Writer:	Jeffrey Richman
Director:	David Lee
Star:	Kelsey Grammer (Dr. Frasier Crane),  Moose (Eddie),  John Mahoney (Martin Crane),  Dan Butler (Robert "Bulldog" Briscoe (seasons 4 - 6, recurring otherwise)),  Peri Gilpin (Roz Doyle),  David Hyde Pierce (Dr. Niles Crane),  Jane Leeves (Daphne Moon Crane)
Guest Star:	Brandi Burkett (Wella),  Wayne Alexander (Peter Soutendeck),  Jack Sydow (Alfred Larkin),  Nancy Linari (Elaine Hensley),  Rosemary Murphy (Carol Larkin),  Patricia Wettig (Stephanie),  Lisa Akey (Christine)

For his work in this episode, David Lee won the 1997 Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series. This episode was also nominated for a 1997 Emmy for Outstanding Editing in a Multi-Camera Series. (edit) Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce appeared as Sideshow Bob and his brother Cecil on "The Simpsons" episode "Brother From Another Series" two days before this episode aired. There were many references to "Frasier" in that episode. (edit)

Daphne: Oh, you know, I've always been fascinated by these birds that can actually learn how to talk.
Martin: Oh, they can't talk. They just drill a few words into them at the pet shop, and then they never learn anything else after that.
Frasier: It is attractive though.
Martin: Yeah, well, that's the way they are. Cute, but stupid.
BABY: Awwk, Cute, but stupid!
(Martin begins to imitate Baby's actions)
Frasier:You know Daphne, perhaps we should just leave these two alone. I sense a real battle of wits shaping up here.
(edit) Niles: I don't think my reputation can suffer anymore than it already has.
Frasier: I wouldn't be so sure about that. Wearing a white bird after Labor day! (edit) Niles: (opening the door to his new apartment) Ah, glad you made it
Frasier: You know, Niles, this precious little building of yours isn't as exclusive as you think. Your doorman waved me right through.
Niles: Well, that's because he knows you.
Frasier: Oh, a fan of my show?
Niles: No, he lives in your building.
(edit) Frasier: I've let Roz set me up on another one of her blind dates.
Daphne: Who's the lovely woman?
Frasier: Oh, a friend from her aerobics. Well, perhaps it won't be too bad. She's 32, has a terrific body... Apparently thinks I'm God's gift to broadcasting.
Niles: Well, at least you have one thing in common.
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At one point Martin mentions that Baby is in the kitchen eating peanut butter. Birds actually should NEVER be given peanut butter because peanuts can be fatally toxic to birds. Also, birds should not be allowed in the kitchen at any time. There are too many dangers, plus the fumes given off from Teflon cookware are also deadly to birds. In addition, it seems very strange that fussy and germophobic Niles would keep an animal in his kitchen, close to his food and cooking supplies, no matter how much affection he has for the creature.
(edit) Shortly after Frasier attempts to lift the bird off of Niles' head when it first becomes attached, it is clearly visible that Baby moves her feet to get a better footing.
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The Montana
This is probably based on the Manhattan luxury building the Dakota, best known recently for being the site of the murder of John Lennon (edit) Title: To Kill a Talking Bird
The episode title is in reference to the 1959 Harper Lee novel and 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird" for which Gregory Peck won the 1962 Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
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