I love Victor Garber; I can't get enough of him. Like many other "Frasier" fans, I wish Ferguson had been in more episodes. Casting him was a stroke of genius.
Victor Garber's Ferguson would have been perfect to use as a story arc for at least one season.... another excellent actor to interact with such a brilliant cast.
It would have. For instance, Niles not wanting to be outpaced by his brother hiring his own butler and a competition would ensue between the two brothers to prove who has the best butler... I'm not sure whom would ve the be st butter for Niles... Can't think of a present day British actor who would be perfect for that role...
Maybe not a season, but he definitely deserved a three to six episode arc. Imagine him say, helping Roz or Frasier with office politics or maybe the condo board.
It is one of the finest “guest performances’ I also loved Christine Baranski & Patrick Stewart.... but John Mahoney is my reason for watching and buying Box Set .... The Marty Crane Laugh!!!!
I just Googled Victor G sar5ber and same he is a Canadian American actor..... He could have fooled me with his British accent. Then again, I'm not an expert on British accents and certainly not enough to tell Jane Leaves' accent is not from Ma chestier... I know enough to tell her brother Simon's, played by Anthony LaPaglia is as Australian as can be... But Victor Garber pulled it off very convincingly...
If I ever had a butler he would be like family. For real, even though hes working for me I would have him involved in all the family functions and keep him in the loop.
Adding the English butler archetype to this ensemble was a masterful idea. I loved the ways Ferguson fits alongside the different characters, assuaging Frasier’s ego, indulging Marty’s simple requests, and stepping up to aid Daphne in her time of need.
I always enjoyed the charachter Ferguson. He was such a classy, always right on time sort of fellow with a subdued sense of humor... "A gentlemen's gentleman." Would have enjoyed seeing him in more than one episode.
I forgot how funny this episode was. This one is second only to the cabin episode with Daphne, her friend and "Guy" the French ski instructor for the most outright laffs! Excellent writing!
I think it's easy to insinuate that it would've went well. Something about the way furguson described Niles willing to break rank and him being the voice of reason for Daphne when he kept breaking their dates, would imply he was the one who didn't want to cross that line, almost as if his love interest was willing to do so.
I know I'm late to the game, but if you enjoyed these shenanigans, you'll LOVE Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster series to which this episode was certainly a nod.
Being a fan of "Downton Abbey," I'd love to see this portrayal of an English butler in the late 20th century. Victor Gerber was excellent in playing Ferguson.
One of my favorite lines from this episode is Martin referring to him as “Lord Weirdo.” My husband and I use that all the time to refer to snobby people.
In the new 2023 Frasier, Ferguson would have made a FANTASTIC addition to the cast! I mean, after all, Frasier is now Uber-rich (after having his own nationally syndicated talk show on TV for 14 years), so why would he not have that butler he always dreamed of?? Perhaps things didn't work out so well with Lady Westerfield after he renewed their acquaintance. Meanwhile, it's these great secondary characters from the original show who I think could really help make the reboot. Ferguson, Gil Chesterfield, Bulldog, Noel, Kenny, Bebe (the agent...AND the actress Bebe Neuwirth, of course), and even Rodney Banks (the Niles doppelgänger). Oh, and what about Lana Gardner (formerly Lorna Lindley)? Jean Smart was HILARIOUS!! Also, wouldn't it be funny if her idiot son, Kirby, somehow ended up at Harvard and became a professor of American History? So much wasted potential!!
