Frasier - The Best of Niles Crane

[@StargirlWithALibrary]

Using Netflix, along with the fact that I still don't have a job, I have gone through four seasons in two days. Niles is my favorite. No contest. Best sitcom ever!! I like it even more than Friends!!

[@looshyx9122]

Haha same here! I love Martin and Niles

[@wompastompa3692]

+Elise Quackenbush I had this growing up. One of my personal favorites is the episode where Frasier and Lilith are trying to get little Freddy in to a prestigious academy on Thanksgiving Day.

[@aaronmcavinue3376]

+Elise Quackenbush Oh Niles is so funny. Frasier is funny too. He's so comically arrogant lol . I always watch the reruns when they're on TV. Or on Netflix. Or any other time really.

[@Yesica1993]

+Elise Quackenbush Wow, I could've written this comment! (Especially the jobless part.)

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

if that's your actual pic you should try modeling :)

[@BlLLIONAlRE]

Niles' mannerisms, fake smile and panic attacks are gold.

[@lanabanana68]

indeed; i always thought i was the only one to wipe down cafe' chairs until i watched Frasier.I love him.

[@TheJellymonty]

I like how Eddie is always there when Niles has mishaps.

[@danbytp]

Because Eddie had it in for him and planned all of it!

[@imisstoronto3121]

And cant tell anyone!!

[@danbytp]

@@imisstoronto3121 Because he's laughing his tail off!🐕

[@sonyab1974]

@@danbytp ROFL!

[@wendyshell8679]

TheJellymonty the silent witness!

[@Taintless101]

Niles is one of, if not the, greatest ever sitcom character. David Hyde Pierce is absolutely wonderful.

[@israelparper6080]

Niles Crane, Dr Perry Cox, and Ron Swanson are my three goats of US sitcoms.

[@AnnetteKendall1963]

It never fails to amaze me how great the writers are in this show.The intellectual wit cannot be compared to any other show out there and I for one applaude their efforts as they are brilliant.

[@Phethario]

Sheldon and BBT could match it a couple of seasons. He's kinda like Niles, and the writing were very scientific accurate (even the formulas on the boards in the background were real). But it went downhill very fast after s3.

[@NoName-bh4pf]

+Einar Pers Sheldon and Niles are totally different. TBBT shouldn't even be mentioned around a show like Frasier.

[@vjlove1218]

Season one is the only notable season for bbt. I'm suprised it made it to 11 seasons considering it goes downhill more and more every year. Everything that made the show special is no longer there at this point.

[@lancasterII]

Hopefully you have also seen and loved "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister." :)

[@martinfrasier5167]

Lessons on life and morality tales is how I describe the show

[@perfectsense3240]

I maintain that Frasier "started" as a Cheers spinoff, but after 11 seasons I think we can all agree it was it's own thing. Great show.

[@partyguy101ify]

Indeed, especially since the writers butchered every main Cheers character on Frasier except for Lilith, Carla, and perhaps Woody. They turned Sam into a sex-addicted moron, Diane into an annoying lunatic, Cliff into a man in psychosis with illusions of grandeur, and Rebecca as possibly being dead when "Cheerful Goodbyes" aired. It was like they were merely caricatures of their original selves.

[@marsneedstowels]

Norm was still just... Norm.-al.

[@sbraypaynt]

Better than Cheers

[@partyguy101ify]

@Jonathan Parks All 11 seasons.

[@lanabanana68]

totally.I love it far more than i ever did Cheers (all due respect to Cheers).Niles is my absolute favourite,although indeed they are all brilliant together,and is the reason i keep watching the show.I never tire of it and Niles is just sublime.The perfect match for Frasier.

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

Oh my lands that episode where he sets the couch on fire and keeps fainting at the sight of his own blood just SLAYED me the first time I saw it! Just ten straight minutes of DHP and his brilliant wordless comedy!

[@laurih.t.8723]

They should have included when he got the pot brownie from Roz and is doing his panic gasps as he walks past the cops leaving the coffee shop.. HILARIOUS 😂😂😂

[@duckduckgooseberry7051]

It's my mum's favourite scene in the entire show

[@pseudonayme7717]

Great comedy acting no doubt. I did feel a bit sorry for Eddy in that scene though 😄

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

25 years ago my mom casually came upon DHP in a Hallmark store in our hometown in Vermont. She was so surprised all she could say was, “You’re you!” He gently cocked his head, smiled like a perfect gentleman and said, “Yes.” He was in the area celebrating a relatives college graduation. That was it. He was dressed like Niles would be for autumn; impeccably. 💖🦩

[@cazia9]

That garburator/coffee grinder bit? Everyone I know would have the same reaction as Niles!

