One of our DISH channels is re-running episodes from the original “Fraiser.” This made me remember that while the cast was great, my favorite characters were Daphne and Niles. They just seemed to end up with the runniest bits. David Hyde Pierce has been in the news lately because fans wanted to know why he isn’t on the new “Fraiser.” (Been there, done that.)

British actress Jane Leeves is probably best known for her role as Daphne Moon in the original “Fraiser” (1993-2004).  She’s been quite busy since then, most recently on “The Resident” (2018-2023). She’s also made guest appearances on “Murder She Wrote,” “Murphy Brown,” and “Desperate Housewives,” along with a primary role on “Host in Cleveland.”

It’s odd that quite often I don’t recognize the actors and actresses who appear as guest stars until half the episode is over. Then: Hey, isn’t that what’s her face from “Fraiser”?

She expressed some interest in the new “Fraiser” but didn’t want to leave “The Resident.” But who knows, maybe she’ll show up.

–Malcolm