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Frasier Episode Sparks Death Threats for Daphne Actor
Jane Leeves received death threats after her 'Frasier' character smashed a rubber eel.
In brief
Jane Leeves received death threats after her 'Frasier' character smashed a rubber eel. Jane Leeves got death threats for slapping a rubber eel in a 'Frasier' episode. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Frasier Season 2 Episode
The 'Frasier' revival had 11 seasons of classic sitcom comfort.
Daphne Moon's Eel Incident
Daphne Moon actor Jane Leeves smashed a rubber eel on a countertop in the episode.
The Innkeepers Episode
The 'Innkeepers' episode saw Niles and Daphne struggling to run their restaurant.
Death Threats Received
Jane Leeves got death threats for slapping a rubber eel in the 'Frasier' episode.
“What I could never have anticipated were the death threats”
Example of Threat Letter
A letter wished Jane Leeves an agonizing terminal disease after the eel incident.
“Every time I see the 'Frasier' episode where you smash the eel's head for a laugh I wish you'd get an agonizing terminal disease.”
Controversial Episode
The episode sparked mixed reactions when it first aired.
“Some thought it strayed from the refined, sophisticated humor that was 'Frasier.'”
Here's the gist
Jane Leeves got death threats for slapping a rubber eel in a 'Frasier' episode.
