Funny Scene From Frasier - Niles Causes Fire "Silent Scene"

[@kirk0respite]

Whoever came up with this scene right down to carrying scissors like he’s in elementary school this is one of the greatest scenes in tv history

[@sammyshehole]

I always wondered if the scissors thing was a reference to the Cheers episode where Frasier does the opposite and runs with the scissors lol

[@greglaird482]

Is there anyone else out there who loves comedy, came here after reading people raving about this scene excited to watch it, and left feeling confused. I get the production but I missed the joke. I can't be alone in this... can I? Do certain mbti types like this? Do only older white males? If there any minority out there who finds this funny - please explain the humour. Not the dogs good acting. Thank you

[@jpsned]

Rob Hanning was the writer for this episode: season six' "Three Valentines" (1999).

[@2ridiculous41]

@@greglaird482 I am going to guess you are American.

[@angelagriffin5130]

@@greglaird482 Our you a fan? Are you aware of Niles neuroses? And medical issues? It's the details. The fact that he can't let one thing go. Perfect storms generally are funny. But technically speaking this does depend on inside jokes.

[@BiohazardBunney]

The fact that he tries to take precautions with everything he does but somehow makes it worse is prime comedy

[@bellerain381]

When he stops to carry the scissors the correct way is too perfect!!!

[@CenturianEagle]

Lmao so funny, this episode is HILARIOUS in general, remember later when poor Frasier can’t tell if he’s on a date or not? 🤣🤣🤣

[@gypsy698]

This was SO funny, that I nearly choked to death. I can't remember the last time something effected me SO intensely. Thank you SO much! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hairysteed]

Never run with scissors. Otherwise you'll set your apartment on fire!

[@chloegrey41]

Absolute comedy genius!! 😂😂

[@202makoto]

Let's not forget Eddie's great performance. I know there is a trainer off camera, but that dog is still brilliant

[@dabalma]

His real name was Moose and he was a real actor 😂. Smartest dog I've ever seen in a movie/series Rest in peace Moose

[@turnupthesun81]

As well trained as he was he was a true professional to not run away when Niles fire extinguisher was being spayed all over.

[@lancomedic]

@@turnupthesun81 I see what you did there.

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

​@@dabalmanot sure when the exact switch over was but it could've also been his son, Enzo, who took over the role eventually. Apparently neither dog were actually that nice to be around, Enzo specifically if I recall correctly. Both were aggressive but one of them was much worse than the other.

[@hydeandzeke]

​@@CoRLex-jh5vx Enzo was famously well trained. The problem was that Enzo and Moose couldn't be in the same room together.

[@eddieboyky]

David Hyde Pierce has to be one of the greatest physical comedians since Lucille Ball.

[@brendakdavis8634]

Agree.

[@jakevendrotti1496]

Have been thinking the exact same. Can't believe I never noticed until lately - brilliant classic scene all around.

[@jrlomy2k]

Wrong. John Ritter was. Watch threes company

[@eddieboyky]

@@jrlomy2k I said "one of." Acknowledging that doesn't take away from anyone else.

[@lauramalek3128]

@@eddieboyky true. And for Ritter...RIP, also true.

[@diane7334]

One of the best examples of comedic genius. David Hyde Pearce was perfect as Niles

[@changinglanes869]

I agree

[@richardclifford003]

Wouldn't you say Niles was doing his Mr Bean impression? When I first saw this scene, I laughed so hard I cried. I then did a "Niles" and pissed myself. Funniest scene EVER!!!

[@followwhatilike]

He WAS "perfect" as Niles!!! He deserved all the awards he got! They all were great! I hated it when the series came to an end!!!

[@followwhatilike]

I still watch these episodes over and over again on Hallmark!!! I don't mind that I've seen them a half a dozen times or more! They are so fun and can cheer you right up!!

[@TheTsar1918]

The only tragedy of this scene was never seeing Frasier’s reaction afterwards.