[@fifimsp]

That's exactly what I said. We would have all reacted that way.

[@kirnpu]

@@fifimsp Absolutely!!!

[@MEGADEEZOO]

FACTS!!!

[@patwats8860]

I wouldn’t have put my hand in there in the first place! Stil roar every time I see it.

[@72lovelight72]

I Love Niles he is the cutest ever.... hes the reason why i'm hooked on this show... and i also love his dad he is soooo funny too....

[@SingersDream]

No matter how many times I watch this video,it will never get old. 😂😂😂😂

[@EdnaPenaflor-l1y]

David Hyde Pierce is a superb actor. His role as Niles Crane is so hilarious that even to this day, watching replays of Frasier makes me laugh out loud. Congratulations. Watching from Victoria, BC, Canada.

[@squirreIs]

Niles is priceless! I still watch the reruns. :)

[@elliekelli]

Britt Johansen ME TOO🙋🏻‍♀️I LOVE DAVID HYDE PIERCE. The whole cast are brilliant together!

[@multazimah9126]

These moments are very funny, but very slapstick! Some of Niles' best moments are his hilariously sharp banter!

[@HackneyShark]

Multazimah Agreed, but watching this, it's occurred to me that I never appreciated what a superb physical comedian David Hyde-Pierce was.

[@fifimsp]

+HackneyShark Me too. This compilation makes you realize it. I think hands down Niles Crane is my favorite T.V. Character of all time.

[@aaronmcavinue3376]

+HackneyShark Oh I know right? He's like the next Jim Carey or something lol. I wonder how many takes he went through to get those gags just right.

[@partyguy101ify]

+Aaron McAvinue I would say he's similar to Jim Carey, not the next Jim Carey, since their careers both started roughly at the same time.

[@aaronmcavinue3376]

***** I see. Good to know. Thanks for clarifying that

[@DiZtheJedi]

Oh, the creators put him through so much! He's such a good sport, let's hear a round of applause for David Hyde Pierce!

[@fifimsp]

+Morrille Nagy Yeah, you don't realize that he's actually a pretty good physical actor.

[@ivx8345]

"pretty" good??!!! The man is a geniuson that.

[@applejuice512]

👏👏👏

[@gummieworms3909]

👏👏👏

[@atomsea03]

👏👏👏

[@ryanschmit3948]

David Hyde Pierce is is on the level of charlie chaplin when it comes to physical comedy. Guys a genius.

[@nigelft]

Probably ... But I'd say more a mix of Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd ...

[@calarete6853]

@@nigelft fuck off

[@lanabanana68]

i concur.

[@kevinpatrickcarey3741]

JOhn Ritter of Threes COmpany level

[@sangredelic]

@@nigelft Buster Keaton for sure. They even refer to Keaton in one of the episodes.

[@33uptempo]

Never, never, never get tired of watching this show, and laughing out loud!

[@patriciamcdermott9589]

me either and i laugh so hard! if i'm ever sad all i have to do is watch some Fraiser and my mood will improve.

[@nickhollman2864]

He is consistently excellent, especially in the 'Ski Lodge' episode

[@richardgoodley7845]

im not gay guy

[@deniseg812]

I'm not gay, Ghi!

[@deniseg812]

My favorite is when he sets the house on fire.

[@kelseyk530]

The Ski Lodge, The Doctor Is Out, You've Been Served, "The Club", "Corkmaster," forgot the name of the fencing episode, and the restaurant are all top 5 episodes easily. And the three clips in which he burns Frasier's couch and destroys the apartment in his 6 min silent physical comedy routine, when they are playing Pictionary and Frasier's nasty GG is choking, and BeBe and the cigarettes while she's trying to quit smoking.

[@samf.s.7731]

Hey, he was good in Ham Radio too, when he played 6 characters 😂 DHP is a good voice actor.

[@ithinkimcrazyhehehe]

"counter suit!" lol my favorite episode

[@fifimsp]

One of my favorite scenes for sure. When he does the full spin around and takes out the coat rack and then slams down on the table. LOL.

[@anabelleedwards6470]

What's the name of the episode?

[@johnboy7856]

Anabelle Edwards High Crane Drifter from Season 3

[@josephbailey3968]

That guy in the coffee shop resembles Henry Winkler.

[@laj2240]

He's the best, but these are his slapstick moments only. :) He also has some of the best lines! A great actor, supported by great writers.

