The Last Time I Saw Maris

The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) of China, famous for its porcelain. Niles smashes a Ming vase in his anger at Maris.

“I always hated that dynasty.”— Niles

Giorgio Armani, the Italian luxury fashion house. Referenced as one of the designer stores where Maris shops during her New York spending spree.

“Armani... Valentino... Cartier... Tiffany...”— Martin

Valentino, the Italian haute couture fashion house founded by Valentino Garavani, one of Maris's shopping destinations in New York.

“Armani... Valentino... Cartier... Tiffany...”— Martin

Cartier, the French luxury jewelry and watch house, one of the stores where Maris's credit card charges appear.

“Armani... Valentino... Cartier... Tiffany...”— Martin

The iconic American luxury jewelry company founded in 1837, another stop on Maris's extravagant New York shopping spree.

“Armani... Valentino... Cartier... Tiffany...”— Martin

Haute couture, the creation of exclusive custom-fitted high fashion, the reason Maris suddenly flew to New York.

“Maris heard that the new Couture lines had arrived in New York.”— Niles

The iconic sci-fi franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. Station employee Noel Shempsky petitions the producers to add a character based on Roz.

“It's to the talented producers of 'Star Trek,' suggesting a new character.”— Noel

The hand gesture from Star Trek, made by spreading the fingers into a V shape, accompanied by the phrase 'Live long and prosper.'

“Live long and prosper!”— Noel

A popular Kellogg's breakfast cereal featuring Tony the Tiger as mascot. Niles logs eating an entire box as part of his emotional journal.

“Ate entire box of Frosted Flakes, they're gr-r-r-reat!”— Niles

Robert Browning (1812-1889), English poet and playwright, known for his dramatic monologues and his love letters and poems to his wife Elizabeth Barrett Brownin…

“Noel's attempt to immortalize you is akin to a love poem written by Robert Browning to his wife.”— Frasier

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Austrian Romantic composer and conductor known for his expansive symphonies. Niles plays Mahler for Maris on Sundays, though Frasier …

“you sit at the piano every Sunday morning and play Mahler for Maris. But you hate Mahler!”— Frasier

Ballantine beer (Ballantine Ale), a once-popular American beer brand brewed by the P. Ballantine and Sons Brewing Company. Niles uncharacteristically drinks Bal…

“His jacket is off, his shirtsleeves rolled up, he has an open Ballantine in one hand”— Niles