[@langdonalger9219]

TheTsar1918 Oh for God’s sake Niles!

[@mrcritical6751]

Imagine the face of his date, she gets upstairs only to find the door wide open with Niles on the floor with his trousers off, the sofa on fire and the dog barking up a storm

[@BethGoth15]

Fuck Frasier's reaction, what about his date?!!!!! 😂

[@drewdricky]

Explanation please!!! 😂😂😂

[@Hairysteed]

@@drewdricky I could hear that! 🤣🤣

[@Owl_Space]

I hold up this scene as a classic, even textbook, lesson in physical comedy. Not once does Niles need to speak, not once is so much as a caption laid out. His every thought is conveyed, his actions all in character, no wackiness is needed. This is, quite literally, a five and a half minute masterclass in physical comedy.

[@buggyboogle9]

I’m not really a fan of physical comedy - Jim Carrey, even Robin Williams, but….. David Hyde-Pierce…is just brilliant. I can think of so many scenes: the yoga class, the starting pistol, the sword fight, the egg time keeping scene with Elvis Costello and on and on. And that’s not even touching on his other brilliance…his comic timing and delivery,

[@Jack1999n]

One of my favorite moments In this scene is when he's reading the lable of the laquor??? Turpentine??? I don't know my cleaning liquids, anyway just that he's reading it by candle light and the moment you can see as his eyes hit the word FLAMMABLE, the perfect movement and reaction, not a single word but you know exactly what happened, even if it's a bit obvious of a gag it's timed perfectly

[@gregdebaggis5032]

It's a true classic piece of physical comedy equal to all the old masters!!

[@cheriem432]

He *does" make little noises, though! 🙃

[@cheriem432]

Although his various noises are excellent! Didn't Kelsey direct?

[@SchweitzerMan]

My drama teacher in grade 11 played this for us and everyone was laughing. It's pure genius, is it any wonder why he won so many Emmys and was nominated every year?

[@kendallrivers1119]

If I'm not mistaken only Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, Michael J. Fox, Tony Shaloub and John Larroquette have won multiple emmys for best actors in comedies consecutively right?

[@rumble360]

I think jim parsons did as well

[@susanpoisson3082]

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite Frasier scene. My late mother and I used to watch this and laugh so hard...I think of her every time I see it.

[@gloriadiaz6400]

My mom and I watched it too...we named our Silky Terrier puppy Daphne...

[@stubbler1969]

My late mom loved Frasier too, and we watched it together. I remember her laughing so hard! ❤

[@josephm3966]

That's a truly wonderful memory!

[@wingnut049]

That HAS to be the funniest scene in the entire run of the series.

[@_Sakidora_]

Jeff Grossman it was!!!

[@kalamere]

I agree it was a nod to Lucille Ball.

[@lourdesabreu4537]

Second funniest I still say Daphne killing the eel during the bus run episode is my number one freezer moment of all time

[@teeholt750]

My favorite scene and yes THE funniest

[@chanieweiss4288]

One of the funniest scenes in television.

[@scotth1992]

I just started re-watching Frasier and forgot just how darn funny it was, and so well-written. David Hyde Pierce is truly a gift; his timing and mannerisms make the show. The ensemble cast works so well together. This scene would be a classic in any era!

[@lsmatheny]

I remember seeing this when it aired and thinking how wonderful it was -- a silent 5 minute comedy gem.

[@boscojones3658]

+Laura Matheny Same here as well , Gems they are

[@mytipsycat]

This is one of the best non-verbal comedy routines I've seen. Had me & my husband in stitches during a pretty tragic period in our lives. First real belly laugh in months.

[@mytipsycat]

Oh... And for the record... Gotta love the dog!

[@bovnycccoperalover3579]

No silent when Mozart is playing.😂 Overture to "La Nozze di Figaro".

[@robz.3225]

Same here

[@zsifk3212]

I was literally on the floor. I could not breathe from laughter. This is probably one of the funniest scenes of all time. And not a single word was spoken.

