Dr. Nora

"Dr. Nora" is the twentieth episode in season 6 of American sitcom Frasier. The show, which satirizes chat-show radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger, became the subject of controversy after Schlessinger decried its satire of her mother, whom she claims is not a public figure. Paramount subsequently pulled the show from syndication apparently to the consternation of the show's producers. Although it has been shown in repeat runs in other countries, f... more

"Dr. Nora" is the twentieth episode in season 6 of American sitcom Frasier. The show, which satirizes chat-show radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger, became the subject of controversy after Schlessinger decried its satire of her mother, whom she claims is not a public figure. Paramount subsequently pulled the show from syndication apparently to the consternation of the show's producers. Although it has been shown in repeat runs in other countries, for instance the UK. Frasier is in Café Nervosa interviewing candidates for a new radio psychiatrist at KACL, whose show will run alongside his own. He thinks he has found an unbeatable contender (Dr. Gordon Edelstein), and Niles, who knows his work, expects him to be right. In the end, however, he recommends Dr. Nora Fairchild, who spends most of her interview paying him compliments, even pretending to think Niles is the older brother. Frasier feels proud to have a protégé, until he actually hears her in action. She turns out to be an advocate... less