Niles and Daphne: A Love Story Part 1

[@GigglyOwl]

David Hyde Pierce is such an incredibly talented actor. His mannerisms, expressions, and physical humor as Niles was always perfection. *Chef's kiss*🤌

[@Callylily7]

@@GigglyOwl I adore the character Niles. The man has talent far greater than most.

[@dylanp.5161]

Some of the best writing in television history. Where did the good writers go.

[@samf.s.7731]

I love that her perfumes are "Forbidden" and "Obsession" etc., the writers ... the writers... 😂

[@HCLionheart]

It actually broke my heart the episode where they danced and then she told him he was a good actor. 💔 So glad their story had a happy ending. 🥲

[@spenstrangward5126]

Thats my favourite episode.. its fantastic...

[@12classics39]

The thing about that episode is that I’m sure that was where Daphne first developed feelings for Niles. Remember that she is working class, while he is upper class. She most likely assumed that between his wealth and the fact that he was married, then going through a painful divorce, he’d never go for someone like her in a million years, so she was certain that he was acting when he said ‘I adore you’. And while “playing along,” she actually said how she really felt.

[@gaskellr44]

That's not a bad assumption.@@12classics39

[@AnthonyMcCaul-c9g]

Totally unbelievable! Niles pursuit of Daphne was pathetic!

[@mariefraher8725]

That kiss had to be real!

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

Forget Ross and Rachel! Daphne and Niles are the best!

[@samf.s.7731]

Jesus, don't compare these two to Niles and Daphne, Ross and Rachel are, as Schwimmer's Ross described it "Aaaaaaah".

[@muddydog6605]

Ross and Rachel were a very unhealthy relationship. She was narcissistic, he jealous and controlling. Chandler and Monica were much many more of a team.

[@mathewwilliams5833]

Why am I the only one who instead of Ross and Rachel I said Chandler and Monica Chandler and Monica!!!! But I still agree lol

[@JoanMorrison-vq2jc]

Good point!! Niles and Daphne offer more depth, maturity and love than Ross and Rachel.

[@AnthonyMcCaul-c9g]

Totally unbelievable. At least Ross and Rachel had some semblance of credibility. Niles was a spineless, neurotic man and Daphne was an outspoken, strong-willed woman who wasn't afraid to go after whatever she wanted, which is more than can be said about Niles. Smelling Daphne's hair behind her back. That's creepy!

[@thiskid990]

I had a huge crush on Niles when I was younger

[@sandersteman8800]

I had crush on Daphne. So glad i found this.

[@haldenbennett5979]

I could watch this show every day as it gives me so much laughter. The Niles/Daphnie stories are beautifully written...

[@karenprice5436]

I do watch it daily. It's my comfort show ❤

[@scottishvlogs4069]

Same here! I watch them every morning, 👏 👏 👏 ❤🎉

[@ohyourethatguy7805]

Me too!!!​@@karenprice5436

[@quietastronaut]

My favorite love story in sitcom history. The slow build was sooo effective. I still remember the chills I had in the season 7 finale when they finally got together.

[@CicKiz]

they did it at the perfect time

[@LadywatchingByrd]

my mom was obsessed when they got together😂

[@12classics39]

It’s debatable when exactly Daphne started to have feelings for Niles, but I think the fact that she so easily came around to being in love with him after learning his feelings indicates that she was in love with him long before she knew it. Or perhaps she did know she was crushing on him but assumed he would never reciprocate because, in her mind, he’d never go for a working class woman like her. Plus he was married in the earlier seasons, so that was a barrier. But the dance episode, my favorite of the whole show, is really thought-provoking. She committed to the tango so passionately that I think deep down she was indulging herself in what she thought was a mere hopeless fantasy with him, but was so sure that she wasn’t good enough for him that she immediately assumed he was acting when he said “I adore you.” But she said “I adore you too” with such fervor that I’m certain she meant it, whether she knew it or not.