[@leonieladner8631]

Best ever scene in all the series

[@goldcoastlostfoundpets4549]

OMG so was I, and I continued to laugh for another 10 minutes after...it was the best scene ever

[@Pete4000uk]

Thumbs up for Moose!

[@blakearius]

like mr bean with beleivability

[@meldme]

If you listen with headphones and don’t look at the screen it sounds like Niles is having root canal surgery.

[@vickieray9799]

i'm re-watching Frasier on Hulu from the beginning. I laugh out loud every night. What a great way to end the day. This segment is one of the best ever. DHP deserves EVERY Emmy he won, plus a few more that he probably didn't. Comedic genius.

[@oliviacasino8888]

Hey Vickie, good for you…gave me the suggestion to go back from beginnings to watch again! Thanks!

[@JeremyGill-xz6bd]

What Season and episode was it?

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

​@@JeremyGill-xz6bdS6 E14 Three Valentines - each Crane family member gets their own vignette in this one

[@kellyjohns6612]

THE best sitcom scene ever produced. Never gets old.

[@manjiwolf]

1:36 Brilliant! You can just hear his mother reinforcing how to properly carry scissors!

[@sporvath]

Every time.

[@_Sakidora_]

🤣

[@andyharman3022]

And it recalls a scene in Cheers where Frasier is running around the bar yelling "I'm running with scissors!".

[@manjiwolf]

@@andyharman3022 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gInGlniKaJKUrcU I remember

[@patsmith9192]

This has me rolling on the floor every time. Eddie is also superb....

[@worldtraveller8604]

Absolutely virtuoso comedy. I can only imagine how much skill was required from so many to film a scene like this, with immaculate choreography, a fire to set and put out, and even the dog playing his part brilliantly, watching on impassively even while getting sprayed by a flailing actor.

[@redacted2275]

Directed by Kelsey Grammer.

[@lauramalek3128]

@@redacted2275 I read somewhere that after this scene was a wrap Grammer said "well David's just won another Emmy". And I believe he did receive one for this episode, justly so!

[@cherylhulting1301]

It's a real testament not only to DHP's amazing skills but Kelsey Grammar's directing prowess.

[@KarinLamprecht]

31 October 2023. I just watched this scene yet again. I still love it, I still laughed. What can I say - you can't beat pure genius!!!!! I adored/adore the whole show, and I love every single cast member in it, but Niles is the character/actor that I wouldn't ever want to do without. I believe there is a newly re-hashed show about to happen, but it only has Frasier (and nobody else!!!!), so I won't bother with it. If I can watch it for free, I'd force myself to watch 2 or 3 episodes, but there is NO way that I'll pay for it as it is. Niles/David - I'm yet another one of your countless fans!!

[@Darkstar263]

I love the bit with the fire extinguisher. David Hyde Pierce is brilliant when it comes to physical comedy.

[@deniseg812]

He did a similar one with Eddie when he wanted to show Daphne he could be a bad azz by stealing a sign with her name. Good but not as good as this one. Always wonder what the reaction was when everyone came home.

[@mybrainhurts1856]

Slapstick isn't dead! AND it has an elegant side! 🤣🤣🤣

[@_Sakidora_]

Mary Bradley I think that’s why I adore this even though I hate slapstick in general!

[@skivvy9yo]

I didn't know how a Frasier spinoff from Cheers was going to be; it did not disappoint. Actually funnier in a lot of ways.

[@lauramalek3128]

Very true. It's a little odd to me that I don't watch Cheers reruns but will plan my day around being able to see the Frasier repeats in the evening. I think Cheers became too formulaic and so it's easy to think "oh right and then this and this and this happens", but with Frasier even if it "ran" that same way, it sure didn't look or feel like it. Lucky me, my local broadcast gives me four episodes every weekday evening, plus some on weekends (I haven't figured out the weekend timing yet).

