnt to work with it. The actor believed that by learning his lines just moments before each scene, and rehearsing each scene once, he was able to bring more spontaneous realism and energy to each performance.

9. Who’s Who?

John Mahoney introduced David Hyde Pierce to the wonders of opera and wine, though his character Martin didn’t care for either. What’s ironic is that on the flip side, Pierce’s character Niles was obsessed and well-versed in both these “finer things.”