The acting talents of David Hyde Pierce are further revealed in this episode, as we learn more about the character Dr. Niles Crane. Niles seemed very complacent about his marriage to Maris, not realizing that a woman might come along that would rouse his senses. Daphne Moon, the health care specialist that was hired to take care of Niles' and Frasier's father, just happens to be that one woman that stirs Niles' hormones. He becomes a very different person around her, and thus he becomes a more interesting character to watch. One of the fun things to witness in human nature is how a romance can develop from one spark of interest, and the beginning of that spark lies right here in this episode, though Daphne seems oblivious to it.
David Hyde Pierce does such a wonderful job at acting out his instant attraction to Daphne that we all remember what it's like to experience love at first sight. However, the circumstances of his marriage force him to try and push away his feelings, and he even denies them to his brother Frasier. But observant and watchful Frasier knows all too well what is going on, and we suspect that Niles probably takes comfort in knowing deep down that his brother knows the feelings that he is afraid to express.moreless
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Episode Summary
Frasier and Niles agree to eat at Martin's favorite restaurant, not anticipating its "laid-back" atmosphere, which leads to the boys offending Martin.
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Kelsey Grammer
Dr. Frasier Crane
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Jane Leeves
Daphne Moon Crane
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David Hyde Pierce
Dr. Niles Crane
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ADD TRIVIA- Each episode has a different beginning title having to do with the Skyline of Seattle. This episode features lights turning on in the surrounding buildings near the Space Needle. Edit
- When Niles meets Daphne she is folding a black shirt. The position of the shirt changes from being already folded in her hand to being held by the collar and back from shot to shot. Edit
- When Niles, Frasier and Martin entered the Timber Mill, Niles remarked that the smell of charred meat in the Timber Mill triggered a scent memory for him. He then realized it reminded him of Maris in her home tanning bed. However, in "Voyage of the Damned" we learn that Maris cannot be exposed to even a few minutes of sunlight or she will "sear like an ahi tuna." If Maris cannot be exposed to even a few minutes of UV rays, how can she use a home tanning bed? Edit
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ADD NOTES- International Airdates United Kingdom: 4th May 1994, Channel 4 Edit
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Niles: The food is to die for!
Martin: Niles, your country and your family is to die for. Food is to eat.
Edit - Frasier: I just don't think it's very smart to make rude gestures at other drivers. Martin: He cut you off! Frasier: That doesn't matter. You do not antagonise a man whose bumper sticker says: "If you're close enough to read this, I'll kill you!" Martin: Big talk from a Volvo. Edit
- Martin: Sometimes, there's nothing like a good steak! Frasier: How I wish this was one of those times. Edit
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Niles: The food is to die for!
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ADD ALLUSIONS- Episode Title: Dinner at Eight The title of the episode is a reference to the famous 1933 film of the same name, Dinner at Eight. Edit
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