[@wojciechgrodnicki6302]

I love the sideways looks they’re getting from the other dancers. 😂

[@transgirltalks1140]

I think it's early on, even in the glockenspiel scene she's obviously attracted to him. He's a sweet, smart, and handsome man, but she probably pushed it down due to him being married then even probably convinced herself it was just her wanting what she couldn't have

[@nancyhowell4505]

I adored watching their tango! Have always appreciated classy and beautiful dancing and in gorgeous clothes! 💃 My other all-time favorite came from this show when Frederick said his first word, Norm! 🥰

[@jackbynum2460]

The lady in the elevator saying "poor daphne" 😂😂😂... everyone knows but Daphne 😅

[@reallyseriously7020]

This was always my favorite story line of the series

[@ddjmfan]

DHP is an incredible actor. The man is gay in real life but as Niles he was madly in love and attracted to a beautiful woman and made it believable. Kudos, DHP.

[@Buckaroo_Baldwin]

You just described like 80% of actors.

[@emilybarker3240]

So true. He created amazing sexual tension between them.

[@fiddlefaddle1]

@@emilybarker3240 Yes, money will make an actor do his best!

[@jacksilver9935]

Someone who is gay and playing the part of a straight person is “acting”. Acting that is incredible is appreciated without a reference to partner preference. The performance as an onion was incredible because the actor is a … fruit

[@heidifedor]

They’re is a genuine love between the two actors on a friendship level. In fact he’s even the godfather of one of her children. Some people just have chemistry even if there is no actual sexual attraction.

[@voyaristika5673]

This show had the best writers, creators, actors. They took Niles and Daphne, the most unlikely couple ever, and led them into becoming the sweetest, best couple ever. Magical.

[@TrishHill-z8g]

I love Nile’s & Daphne! She would have to be crazy not to realize how he feels but they make work. Some of the best comedy ever written 🤣

[@MJQueenForever]

I love DHP! Had a MAJOR crush on him! Was SO happy when they got together! And David deserved every award he got! Brilliant actor and absolutely nailed the character of Niles.

[@lindaportuguesinha6065]

I adore this love story. I got inlove with the ability of Niles to love as he did. The writers did knew how to write one of the best - if not the best - sitcom love story. And the actors? They made it 100% real. Fantastic.

[@darincox4254]

One of the all time great tv love stories. Beautiful writing

[@jodiebienvenu9965]

I like the dad !! His innocence… and the way he always makes his kids accountable

[@krusnik94]

These two are so precise, they're like two golden retrievers

[@vernelledouglas1801]

"I have stationery and a fax machine." 😂😂😂😂

[@minaminokyoko]

The buttslap at 17:32 gets me every single time. Their relationship was the perfect middle between adorable and hilarious.

[@sgaidola76]

Agreed! 😂😂

[@marissawilson4644]

And in that very moment, something awakened in Niles.

[@Callylily7]

Thanks so much for putting this together. Nile is my favorite character but without Daphne, he couldn't have pulled it off.

[@keithbannister9271]

What an incredible dress on an extremely gorgeous woman!! Jane Leeves is the main reason I watched "Frasier." I've had a t.v. crush on her ever since I first saw her on the "Benny Hill show."

[@Scottie_S]

The Hills Angels were so beautiful and sexy! I can see why Jane took off in oh, so many ways!

[@nicoleackerman205]

The thunderstorm episode is the best.

[@JoanMorrison-vq2jc]

The ski lodge episode is the best! LoL 😆. Oh poor, Frasier - everyone was chasing everyone else except no one wanted Frasier! But I'm glad Martin got his hearing back! LoL 😆😆😆.

[@nicoleackerman205]

@@JoanMorrison-vq2jc That one is good to.

[@tanyasimon595]

Fabulous show. Fabulous cast. Fabulous writing.

[@ThePumasboy300]

This was the best arc for 2 people meant to be together. Beginning with a crush, then slowly becoming more and more, then Daphne realizing she loves him back. The fact that Niles' lasted so long without losing his love for Daphne, despite seeing her with others and he being with someone else, he never stopped.

[@nancymoule6317]

I will never forget the time that Niles brought a necklace for his wife at the time Maris the Heiress. And he let Daphne try it on and it slipped down her down her blouse and Frasier comes through the door. And say's to " Niles what are you doing?" Daphne says " Dr. Crane Niles was just letting me try on the necklace and it slipped down me blouse!" You should have seen the look on Frasier's face! What a great show!

[@SamA-jw1pb]

Taking it one step further, Frasier rolled his eyes and said ‘I am sure Maris would never think to look there’ 🤣

[@josenighthawk]

They played it beautifully ... Daphne, being English, where class divide is still so much ingrained in the culture, for a long time she could not perceive, let alone imagine, Niles's feelings towards her - or even her own feelings towards him. ... Even to the end, Daphne to Niles, 'You'd eat a worm if I gave it a French name!' (priceless!).

