While Kelsey Grammer is best known for his iconic role as Dr. Frasier Crane, his career has been peppered with several less successful projects. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of these efforts that never quite hit the mark.
Down Periscope The Misfit Comedy
In the 1996 comedy ‘Down Periscope,’ Grammer played Lt. Cmdr. Tom Dodge, an unorthodox officer who takes command of an old submarine with a misfit crew. Despite the star-studded cast, including Rob Schneider, Lauren Holly, Bruce Dern, Harry Dean Stanton, William H. Macy, and Rip Torn, the film failed to impress critics and audiences alike.
According to research, the movie has a run time of just 92 minutes, yet it managed to stretch its screwball humor thin. Perhaps the script’s lack of depth was its downfall.
Boss Disappointing Cancellation
‘Boss’ marked Grammer’s first small-screen drama, where he took on the role of Tom Kane, a manipulative mayor battling a degenerative neurological disorder. Despite critically acclaimed performances and winning a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama, ‘Boss’ was ultimately axed by Starz after only two seasons due to low ratings.
The network commented, After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to not proceed with ‘Boss.’ We remain proud of this award-winning show, its exceptional cast and writers…
Back To You Unsteady Ratings
‘Back To You,’ a sitcom co-starring Patricia Heaton, saw Grammer play news anchor Chuck Darling. Despite initial excitement and positive critical reception, the show struggled with consistent ratings and was canceled after one season.
The show’s blend of workplace comedy and newsroom antics couldn’t capture a lasting audience.
Hank Short-Lived Family Comedy
In ‘Hank,’ Kelsey Grammer embodied Hank Pryor, a successful executive who loses his job and has to reconnect with his family. However, the series premiered to poor reviews and last only five episodes before ABC pulled it off-air due to low viewership.
The show’s stilted humor and clichéd storyline were cited as major drawbacks.
The Expendables 3 Action Misfire
Grammer tried his hand at action in ‘The Expendables 3’, playing Bonaparte. The film featured numerous aging action stars but was criticized for being an uninspired sequel that relied heavily on star power rather than substance.
The movie underperformed at the box office despite its ensemble cast.
Partners Unlikely Lawyer Duo
‘Partners’ featured Grammer as Allen Braddock alongside Martin Lawrence. The show followed two mismatched lawyers working together but failed to find traction with viewers and critics. It faced an early cancellation after one season.
The chemistry between the leads couldn’t save the weak plotlines from falling flat.
Trollhunters Experiment In Animation
Grammer lent his voice to the character Blinky Galadrigal in Netflix’s animated series ‘Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia’. Despite being well-received within its genre, it didn’t quite match up to mainstream successes and *drifts more into niche appeal* rather than a breakout hit similar to other ventures such as Pixar films.
While narrated well by Grammer, it didn’t attain significant mainstream traction despite decent viewership within target demographics.
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