Rest in Peace, John Mahoney.
When he tries to write a song:
"Scoobadee-do-do-bwaa-ah"
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His response to Frasier's prayer about the noisy cricket:
Frasier: "Dear God, can't you make him shut up?"
Martin: "That prayer doesn't get answered around here."
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When he impersonates Daphne:
[British accent] "Oh do you think that would make my cheeks look too fat? That reminds me of the craziest thing my granny Moon used to say."
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When he wasn't afraid to call out his sons for being snobs:
"And when you insult this restaurant, you insult me."
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When he agreed to read a steamy book to a sick Daphne:
[clears throat] "bosom..."
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When he pretends to be gay...
"It's divine."
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...but doesn't realize he's on a date with a man....
"I had exactly the same experience when I came out."
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...and HIS ONLY SOLUTION is to pretend to be dating his own son...
"Edward, this is my boyfriend, Niles."
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...but then he makes it right and saves Frasier's Valentine's Day.
"Happy Valentine's Day, son."
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When he asks this question:
"Whatever happened to the sanctity of divorce?"
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When he plays the Antiques Roadshow drinking game with the boys:
"Vaneer!"
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When he took the dog psychiatrist's questions very seriously:
Psychiatrist: "What do you imagine would be human Eddie's favorite cologne?"
Martin: "Aqua Velva. It's a little strong, but I think he could pull it off."
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When he secretly goes to the parole hearing of the man who shot him:
"I have nothing to say."
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When he utilizes the butler:
Ferguson: "Your meatloaf sandwich, sir... And your finger."
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When he wasn't afraid to be afraid of Lilith:
"Hell, I took a half a step before I realized she was talking to the dog."
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When he had just finished watching Austin Powers:
"Well, I'm sorry. Do I bore you? Or do I make you randy?"
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When he paid $10 (in Canadian money) for this photo:
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When he casually caught up with Diane:
"Well, my wife died, I got shot in the hip and I had to move in with Frasier 'cause I kept falling down in the shower."
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This:
Frasier: "Forget that police mentality. Don't you believe in second chances?"
Martin: "I did, then we had Niles."
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When he pulled this prank:
Frasier: "Uh, the 'Fine Arts Forgery Department', please."
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When he tries to backtrack after getting caught calling Lilith a "witch":
"Lilith, has my twitch gone yet."
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When he thinks Niles is trying to kill him:
Niles: "Dad, come join me on the balcony."
Martin: "Eddie, get out of here, quick!"
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When his hair dye starts melting off:
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When he gets excited about his ears popping, and doesn't quite read the room:
"I can hear again."
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His love for Christmas decor:
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When he worries Lilith will ask for his sperm next:
"...she'll come to the source... me... the fountainhead."
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When his advice turns into a craving:
"'What do I really want? What is really going to make me happy... now?'... I suddenly feel like having a beer."
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When he talks about Eddie playing with bubble wrap:
"Poppity-pop-pop-pop!"
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When he storms into Wine Club and lays down the dad law:
"Zip it up, both of you... Niles, let your brother play."
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This advice:
"Remember to always work hard and that family comes first."
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We he works up the courage to tell his sons he loves them:
"Frasier... I love you."
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And, of course, every moment with his best pal, Eddie:
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Did we leave out any of your favorite Martin Crane moments? Tell us in the comments.
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