[@janeybundybird]

Wow, you managed to be patronising to a whole nation. Yes there's a class system, yes is crap but people aren't stupid and can still read each other.

[@josenighthawk]

@@janeybundybird WHOA! .. Nelly! .. Cool your jets! .. I am a huge Anglophile! .. Lived in Britain as an exchange from Virginia Tech and never looked back with my admiration of the Brits; their pluck and civility!

[@smadm2437]

Romance & comedy. Just brilliant. Perfection, even! 🎉❤

[@dorac6055]

Best comedy show and best, best actors!

[@susanbutler3102]

At 28:28, it's such an intimate moment when Niles puts his coat around Daphane's shoulders. She's full of dread, half desiring to hear Niles telling her he loves her and then she's enveloped by his coat which would be warm from his body heat and scented with his cologne, not to mention his gentlemanly consideration, kindness and sacrifice.

[@mrsmacca126]

Calm down, Susan. He’s taken

[@navid-joon]

Why did it all made me cry? To me, this was the funniest, most entertaining and more importantly, most intelligent sitcom in history of tv.

[@Bjornontour]

True that!

[@MichelleMatthews-ei8ir]

I've just started rewatching this and it brings me so many childhood memories back! This was my favourite show of all time growing up. I would cancel plans so i could stay home to watch.

[@a.g1554]

Show cracked me up😂. They are all great actors.

[@fadeblac5633]

I'm glad the writers didn't do the old cliche were Frasier ending up with Daphne. As much as I enjoyed watching Niles pining over Daphne. Sometimes it got annoying because he couldn't find his backbone. But, my favorite moment was in season 8 episode 4. He stood up to Mel.

[@muddydog6605]

I'm also glad Frasier didn't end up with Roz. It was good that it portrayed that two people can love each other deeply without needing to be I n a relationship with each other. I'm glad they both regretted sleeping together.

[@NellCurley]

I have to say, creepy aspects of watching/pining/outright smelling Daphne aside, I can see why Niles fell so hard. Maris was cold, neglectful, emotionally abusive and dismissive of his feelings. He made excuses and rationalized her behavior, but deep down he really wanted and needed warmth and friendship from a partner. Daphne was the polar opposite of Maris and he was able to be close to her as a friend, if nothing more, for years.

[@fadeblac5633]

Damn you said it best. Totally agree with your insight.

[@gaskellr44]

Fortunately,, and creepy aspects to his behavious were comedyised, but we also had insight into his deep feelings for her.

[@12classics39]

Those “creepy” aspects are admittedly things we all do when we have a crush on someone. Being around someone one secretly likes always makes one into a total idiot.

[@rohunsaigal2576]

He wasn’t really creepy about it, in fact he was so discreet that she literally had no idea about his feelings for years until Fraiser told her about it

[@paulavandeusen8930]

I loved watching this show. Especially the first 6 seasons❤

[@theseeker7711]

The cool part about Daphne finding out was that we as the Audience always knew how Niles felt about her and she never knew and at the end of that episode the Dynamic changed.Now we were with her.We know she knows and now he doesn’t know she knows

[@stereomois]

It also helped that Niles was trying to get over Daphne, but in the end he couldn't fool himself. Daphne expressions were on point. Amazing writing.

[@mrsmacca126]

Joey- do they know WE know???

[@louishoulton1425]

This show still makes me smile it still makes me laugh iam glad they did this show iam a huge fan

[@murielbarker4311]

Ah the famous dance scene the show won awell deserved TV Grammy don't think Frasier would be the same without those two

[@aroha9090]

That little face he makes when he plays that little piano flourish to cover his mistake, so cute!!

[@aroha9090]

Oh & the moment where Martin/John Mahoney (RIP) is comforting him in the kitchen (25.45) oh, my heart. Such a tender father-son moment. Loved the chemistry between all the Crane men.

[@sunnirv]

13:18 Marty offering Nile's his cane when his costume fails 😂😂😂❤

[@KyBlossom76]

This is by far my very number 1 favorite show thank you so much I Love Frasier and Niles and all of them they always make me laugh I'll never get tired if Frasier thank you and God bless you Peggy Lynn Smith from Corbin Kentucky

[@marissawilson4644]

How did Daphne not know lol 🤣

[@12classics39]

The thing is, I think she liked him too but assumed that because she was working class, he’d never go for her in a million years, so she buried her feelings deep down and assumed that whatever evidence of his crush on her that she glimpsed was all in her head.

