by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Nancy Marchand guest stars as the imperious mother of Diane's boyfriend Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer). Preparing to meet Mrs. Crane for the first time, Diane is understandably nervous and on her guard. Even so, she is hardly prepared for the moment in which the gimlet-eyed dowager threatens to kill Diane if she ever marries Frasier! (Fans of Kelsey Grammer's later series, please note: You won't see Frasier's dad [John Mahoney] in this episode.)
