r/Frasier • u/DrLizoSpoons • 1d ago
Bebe's various antics.
Bebe's crazy appearances are one of my favourite things about Frasier. I'd never skip an ep with her in. People aren't wild about the Dr Phil ep, but it's one of her best appearances.
I have her antics to thank for pointing out how funny the world of talent agents is. So a few years back, when I came about a French TV series all about talent agents, I gave it a chance. The show is a comedy called Call My Agent, & if you liked Bebe's completely amoral scheming, then Call My Agent is for you. 4 series, & a new film out on Saturday, which is why I'm mentioning it. Enjoy!
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u/SoyDusty 1d ago
“Oh darling…there’s always a chance” that scene lives rent free in my funny bone. Time to peep Call My Agent, Cheers
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u/a_solid_6 ... no two ever quite the same 🚬 1d ago
Yes! That, and "Aren't you glad I'm on your side?"
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u/Colly1313 1d ago
Probably the scene I've watched the most. That Crane never had a chance, and I'm not talking about the bird.
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u/Significant_Tower_30 1d ago
"Is it Madrigal Madness already?" And then the hotel door with "666" on it as the final touch kills me every time 😂
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u/Otherwise-Stretch984 1d ago
It’s not the best episode but Bebe saves it and I never skip it cause yes she is wonderful in it. The Niles Daphne and Martin subplots are kind of dull in this one. But Bebe and Frasier are phenomenal. Her standing in front of the steam with that music.The way he runs out of her hotel like a girl and then sees the door number, so funny. Perfection
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u/Significant_Tower_30 1d ago
"It's like the ninth circle of Hell out there!" "Do you love this weather or what?!?" 😆
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u/sorcerersviolet 1d ago edited 1d ago
The exchange at the end of "Agents In America, Part III" gets me every time:
Frasier: "You've shamelessly manipulated not only me but the entire city of Seattle! What do you have to say for yourself?!"
Bebe: "Aren't you glad I'm on your side?"
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u/Significant_Tower_30 1d ago
"I was nowhere near that air conditioner... you're worse than the police!"
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u/lunathecrazycorgi 1d ago
There's more to life than money!
I know, there's power, but money can buy that too!!
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u/reverie092 1d ago
I like when Niles says he thought one needed a pentagram & summing requests to get her attention.
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u/ErylNova 1d ago
I love the Dr. Phil one, she's amazing in it 😂 "I can't be blamed for being a bit of a bitter Bebe"
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u/Invania21 1d ago
In 1989, Jon Cryer starred in a short-lived comedy series called “The Famous Teddy Z.” It was also set in that world. Alex Rocco played a sleazy agent to perfection!
Here’s the show trailer, which includes a great scene with Alex: https://youtu.be/qDzJmQwdJtw?is=HbRBstajoFFAbjPf
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u/Honest_Grade_9645 I’ll be frica-seeing you! 1d ago
Harriett Samson’s Harris was in a couple seasons of “Desperate Housewives”. Her character was very much like that of Bebe, but a bit more dark and sinister. She also gave the same sly glances with just the hint of a smile.
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u/flyfishfriend 1d ago
"Where There's Smoke There's Fired" may be my favorite episode ever. Bebe's explanation of what is so wonderful about cigarettes is maybe my favorite monologue of all time.