[@1SqueakyWheel]

Agreed. Cheers was fun. But Frasier was clever. And much more physical too, as this clip exemplifies. Its writing was so much better than Cheers, and generally more complex too. I enjoyed both shows... but despite one being borne of the other, they're hard to compare.

[@garyhiggins4315]

Let's face it guys, David Hyde Pierce is one of the truly great comedy actors! Not one second of this scene could have been improved upon!

[@gisellegrape4953]

Could NOT agree more!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vincek8294]

All of that because of something no one else would have noticed lol

[@kendallrivers1119]

LOL doesn't that just scream the character of Niles? The characters were so well defined and fully formed on this series it must've been easy as hell to write for them for the writers

[@theMamboDVS]

That's exactly what I said! LOL

[@Chanie787878]

That's the whole "point".

[@sylvietapos807]

What was that thing, please?

[@PittsburghSportsFan43]

@@sylvietapos807 There was a little crease or wrinkle in his pants. That's why he got the ironing board out. That lead to him finding the loose thread, which is why he cut himself and bled on the couch, so he set the iron down on his pants, which set them on fire, and so on.

[@monicawillits1624]

This scene continues to be the funniest 5 minutes I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen it so many times and I still laugh literally out loud. Thank you for this!

[@Jc-ho9wu]

This scene gives off a real Mr. Bean vibe.

[@jamesefc4964]

Jc Mailloux 😂😂 my first thought, reminds me of the dentist chair 😂

[@raikazuchi2516]

The classical music and wordless comedy remind me so much of old school Looney Tunes lol

[@maryhales4595]

This particular tune is the Overture from The Marriage of Figaro!

[@thomashornback4859]

One of the best examples of physical comedy ever. David Hyde Pierce is superb. Eddie is pretty darn good to.

[@notsureiL]

David Hyde is the Buster Keaton of our time so underrated.

[@alisonderrick1067]

I don’t know if I’d go thaaaat far. But absolutely Keaton is all over this amazing silent film 🎞 scene! He’s unbelievable. My sister saw him on Broadway. He is unreal. And underrated. But ohhh Buster is just on another level all together out of this world! And Mr. David Hyde Pierce is absolutely paying perfect 👌 homage to the master! Xx

[@janetgray2184]

@@alisonderrick1067 Have you even seen Keaton?

[@alisonderrick1067]

@@janetgray2184 hello 👋 yes I adore 🥰 Buster Keaton!!!! I love to write and perform scores to his silent films and I’ve had the amazing honor of being able to do that at several film schools at three different universities! I love him so much! He’s actually my true love! It’s funny that you would ask me that! Bc I just adore 🥰 Keaton! You have amazing taste Janet Gray!

[@alisonderrick1067]

@@janetgray2184 Have you even seen Hal Lindsey?

[@mchapman132]

The funniest part is when he gets the scissors and then remembers not to run with a sharp object. Priceless.

[@Chloe-th2lg]

My mother told my brother and I to never run with scissors in our hands. I love how he walks very slowing with those scissors. I have watched this at least a dozen times and I always have tears rolling down my face each time. Love this character!!! This is priceless!

[@gizemozelaleksandrov5384]

Perfect actor, perfect scene. Unbelievable talent.

[@redacted2275]

Directed by Kelsey Grammer.

[@babymorgan01]

I recently saw this episode as Frasier is on every week day in the UK 🇬🇧 This has to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen I've watched it over and over since. Absolute genius by both David Hyde Pierce and Eddie. Comedy gold!

[@racheldesha]

One of the funniest moments in television history. 🤣🤣🤣

[@PaulSmith-qs1es]

I never realized just how funny Niles was until I watched the whole show together while I was knitting Christmas gifts. He really is the best part.