Because of this episode, & thinking back to my childhood, after reading my Summer Novels, I got this notion of having a Butler for one year's time. I live alone with my 2 Pitties, & Cat. I'm NOT married, or even have a girlfriend... In my Home, I even have a "Morning Room" where I keep my personal library, small sofa, & my piano: A mahogany red, baby grand piano. Because of Frasier, I took it as far as to wear a Changing Jacket in the Mornings, & a Smoking Jacket for night as I hit the blunt, & cup of coffee/cream, & Rum. He was a man, aged 67 from London, England. I changed his name to Wilson. "Sir Wilson" His meals, his respect, his friendship, his mannerisms. He would accompany me to Mexico as different escorts paid me a visit. I even got him laid. SMDH, my pets adored him, my daughter loved him. She couldn't believe it! "Dad, you've lost your damn mind! A Butler Dad? Who has a Butler these days???" & I responded: "Your Dad, & especially your 1st boyfriend, ME!" My beautiful daughter @age 4.5 "Daddy, R U my boyfriend? Yes U R Daddy, you're a boy, & you're my friend, that makes U my boyfriend." Wilson was so much fun, he'd even roll my blunts. I have guy friends that all play a musical instrument. They come on over, we all smoke a lil weEd, & jam out. I'm on my piano. Wilson was there, hooking all of us up, drinks, & weEd. He cost me: $95,000. Don't believe me? Google me: Santiago Murillo-Tucson. & U'll know why I could afford Sir Wilson. The year was 2015.
Mel forces Niles to cancel his plans with Daphnie to continue their pretend ‘happy marriage’ front. Niles snaps and publicly tells everyone their marriage is a sham and he loves daphnie. For reasons I’ve never quite understood this reflects badly on Frasier and he does not get his seat on the Opera Board.
I love Victor Garber; I can't get enough of him. Like many other "Frasier" fans, I wish Ferguson had been in more episodes. Casting him was a stroke of genius.
Me too but less is more.
Heard that 👍
He is good.. the character is brilliant. Its a shane he only appeared in one episode.
They should have a storyline where Ferguson crashes into Frasier's car and doesn't have insurance so the judge sentences him to be his butler.
If less is more, think how much more, more will be
Victor Garber's Ferguson would have been perfect to use as a story arc for at least one season.... another excellent actor to interact with such a brilliant cast.
How did they keep straight faces😅😅
Agreed; it was such a waste to have such a fine actor and excellent character used in a single episode.
It would've been better to have him hook up with Roz than Dr Tewksbury
It would have. For instance, Niles not wanting to be outpaced by his brother hiring his own butler and a competition would ensue between the two brothers to prove who has the best butler... I'm not sure whom would ve the be st butter for Niles... Can't think of a present day British actor who would be perfect for that role...
Maybe not a season, but he definitely deserved a three to six episode arc. Imagine him say, helping Roz or Frasier with office politics or maybe the condo board.
This is one of my favorite episodes ever for one reason. The Brilliant Victor Garber. The man is just fantastic.
It is one of the finest “guest performances’
I also loved Christine Baranski & Patrick Stewart....
but John Mahoney is my reason for watching and buying Box Set .... The Marty Crane Laugh!!!!
He was great on Legends of Tomorrow. The show really wasn't the same without him.
Incredible actor.
I just Googled Victor G sar5ber and same he is a Canadian American actor.....
He could have fooled me with his British accent.
Then again, I'm not an expert on British accents and certainly not enough to tell Jane Leaves' accent is not from Ma chestier... I know enough to tell her brother Simon's, played by Anthony LaPaglia is as Australian as can be...
But Victor Garber pulled it off very convincingly...
I was lucky enough to see him on Broadway 5 times. ❤️
“You have your brother’s wit, Sir”
Frasier's expression after that kills me.
@@mnghbii yeah. There's a big question mark over his face. Frasier's not quite sure how to take that
Truly an underated line
😂😂😂
I need a Ferguson in my life.
Same!😂👍
you can if you're a billionaire
Me too
Watching Ferguson go about his duties just makes me want to give him a hug and do nice things for him, as he does for others.
If I ever had a butler he would be like family. For real, even though hes working for me I would have him involved in all the family functions and keep him in the loop.
@@maxfrankow1238 I totally agree with that! That would be so awesome to involve them in family activities.
Oh no no. As a butler I would enjoy my job not your family in particular. I'm working, not looking for.. what? Include a uncle like duty? No thanks.
