Kelsey Grammer Gives Update on 'Frasier' Reboot According to the actor, there are multiple plans for the plot br of the show's possible return. Recently, the Golden Globe winner was seen in the U.K. with a folder containing ideas for the program. Kelsey Grammer, via 'Lorraine' Kelsey Grammer, via 'Lorraine' Grammer went on to discuss replacing br John Mahoney, who played Frasier's dad, Martin Crane. Kelsey Grammer, via 'Lorraine' Rumors of the show's return amplified last year when Deadline reported that Grammer was br in negotiations with CBS. 'Frasier,' a spinoff of fellow comedy br program 'Cheers,' lasted 11 seasons. Throughout its run on NBC until 2004, br the show and cast took home a total br of 37 Primetime Emmy Awards.