[@isabellacecil8810]

I love how he just faints every scene looking at the blood on his finger. Even though it’s the tiniest bit of blood hilarious 😂

[@phyllisarrington7436]

I've seen this a dozen times, and yet I've laughed til I was crying 😊

[@Russ12Buss]

David Hyde Pierce is Masterful in this scene,and the entire series! Funny is funny,and he’s one of the greats

[@nickm1242]

The scary thing is, this man has a 157 IQ.

[@autumncold90]

And he still acted like a dumb-ass.

[@asilvap]

...and that he went to med school.

[@pineapplepenumbra]

Funny you should say that; a woman I knew had a colleague working in the same office who had a very high IQ, and who once accidentally set fire to some pieces of paper she was holding, and had to ask advice on what to do about it. Had it just been one sheet, I'm sure it would have been burning her fingers before all the possible options had been explained to her. Having a high IQ doesn't mean that one is either good in a crisis, or have common sense. I have a relatively high IQ, but am aware that in some ways, I'm pretty dumb. My girlfriend, who has a very high IQ, claims that I'm lacking in common sense, but, in some ways, I disagree, and just think that there are sometimes different ways of doing things, any of which would be acceptable. One guy who answered a question on Quora, who has a high IQ, gave a detailed run down of his day, and all the ways he had done dumb things, and it was pretty funny, but hey, he can get high scores on some specific sort of test, so that's ok, isn't it?

[@stephens2322]

the scary thing is the 82 upvotes who might not have understood that this is fiction, and was a part being acted out by an actor.

[@tguns1]

And OCD.

[@sheilagadde5975]

This is the BEST segment of ALL the Shows.

[@fleurelise997]

Rowan Atkinson would have been suitably impressed 😂😂😂

[@bcatypical]

Would have been??? Did he die??

[@cutemimi25]

​@Bc Atypical no he's still alive he was in a Netflix series called Man versus bee and he's still around

[@tonyparra8459]

​@@bcatypicalIt should say "would be".

[@rosehen7448]

Funniest episode ever. One of the best comedy's ever. Seen all frasier episodes but never tire of it.

[@eronavbj]

Chaplin was still alive when I was a kid, and Jerry Lewis was in his prime. I grew up watching-and enjoying-all the legendary physical comics, e.g. Skelton, Gleason, Costello, Laurel & Hardy, etc. Hyde-Pierce is as good at physical comedy as anyone I’ve ever seen. This has always been my favorite scene from FRASIER. And Eddie is the perfect straight man for Niles' pantomime performance.

[@debra2700]

I loved Lucy, literally. Her physical comedy was top notch and even Fran Dresher doing her inner Lucille Ball managed to make that show a hit too.

[@gutreaction3030]

One of the BEST scenes ever in sitcom history WITHOUT DIALOGUE!

[@marygrummer9189]

Brilliant! My favorite scene from the entire series.

[@TheTsar1918]

This scene alone argues an Emmy for DHP.

[@markorollo.]

Eddie's just sat there thinking "there may be trouble ahead"

[@marthahoneycutt7523]

This is one of my favorite episodes. This was pure genius!

[@catgirldo7646]

There are some outstanding bits of physical comedy in other shows but David Hyde-Pierce was at the top of his game doing the stuntman bits without a stuntman. Genius. Can you imagine the fun the writers and Mr. DHP had developing each and every movement to have a meaning and laugh of its very own. Priceless. I also love Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) with the Thanksgiving turkey, the suitcase fight, and the water battle in the bathroom. Ms. Heaton rivals Lucille Ball.

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Hardly.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Yes! Patty and David are certainly top tier physical comedians on par with Lucy and Chaplin etc. Martin Lawrence and Michael Richards from Seinfeld was masterful too.

[@jdax21]

How was Frasier not evicted? Among other things, his couch was set on fire, guns went off in his apartment, and he threw his father's recliner over the balcony.

[@aredub1847]

owning vs renting.

