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.