Adding the English butler archetype to this ensemble was a masterful idea. I loved the ways Ferguson fits alongside the different characters, assuaging Frasier’s ego, indulging Marty’s simple requests, and stepping up to aid Daphne in her time of need.
The entire series was perfection; writing, timing, cast, all of it. High water mark of all sitcoms.
"Even my father's father, was a gentleman's gentleman" lol! My favorite episode
Is Ferguson implying that Mr Bates was his grandfather?? 😄😄
@@LGranthamsHeirHow did you come to that conclusion? 😝
"Send yourself something " 😂
The special moments in life are fleeting as was Ferguson in this single episode.
Great actor, he was everywhere. Gave one of the most famous lines in Titanic, “An hour, two at most”
"She's made of iron Sir, I assure you that she can, and she will"
@@markfizz2012 Its a mathematical certainty
From this moment Titanic will founder
This was by far one of my favorite episodes! The writing and the timing of everything was perfection! “Carry on, Ferguson.”
"Ah. True love, and all that." What a great line reading by Kelsey.
One of the funniest episodes! Hilarious!
"Ferguson please...you're taking too many liberties with the liberty taking!"
😄
My second favorite one-off guest appearance behind Sen. John Glenn regaling his wild space stories.
Ferguson could've had his own spin-off
There's already such a thing, it's called "Jeeves and Wooster'
Sadly he perished on the Titanic unable to make that spin-off happen
@@parrampampam You read my mind! Carry on Jeeves
Mr Belvedere has nothing on Mr Ferguson.
Benson
"You have your brother's wit, sir." I LOVE this guy. He should've had a season-long arc.
Yes I too liked Victor Garber. I use to see him in alot of TV shows. I adored him in this. ❤
Ferguson should have featured more in this wonderful show. We all would love to have known how his "love affair" turned out.
I always enjoyed the charachter Ferguson. He was such a classy, always right on time sort of fellow with a subdued sense of humor... "A gentlemen's gentleman." Would have enjoyed seeing him in more than one episode.
I forgot how funny this episode was. This one is second only to the cabin episode with Daphne, her friend and "Guy" the French ski instructor for the most outright laffs! Excellent writing!
*really…*
not guy, its gee
Makes me want a gentleman’s gentleman of my own!
"It's a little on the nose... But Fine"
I would've enjoyed more Ferguson on this show.
How the fuck do you come up with such a character?
I wish we could have seen how Ferguson would have approached his unknowing love.
Ah yes, the noble Lady Westerfield.
One likes to think he would have approached her on a motorbike with a spare helmet and a wicked look in his eye.
@@chrisparkes2179 Well, I do declare ...
@@chrisparkes2179 Cigarette hanging out of his mouth, covered in tats. Now goes by the nickname "F-dog"
I think it's easy to insinuate that it would've went well. Something about the way furguson described Niles willing to break rank and him being the voice of reason for Daphne when he kept breaking their dates, would imply he was the one who didn't want to cross that line, almost as if his love interest was willing to do so.
One of the greatest and funniest shows, ever!
Ferguson should’ve stayed for a season
But he was taking far too much liberty with the liberty-taking.
He did prepare a fantastic bath however.
@user-um5pc3li3y Although he was right to take liberties
“Carry on, Ferguson” ❤️
I need a Ferguson. I would love to wake up to a breakfast set up like that.
Same!😁👍
Excellent part playing to perfection 👌 frasier was 1 of the finest comedy show ever..brilliant script & performance by all invthw show.
Victor Garber is amazing actor and he was brilliant in this episode wonderful man and a big fan.
"You have your brother's wit, sir", most British backhanded compliment ever!
i really wish he remained as a permanent member of the frasier crane television show.
That was a very good episode!, miss Frasier
We all need a Ferguson in our life to change the channel on our TV lol
Was this one of the rare times when Fraser was genuinely happy?
Probably the best one-off character they ever had on the show
"You spoil me..."
"Keep it up" *LOL*
So simple yet so magical.
Yes. I too am a fan of Victor Garbers. A great actor🙂
I loved this character mixing in the show. I wish they would have kept him on for more episodes...