[@muddydog6605]

Jane Leeves always said she believed Daphne knew on some level.

[@JoanMorrison-vq2jc]

I often thought the same thing! 😂 Lol. Especially, with all her "psychic visions". LoL 😆

[@sandymurray9829]

I have every season I start go-to the end. Laugh and laugh! Set them aside for a year then start again. So happy for the reboot!

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

DHP totally made this show.

[@margaretradburn7807]

I just loved Niles. I miss them all. I loved Seinfeld, miss these old shows

[@margaretradburn7807]

I have to realise they were only actors. Job well done.

[@marikaandfam23]

Great video would love to see part 2!

[@robz.3225]

I told my mom last night that the outfit Jane wears…the one you have in the thumbnail…is my favorite in the whole show.

[@davashorb6116]

DHP was a gift from God for this show.

[@transgirltalks1140]

Ross and Rachel wish they were the love story Daphne and Niles are. They grew as separate people AND together. And they still made it funny

[@muddydog6605]

Ross and Rachael are definitely no longer together I doubt they even lasted a year.

[@nancymoule6317]

Daphne taught Niles how to dance. He said I love you your dress. It was well out my price range!!

[@Holborovv]

Damn for a moment I forgot this was just part one and I was like "NO!!!! why did they end it like that!"

[@maggiegarber246]

Daphne was so oblivious to how attractive she was, especially to Niles.

[@evacossio6340]

Hello is grandiosus and funny, thanks

[@susanaterra65]

Amo Frasier! Não sei inglês, seria muito bom se colocassem legendas.

[@mollypitcher9380]

This video is well made. 🌸🌸🌸

[@johnnycoolguy9554]

Brokenhearted Niles was always handled so well. DHP would play somber perfectly, and Frasier and Martin would always feel for him.

[@jackierushton3906]

Niles

[@beatricewoods8377]

Greatest love story sweet scene on balcony if they have a remake I bet they get divorce his fascination is over with her just saying

[@ntombimkhize1538]

I love this show

[@honorahill7657]

I wasn't a Frasier fan until I saw "Niles", he needs his own show. He is so funny! He makes my day, I'm sorry he's not. ❤😢❤😢❤😂😂😂😂 please come back❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@WakandaBabe]

12:27 Brilliantly played.

[@drdave2020]

I always thought the Niles and Daphne relationship seemed a carryover idea from DHP’s previous role of Theodore and his relationship with Elizabeth Berridge’s Charlotte the maid in the short-lived show “The Powers that Be” that featured a similar romantic chemistry.

[@beautifulllstars]

Where's Part 2?! You can't leave us hanging!

[@sidemann8593]

Gots to have my daily Frasier fix.

[@nancymoule6317]

I remember when Niles and Daphne first meet. It was a dream come true for Niles. All the times she was working with Martin ( she was a physical therapist) and Niles came in and she said If he doesn't do his exercise he'll get a spank his bottom. Niles said If you must, you must.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

I who hate getting dressed up, got dressed up for their wedding. 🤣 David Angel was the best writer (the A in KACL) who was killed in 9/11. Frasier, the all time best

[@mrxyz2k]

7:00 sure you stubbed your dagger inside his poor heart..

[@tiffanylooper3523]

Honestly I liked Niles so much better than Frasier. Sure they were both a bit snobbish but for the most part Niles was still a gentleman. His banter with Roz being the exception. Frasier, not so much.

[@12classics39]

I love how Niles and Roz’s friendship developed over the years. He couldn’t stand her at first but by the end they were like family. He even ran his draft of his proposal for Daphne by Roz to get her opinion, and Roz protected him from the Cafe Nervosa employees when he had his nervous breakdown.

[@bethwillard7795]

Blessings always

[@dannysimion]

Where is part two of this ?! I love their storylines~

[@joanengstrmnielsen9213]

It was there at some point but is gone 😢

[@dannysimion]

@ I guess bye bye Nile’s and Daphne

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

Best show in the world

[@annamarielorenzo2730]

episode with clive was hilarious

[@stephenchellgren1213]

🌟✨🌟Go Niles🌟✨🌟

[@stevesnuggs1]

glorious television

[@shellyjay8954]

The writers waited too many years. Wasn’t enough time left to develop their married life.