[@SamBrickell]

His dad also exposed his genitalia in the community hot tub. And when frasier misunderstood what the condo board was talking about, he said that his dad "you should see the way the children's faces all light up when he takes him out in public"! ;))) (he thought they were talking about Eddie)

[@marycirimele70]

@@SamBrickell "He has a NAME for IT.....?????????" :D

[@lizillusion2318]

The apartment had *plot armor*

[@nickjvideos]

The only reason why i think he never got kicked out was because of him being a celebrity. Maybe they thought that having a famous radio star living in their building would draw people to their place to live there. Cuz they are some people in the show who get star struck by Frasier. Maybe that could be a reason.

[@shellismith3326]

One of the best scenes ever of Frasier! Hilarious and so Niles!😂😂😂

[@marilynabraham5528]

This episode had me on d floor, in stitches, tears running down my cheeks and couldn't catch my breath!! Oh thank u niles crane,this was d embodiment of a good belly laugh! Especially d fainting part!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤ I cant forget Eddie,he is a ham!! That face!!🐕❤❤❤

[@feral26]

Niles demonstrating the dangers of perfectionism. “Let’s have one strand askew. Nothing in life has any business being perfect.” -Peter O’Toole, ‘The Lion in Winter’

[@ForceMaximus84]

This was one of many episodes directed by Frasier himself, Kelsey Grammer, but this might be the finest segment he helmed in the series. I would imagine directing David Hyde Pierce in this scene for him was like putting one of his cherished friends into a fun kind of obstacle course.

[@greentombdive]

“Niles” was always the ‘Funny One’ in this family. Thanks. Subbed.

[@joyceb.8194]

I laugh till I cry every time I see this scene. By far, the best of all time! DHP is one of the best physical comedians ever. Also the shaving cream explosion!

[@lucyinthesky4682]

I think of me when I watch this, how something so small grows catastrophic in mere moments. Of course I don't have David Hyde Pierce's comedic flair. Each time he looks at his finger and falls, I scream with laughter.

[@glendaw370]

Oh how how love and miss Niles.❤

[@Hairysteed]

Couldn't let go of one tiny flaw! Reminds me of the time Niles decided to host a dinner at Maris' beach house because Frasier's apartment had a crack in the window.

[@mrsmacca126]

My brother found this “ juvenile”, so I disowned him.

[@deniseg812]

You did the right thing. Lol

[@andrewschwam1952]

You did right

[@holly452]

As you should 💅🏻

[@tropicshade]

Your brother sounds boring. 😏

[@Eaoleolo]

How Niles of him.

[@deanholmes3343]

One of,if not the best comic sketches of all time

[@Robqwerty-u3g]

Just watched this last night, what a classic bit of comedy

[@angieburnett4341]

Anytime I need a laugh I visit this scene & the garbage disposal....oh, and Daphne's room they wouldn't stay out of. This show was pure gold! After so many years I finally realized Niles' resemblance to a pretentious Mr. Bean!

[@margaretburnham5683]

I love Mr. Bean and Teddy 😁💕

[@wesdo77]

Absolutely genius, on of the funniest skits I have ever seen

[@helenbower3014]

This is my favorite of all the great scenes with Niles. I still laugh even just thinking of it let alone seeing it again. Frazier's writer's were the best of all giving me joy whenever I watch an episode. Much needed and missed.

[@Jemppu]

The music and the little accompanying grunts: pure Mr Bean stuff, indeed :'D Brilliant 👏👏👏

[@eloisamacal6325]

Love Eddie the dog. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@angelinanobile6212]

Absolute brilliant genius.....

[@notsureiL]

Eddie's face when he carry in the ironing board don't do it 😊 Eddie knew Niles would screw up.

[@vivianst.claire7193]

💖

[@rickp4155]

Most people don’t appreciate Eddie’s role in making this scene one of funniest ever. Loved Eddie he owned Frasier.

[@vivianst.claire7193]

@@rickp4155 💖🐶

[@ramonmontero7061]

Tremendous performances, love it, seen it many times and always laughing

[@loris4142]

The single most brilliant scene of not just the series, but any sitcom of its day.