[@extremesoutherngal]

David Hyde Pierce is one of my all time favorite actors. I always saw him as primarily a comedy actor, but I got to see his dark side in "The Perfect Host." He scared the CRAP out of me- I won't spoil it. If you haven't seen it, you're in for a treat. He's very versatile in his ability to make you believe his character is not just a character. It took me a long time to see him as Niles again after that movie. hahahahaha

[@jayja45]

And "the kidnapper started sending me muffins in the mail".

[@johnboy7856]

"If he gets fussy will you turn him over?" "No." "I'm role playing Dad." "Try playing the role of a sane person."

[@livid-la-vida-loca9914]

LMAO!!!

[@lanabanana68]

i love Niles so much; he alone is the reason i will continue to watch Frasier until i die!

[@scotnick59]

David is so brilliantly perfect as Niles and never ceases to crack me up

[@fifimsp]

God these were good. Favorite ever is when the guy touches him in the cafe and he flies all over the place. He's actually a really good physical comedian.

[@TheElliefairy]

I'm in love with Niles xx

[@aaronmcavinue3376]

+TheElliefairy Well then why don't you marry him? I'm jk you can't marry him because I'd do it first! Well actually Daphne did it before either of us so I guess we're out of luck. And then before her was Maris -- thank goodness that marriage is over, am I right? lol.

[@AngieEnz84]

Join the club, my friend :).

[@gummieworms3909]

I promise you Niles, I'll get you the best care that this man's money can provide🤣🤣

[@chriskadlik9867]

4:48 get's me every time. "I just saw one!" "A SPIDER??"

[@nathan2497]

David Hyde Pierce was excellent on Frasier, Niles really was a great character, Smart witty Sitcom Frasier was

[@JonBlondell]

The writing and performances are sublime.

[@murielbarker130]

No matter how many I have seen these clips I still get a stitch watching what happens to Niles love it

[@carolecarr5210]

Niles really was an incredible character with his falls, etc.. Funniest person on that show I always thought. Brilliant writing all around.

[@dawnblue4839]

The one where Niles sets the couch on fire was the best episode ever.

[@sandranaylor2348]

Nile's ironing board scene I can watch time and again

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Same! A classic!🤣👍

[@rebeccagatling2671]

When Niles was preparing for a date at Frasier's apartment, and brought the iron out, because his pant crease wasn't just right, it was hysterical. Only Eddie and Niles and it was the perfect combination. No matter how many times I watch that show I lose my breath from laughing so hard. When he faints from seeing the blood on his finger, it is priceless! Thank you, David!!!

[@shnemr84]

Oh God the white foam scene is probably the funniest everrrrr I die every time I see it!!!

[@tanjaneumann9604]

True...

[@AndrewChapman]

I love how Eddie just sits and watches Niles in these escapades; accidentally setting Frasier's couch on fire (1:15), the kite (1:56) etc.

[@dianetheisen8664]

Yes, Eddie was so calm, too.

[@TheCaptainAmelia]

No he most certainly wasn't, Eddie barked at him in the first scene she mentioned

[@atomsea03]

Man, I love this show. It’s my favorite TV Show of ALL TIME!

[@rickwilliamson9248]

Possibly the greatest physical and comedic actor of the last 30 years. The scene with the fire extinguisher is the funniest physical scene since Lucy stomping grapes.

[@Scallopshell98]

It’s impossible to imagine this show without Niles

[@RMJ1984]

It would definitely not has been as successful.

[@normalil]

The writing and the acting is phenomenal. Niles takes the biscuit though, every time!

[@jeaneaton2731]

Omg !!!😂😂😂😂😂 Love this show. I watch the reruns on Direct tv late at night into the morning on Hallmark Channel.

[@chrisblaszczyk3512]

Niles is so talented. I can watch this over and over again. They should have included when he had panic attack and hid under the piano. He was a genius with this character.

[@AngieEnz84]

That back and forth with the fencing instructor is hysterical. One of my favorite episodes. Thank god the creators of this show found Pierce and snapped him up. He's brilliant.

[@mrjohnklake]

The only character that was different from the first drafts was Daphne. Originally she was supposed to be a Latina housekeeper but they reworked the character to fit Jane Leeves. DHP was the first person cast as the perfect brother for Frasier. I believe they were willing to drop the character of Niles if DHP had not taken the part.

[@jeaneaton2731]

Frasier was the FUNNIEST show, and I still watch the reruns .😂💯% THE BEST!