Ferguson was awesome.
Excellent performance from 'Ferguson' that just compliments the frasier series.
The beginning is an asmr delight
Agreed!🌹
Way to make it weird
This episode is so P.G. Wodehouse.
“Carry on, Ferguson”
@@douglasolsen1208I'd have thought more people will notice!
@@yorktyke As unbelievable as it may seem, I suspect many folks are unaware of the comic genius of Wodehouse.
Ferguson is Fraiser's Alfred...if Batman were climbing the social ladder and not fighting crime.
That's what Alfred would have preferred Bruce to do, plus he probably wouldn't have gotten his neck snapped by Bane had Bruce done that.
The scene where Ferguson leaves makes me want to cry
Ive always loved Garber in every role Ive seen him in. A class act. He nailed this role. Too bad he wasnt around for another episode.
I love Victor Garber in Titanic
I loved him in Alias!
4:22 Ferguson's face reaction about Frasiers thoughts on damage control kills me everytime.
Ferguson is one of my favourite androids.
Ferguson: Become Human
“You’re taking far too much liberty with the liberty taking!”
Ferguson my third favourite fictional butler
After Geoffrey from The Fresh Prince.
@@David-ve5iq after Alfred and Geoffrey
@@TheOneTakeLiveCast I knew alfred must be #1!
After Mr. Belvedere and Alfred?
Nevermind just saw your response 😂
i like how after the "next" and the "next" with the remote, he just picks it up and mutes it himself the second niles enters.
Frasier entered. Niles came later.
Martin immediately muting the TV, because he's anxious to find out about 'opera stuff'🤔
I’m a very tired mom, I want my own Ferguson!
To your children, you are Ferguson
@@danbennett9328and I’m a pretty good Ferguson, I must say.
@@denizbesikcioglu yes, but what about the liberty taking?
Shades of Jeeves and Wooster.
What ho!
I know I'm late to the game, but if you enjoyed these shenanigans, you'll LOVE Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster series to which this episode was certainly a nod.
One of the few American actors who can actually do a British accent.
Canadian, I think
@@adi1582 Yes, born in London, Ontario.
Victor Garber is Canadian. He was born in Ontario, Canada.
Being a fan of "Downton Abbey," I'd love to see this portrayal of an English butler in the late 20th century. Victor Gerber was excellent in playing Ferguson.
Having other person operating the remote must be the height of luxury.
You're obviously not married.🤨
My favorite episode of Frasier
One of my favorite lines from this episode is Martin referring to him as “Lord Weirdo.” My husband and I use that all the time to refer to snobby people.
A butler is just what I need for satisfaction in life.
If I may take the liberty
A gentleman's gentleman is, of course, a valet! A butler is a servant, and not a gentleman.
In America you can just throw it all in a pond.....
I thought that wasn't quite right!
A proper server always serves from behind and to the left so the one receiving knows where the server is, and there aren't any "happy accidents".
Love this character... so classy...
Loved this bit. Not quite the anglophiles the brothers thought they were.
Ferguson is Frasier's Karl. If ya know, ya know.
Only true OG's know.
that bath was akin to an umbrella in the rain
@@cs512tr You...you're good you.
"it was my privilege , miss Moon'
A bottle of chatubevlivovilvlvoulouuuuuh
Being Frasier’s butler was his penance for designing a flawed ocean liner..
😂
We all need a man servant in our lives.
That's what I've been saying to my girlfriends!
The best parts of this episode were the Ferguson and Martin scenes lol
The first 30 seconds of this clip was funnier then the first few episodes of the reboot Frasier combined
ヤバイ…ドタイプすぎてしんどい。マジでかっこいい…てかこの顔面で186cmあるとか普通にエグいて…
タイタニックで見たとき一瞬にして心を撃ち抜かれた。
Damn, for being "low class" Daphne rocking the red bottoms.