[@anthonylait328]

Remember watching this for the first time and could barely breath with all the laughing this scene caused me to do. Very few words and absolutely brilliant, even Eddie was fantastic.

[@andrewschwam1952]

My ex turned me onto this show and I must have binge watched half the series in like a week 😂😂😂. This was her favorite scene. This and the fencing scene with his wife's instructor are my two favs.

[@rickyarnell1029]

The fencing scene!!! "That's just what we need, a fourth language."

[@jeanhaefner2028]

What a great show!!! We need more of these. 👌🥰

[@mrsmacca126]

My all time favorite scene from any sitcoms, EVER.

[@Mumblix]

Brings the candle closer so he can read the fine print on the can...quickly moves it away when he reads the Keep Away From Open Flame warning.

[@ruthyvonne5240]

Eddy is too funny, looking at Niles thinking “ what a idiot!” Niles was the best. 😂😅

[@LeanderNadeltanz]

certainly one of the best moments of the entire show. 5.35 minutes of mere brilliance.

[@gonzo3954]

One, if not THE, funniest scenes in the history of Fraiser!

[@tevforHim]

I laughed so hard I cried...the funniest scene ever! And the background music - perfect and Eddie just watches this nut😂😂😂😂

[@Jennythecatgirl]

Just proves you don’t always need dialogue to be hilarious! 😂😂😂

[@masterzombie161]

What really makes this great is the context of the character of Niles. Watching him for years and seeing this felt so perfect cause we know him and his OCD like Personality. Hands down one of the greatest moments in history.

[@johnjones5354]

I don't know how he ever got through all of that without bursting out in laughter. It couldn't have been done any better.

[@cherylhulting1301]

DHP was in the zone, totally in character. Naturally for Niles the entire thing would be disastrous.

[@lidiak.9421]

This is one of the funniest and unforgettable scene I've seen...extreme good comedy acting indeed!

[@sonjafaircloth5507]

This is one of MANY of my fav scenes!!! Laughed so hard my stomach hurts

[@3henry214]

How many years later, and I still pee my pants laughing while watching it.

[@phyllissingleton2829]

David Hyde-Pierce was just the funniest person with out being slapstick. Fraser is the best comedy since Mad About You

[@7thsealord888]

Imagine someone arriving immediately afterwards, and trying to figure out just what the heck happened here.

[@clind6682]

I never saw this one before! I have to watch it again because I missed so much of it laughing like crazy!

[@ayanaj1006]

Gets better every time! I use this clip for language students to prompt them and get them to say what's happening. Stellar performance!

[@deborahswanson3457]

Just watched this episode tonight! Hilarious!

[@donnarachiele1226]

This is by far one of my favorite episodes he played his part 💞 perfectly

[@nena255]

The best scene ever!!! Love David Hyde Pierce he was so hilarious as Niles Crane.❤😂🤣😂

[@jstone247]

Niles was a comic genius. He made the show.

[@ameliab1298]

So fresh and innovative! Brilliant!

[@glendaw370]

Best scene ever. Truly a masterful scene of terrible choices only Niles could do so well .I miss this.not the new show.

[@norahale4349]

No matter how many times I see this i still laugh😂 thank you for all the fun i have watching this show👏

[@andresmith3651]

I remember watching this with my grandmother when it first aired we're both laughing so hard 😂💛 God Rest her soul I know she still laughing about now😇

[@theresabeard5733]

This scene was so funny.Everytime I watch I laugh.Niles is one of my favorite characters on Frazier

[@barbaraferrell5451]

Frasier is the only TV show that has ever made me laugh out loud. The episode where Niles and Frasier open a restaurant is my favorite.

[@scottable4475]

They deserved every award and then some.. they were thought provoking, intelligent, and hilariously ridiculous all at the same time. 😂😂

[@Chanie787878]

I was laughing so hard, I had to stop the video in middle, to catch my breath. But then you have to know Niles to really get it.