[@animequeendrawer]

Wow, so Frasier saw Daphne with nothing on before Niles did… Ouch.

[@njpubadjuster3710]

Yes, when she was in the shower and from her closet when she was changing.

[@Bjornontour]

Where is Part 2!???

[@kw2299]

Frasier was exquisite and flawless; the only thing it got wrong was the accents. None of the English accents were accurate although maybe that was the point

[@EditorOfSL]

Well, actually, Daphne’s mother did a fairly good Northern accent,but all the Americans and Australians who tried to be English in this show failed spectacularly simply because they don’t know how British people talk, and Jane Leeves can’t do Northern full stop.

[@ashcarrier6606]

Maybe they were trying for "Transatlantic" accents? I think Grammer is the only guy who still sounds like that.

[@muddydog6605]

Agreed. The guy that played Simon went full Dick van Dyke, just horrendous.

[@jupiteralmighty3730]

Where is part 2? I can't watch this series anywhere and I just wanna know what happens next.

[@zentlimx]

Is in Paramount+ But , next ... Daphne and Niles confesses their love one night before Daphne's wedding and they determine that this is not possible. But the day of the ceremony Niles cannot assist, is sitting in the mobile home if Martin, then Daphne appears to escape with Niles and another chapter begins ❤❤❤

[@redwandennaoui4508]

I love the times when Niles is paralysed every time Dafney is close by, do you have those clips ?

[@nancymoule6317]

But it was well worth it!

[@OneHardhacker]

Where is part 2???? Ahhhjaaaa...

[@reznae2718]

I absolutely loooove Frasier and watch it alot but the one thing I hated was Frasier always butting into Nyles business with Daphne it all ended well but was sooo annoying lol ❤❤❤

[@kubbykool7983]

I love the episodes most when Niles had a secret crush on Daphne. For me, that brought the biggest laughs! But after Daphne found out how Niles felt, it kinda lost its steam. Their significant others were hurt, and the chemistry between Niles and Daphne became too serious.

[@maggiegarber246]

How’s the brandy getting here, by St. Bernard? Hysterical!

[@CicKiz]

I wanted a love story like this - without the broken marriages though lol

[@nancymoule6317]

Niles says to Daphne I adore you. And Daphne says I adore you.

[@stephenchellgren1213]

An,evening with RUSH🌌🌸🌌

[@jackbynum2460]

I always thought Frasier and Ross was gonna get together

[@wendelorian]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@himalayan-salt-lamp]

i am beyond devastated that i watched all this only for part 2 to be unavailable

[@mrsmacca126]

😡 😠 🤢

[@santiagohunson6173]

I could just close my eyes and imagine Slim the Stick Bug (A Bug's Life) & Mrs. Ladybug (James and the Giant Peach) in place of Niles and Daphne. (since they were both played by David Hyde Pierce & Jane Leeves)

[@johnmontague4245]

Where is Part 2 ???

[@jennysmith9134]

Is there a part 2?!

[@gerishcolesc5374]

Love Niles and Daphne ; I always watch the "Classic oldFrasier" beore but I watched this even more and millineala [their children 17 and up Gen Z) counselors and colleaguess are watching (the Classic Fraiser) are watching that too.. Hillarous and nonviolent, upstanding, nutrimental-high-minded, honest/lies, just, loud, respect for each other, snobis and simple, fitting for this non-fictional real, current generation, lots of forgiving w/ moral values.

[@kinghenryxl1747]

There's a fan theory that Daphne was autistic which rendered her unable to detect Niles' overt infatuation with her. Niles was so infatuated with her that he didn't even notice her symptoms. PLUS her other gaffes in the series which exhibit classic autism symptoms

[@alextakacs768]

REJECTION is simply the worst thing that can happen to any man!! Followed by FEAR OF REJECTION!!

[@novalove4790]

It's no way she didn't know lol

[@kristopherdean2886]

Creepy aspects? Must we contaminate such a classic love story with the toxic sensibilities of the modern day?

[@maggiegarber246]

Yes, they act as in the song from Camelot, “to love pure and chaste from afar”. Better than the bed hop on first date.

[@DrivingWithDollar]

They were always end goals but I would have loved at least one Niles/Roz story instead of Frasier/Roz. 😂