[@billlloyd4029]

David Hyde Pierce is brilliant. I watch Frasier repeats just to get my daily dose of Niles...

[@yvettelaudat9546]

DHP is nuts man! Can't get enough of Niles :)

[@maggiegarber246]

I love it when he stops running with the scissors, just as if he was a child again.

[@janebradley1846]

Id forgotten how hilarious frasier was, Niles absolutely stole the show.

[@mgg5418]

Great physical comedy! Some of those scenes make me laugh out loud, especially the garbage disposal one 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lubzeN]

OMG ! I can’t stop laugh 😆 and cry 😢 ! Niles the best !

[@psakbar]

I remember seeing these for the first time and they are still as funny! David Hyde Pierce is one of a kind.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

The ironing incident is my favorite!🤣👍

[@firefalcon100]

the hot and foamy was the best gag they did i think. the set up for it was spot on

[@valerieaue7961]

His physical comedy is brilliant!

[@nthgth]

When you realize he's got this physical comedy in addition to his fantastic command of other types of comedy

[@michauxbôts]

When you realize he can't play Straight to save his life...

[@lovingsongs1762]

The brilliant writers gave Niles the better lines, IMO, which he delivered like a prince, but he was also king of the pratfalls. David Hyde Pierce is one of the most talented actors of all time. The fact that he's a singer and concert pianist are just sidebars to his multiple talents. I wonder if it's fair for one man to have so many talents!

[@jonnnyren6245]

Dr. Niles Crane, clumsy yet lovable psychiatrist just like Frasier. And the breathing at 4:44 killed me senseless.

[@lachrisiacallahan3236]

Awh, I hate that they don't have shows like this anymore!!

[@richardhoff1626]

The last scene, easily a top ten ever in television history.

[@sandranaylor2348]

The ironing board scene is one of the funniest sketches ever

[@cathydegraw212]

Almost woke up house laughing out loud!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@fleurelise997]

1:10 John Mahoney trying to keep it together 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 one of the best comedy casts in TV history#

[@sehnissmile]

Frasier was funny, but niles was just hilarious! Main reason I watched the show! :)

[@michaelkadunce3155]

Desiree S.

[@evilrobottolhurst]

I am currently watching about ten episodes of Frasier a week and have come to the conclusion that David Hyde Pierce is the star of the show. A real plus for the show is that these predicaments and antics are funnier in the context of the story - and where do you hear THAT about TV comedy nowadays?

[@Dorgilo]

Robert Tolhurst Well, either him or Moose :P

[@evilrobottolhurst]

"Eddie". I was just watching the one where Niles plans to unscrew a street sign saying "DAPHNE" and is signalling to Eddie to pretend to be urinating on the pole when someone comes past! and Eddie does so!

[@Dorgilo]

I don't remember that one. My Dad introduced me to Frasier, and it's been one of my favourite comedies ever since. We used to record/watch the repeats together, but since I went to uni my Dad stopped recording them because it was taking too much space. I've been home for 3 months, and we're still a year and a half behind! Oh, and the dog's real name was Moose :)

[@beachfish792]

I am currently watching 30 episodes a week. The channel "Lifetime" puts "Frasier" on 6 episodes a day, 5 days a week from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

[@KATE-ob6zk]

I am currently watching about ten episodes of Frasier a day and it is by far my favorite show. Niles is also by far my favorite character. The show would not be the same without him.

[@wompastompa3692]

But why would you break up in to multiple pieces the beauty that is Niles preparing for a dinner date?

[@gloriadiaz6400]

To keep you on the edge of your seat!!!!!!!

[@FretFreak02]

Starts running with scissors, the second he starts, he ha’s an epiphany. “oh no, that’s not how mom has teached us” rotates scissors and shuffles towards the ironing board. It’s these small things that made the show fantastic as well.

[@LiaaaaaaaaAAAAAHH]

I always loved F’s brotherly care for Niles. He was always genuinely looking out for his well being q

[@bettycogswell9851]

Niles was the best. Loved him..

[@robynm7221]

Niles coming out of the bathroom with shave cram all over himself! "I'm gone, just a little hot and foamy." I can't watch this scene without laughing out loud! Thanks for the compilation!! Just priceless!!

[@janettetimms3620]

This scene happened as I read your comment 😂

[@robynm7221]

@@janettetimms3620 Did you crack up when the shaving cream burst 😱 &; Niles walkrd out? 😷😙🤣😅🤣❣

[@honorahill7657]

Truly hilarious 😂❤😂 he should have his own show!! , ❤😂😂😂😂

[@michelleregis6181]

D H Pierce is such an accompllshed perfomer, and as Niles Crane hes great.

