David Hyde Pierce Didn't Mince Words About Frasier's Pilot
According to David Hyde Pierce, the pilot script for NBC's "Frasier" didn't make a good initial impression. In fact, the actor struggled with his part in it.
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According to David Hyde Pierce, the pilot script for NBC's "Frasier" didn't make a good initial impression. In fact, the actor struggled with his part in it.
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