You saw that too,lol
In the new 2023 Frasier, Ferguson would have made a FANTASTIC addition to the cast! I mean, after all, Frasier is now Uber-rich (after having his own nationally syndicated talk show on TV for 14 years), so why would he not have that butler he always dreamed of?? Perhaps things didn't work out so well with Lady Westerfield after he renewed their acquaintance. Meanwhile, it's these great secondary characters from the original show who I think could really help make the reboot. Ferguson, Gil Chesterfield, Bulldog, Noel, Kenny, Bebe (the agent...AND the actress Bebe Neuwirth, of course), and even Rodney Banks (the Niles doppelgänger). Oh, and what about Lana Gardner (formerly Lorna Lindley)? Jean Smart was HILARIOUS!! Also, wouldn't it be funny if her idiot son, Kirby, somehow ended up at Harvard and became a professor of American History? So much wasted potential!!
Because of this episode, & thinking back to my childhood, after reading my Summer Novels, I got this notion of having a Butler for one year's time. I live alone with my 2 Pitties, & Cat. I'm NOT married, or even have a girlfriend... In my Home, I even have a "Morning Room" where I keep my personal library, small sofa, & my piano: A mahogany red, baby grand piano. Because of Frasier, I took it as far as to wear a Changing Jacket in the Mornings, & a Smoking Jacket for night as I hit the blunt, & cup of coffee/cream, & Rum. He was a man, aged 67 from London, England. I changed his name to Wilson. "Sir Wilson" His meals, his respect, his friendship, his mannerisms. He would accompany me to Mexico as different escorts paid me a visit. I even got him laid. SMDH, my pets adored him, my daughter loved him. She couldn't believe it! "Dad, you've lost your damn mind! A Butler Dad? Who has a Butler these days???" & I responded: "Your Dad, & especially your 1st boyfriend, ME!" My beautiful daughter @age 4.5 "Daddy, R U my boyfriend? Yes U R Daddy, you're a boy, & you're my friend, that makes U my boyfriend." Wilson was so much fun, he'd even roll my blunts. I have guy friends that all play a musical instrument. They come on over, we all smoke a lil weEd, & jam out. I'm on my piano. Wilson was there, hooking all of us up, drinks, & weEd. He cost me: $95,000. Don't believe me? Google me: Santiago Murillo-Tucson. & U'll know why I could afford Sir Wilson. The year was 2015.
Ferguson and Jeeves could take over the world.
Just once I would like to be woken up with perfume
Jeeves n Wooster :) Stephen Fry as Jeeves, THE Gentleman's Gentleman to Wooster _ Must Watch for All of you who liked Ferguson ;)
Mr. Andrews made it off the Titanic.
😂
But this pan can't fry!
Ferguson: It's made of iron sir. I assure you it can!
😂
Seattle 2000's: Worried about Opera Boards
Seattle 2020's: Worried about CHAZ
That’s how civilization falls.
To be fair, I doubt it was Seattle at large which was worried about the Opera Board.
Love it.
“You’ve taken far to much liberty for the liberty-taking!”
“Send yourself something.” Lol
Ferguson is clearly a valet and not a butler, but its a great episode.
Its not right for a man to draw his own bath " really enjoyed Fergusons character
Ferguson is bit of a cutie
I totally love this...such class and humorous estate...which season was this please..I got to see it in full
I don't remember the episode. What happened at the party?
Mel forces Niles to cancel his plans with Daphnie to continue their pretend ‘happy marriage’ front. Niles snaps and publicly tells everyone their marriage is a sham and he loves daphnie.
For reasons I’ve never quite understood this reflects badly on Frasier and he does not get his seat on the Opera Board.
Thank Canada for victor garber…🇨🇦
WhY dOeS hE hAvE a BrItIsH aCcEnt?? Or is that just acting...
They left out the best part😥
I’d hate to have someone see me in the mornings 😱
I need a friend like Ferguson.
To bad you skipped the part where he told Mel off.
They really should have had his arc be more than one episode.
How did I not notice the nod to Wodehouse's Jeeves?!! "Carry on, Ferguson".