[@buckshot704]

David was such a master of physical comedy. 😎👍

[@Peachessassy]

I love Niles he's hilarious. I absolutely love the major the crush he has on Daphne. Haha best show ever.

[@cromwellcruiser]

How his pitch goes up when he gets frustrated is amazing

[@chy03001]

The episode with the steam iron had me in stitches

[@TesIaNews2024]

"Troglodyte" LMAO!!!! The directors must have told him to just knock over as much stuff as possible when he did his physical comedy! I just love this show.

[@swish6754]

He is a gifted physical comedic actor!

[@yellowjag]

Davis Hyde Pierce made this show! And the way the relationship between Niles and Daphene was developed was absolutely fabulous.

[@Glnn_n]

Niles: *Runs into door at full force* Daphne: "Okay i'm ready!" XD

[@dogbarbill]

One of my favorites is when Niles rear-ends the car ahead of him while listening to The Adventures of Bad Boy and Dirty Girl.

[@Lubbylove89]

1:08 Marty's reaction to Niles lol God, this show was pure gold.

[@Gamer2k4]

I'm positive he's trying his best to keep from laughing.

[@ryannoah8711]

Niles: what's that perfume I can smell? Daphne: obsession

[@johnboy7856]

No it isn't, I was just curious

[@gloriadiaz6400]

@@johnboy7856 If my memory is correct the perfume was called "Forbidden." Niles asks, "Is that 'Forbidden?'" And Frasier responds, "In every sense of the word."

[@saraconnor4472]

Lol. Thats just static electricity from the carpet. It can happen to anyone

[@Fermion.]

Stop poking me!

[@JamesDavis-mb1jw]

I wonder where he got his comedic chops. One of the best both physical and in his verbal timing.

[@glnn4071]

I think he is better in physical comedy than Kramer on Seinfeld (plzz don't kill me)

[@stevengregory3991]

I can see why you would say that, but I personally can't choose between the two. Both have their own style. In Kramer's defense, the scenes he does are impressive considering his tall stature. It takes skill to fall down the way he often does without hurting himself.

[@nathan2497]

@uh wot yh for sure frasier and seinfeld were pure gold sitcoms terrific shows awesome acting

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

Seinfeld is so predictable and drab, I cant watch a single episode--Frasier rules

[@-zephyressence-2018]

I applaud your bold and 100% true statement

[@wholeNwon]

No contest

[@MichaelD8393]

0:02 That jig Niles does after jumping onto the piano always gets me, no matter how many times I see it 😂

[@arlenbroege8612]

I am glad its on Netflix . I watch it regularly

[@FranMSK]

I love any time Eddie's just watching.

[@girlysword]

I've suddenly realized why I recognize Niles' voice. He was the stick in Bugs Life right?

[@partyguy101ify]

He was also Drix in Osmosis Jones. Imagine David Hyde Pierce in the same cast as Chris Rock and Bill Murray.

[@lime2333]

He also played someone in the Disney film “Treasure Planet”

[@MehIgotnothing]

He also played Sideshow Bob's brother Cecil in The Simpsons.

[@Redbikemaster]

@@lime2333 yes, the Doctor

[@walterhollister8325]

And also did the voice for that fish guy in Hellboy

[@Freeloverzzz]

very much thanks for making this sooo funny Frasier the best serie ever

[@adamjensen2.0]

Lmao can't stop laughing at niles trying to help daphne breathe and passes out

[@sandranaylor2348]

Great writing, great acting

[@barbarakirkham5687]

When I feel down in dumps...I watch Niles...l laugh and feel so much better

[@patriciamcdermott9589]

i wish someone would put on full episodes. i miss this show so much. i have never laughed so hard at anything else. intelligent, quick and sooo soooo funny!

[@Pancakes4dindin]

The Kite scene is both sweet and hilarious

[@catherinecantine2584]

That Niles, he's such a crack up. even for me. LOL!

[@deesplaylists6941]

The hot & foamy scene is the best one Lmao!

[@kevinpatrickcarey3741]

reminds me of when he was super horny and asked if the waitresses on the plane were also covered in foam lol

[@Concetta20]

The kite and the ironing was so Buster Keaton-esque!

[@tsarkek9963]

How could you possibly leave out "where are my manners... Can I get you some toast?

[@sjfrican]

Hahaha!! The last clip gets me every time! :-)