| Frank's Tribute | |
| |
| Ray and Robert interviewing Abe in "Frank's Tribute" | |
| Season | 3 |
| Episode | 16 |
| Air Date | February 8, 1999 (USA) October 19, 2004 (Canada) |
| Cast | Ray Romano Patricia Heaton Brad Garrett Doris Roberts Peter Boyle Len Lesser Victor Raider-Wexler Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. John David Conti TR Richards Jack Axelrod Lou Charloff Ancel Cook Al Eben Stuart Gold Greg Lewis Allan Lurie Fred Ornstein John Spaulding |
| Director(s) | Will Mackenzie |
| Writer(s) | Eric Cohen |
| Preceded by | Robert's Date |
| Followed by | Cruising with Marie |
Frank's Tribute is the 16th episode of Season 3, and is episode 63 of the full 210 episodes for the entire series. In this episode, Ray and Robert try to make a tribute to their father.
Episode Information[]
- Episode Title: Frank's Tribute
- Episode Number: Season 3, Episode 16 (#63 of 210)
- Air Date: February 8, 1999
- Episode description (from DVD): "Frank's fellow lodge members vote him "Man of the Year"."
- Cast:
- Ray Romano as Ray
- Patricia Heaton as Debra
- Brad Garrett as Robert
- Doris Roberts as Marie
- Peter Boyle as Frank
- Guest Cast:
- Len Lesser as Garvin
- Victor Raider-Wexler as Stan
- Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. as Milt
- John David Conti as Abe
- TR Richards as Guy
- Jack Axelrod as Lodge Member
- Lou Charloff as Lodge Member
- Ancel Cook as Lodge Member
- Al Eben as Lodge Member
- Stuart Gold as Lodge Member
- Greg Lewis as Lodge Member
- Allan Lurie as Lodge Member
- Fred Ornstein as Lodge Member
- John Spaulding as Lodge Member
- Crew:
- Will Mackenzie - Director
- Eric Cohen - Writer
- Preceded by: "Robert's Date"
- Followed by: "Cruising with Marie"
Synopsis[]
When Frank's lodge buddies vote him "Man of the Year", Ray and Robert have to give a tribute to him. So they decide to make a video.
Upon arriving at the lodge to interview the guys, Ray and Robert realize that the other lodge guys hate Frank. Since they couldn't get any kind words about him, they interviewed the lodge guys about chocolate and ended up heavily editing the video to make it seem like they were talking about Frank.
But when the short video is shown at the party, Frank is upset when it becomes evident that everybody hates him.
Running Gags[]
- When Garvin sees Ray, he raises his arms to cheer and says his famous line "Hey, Ray's here! Hahaaa!"
- It is seen throughout the series, that no one outside the Barone family likes Frank due to his frequent trouble making, and the lack of respect he gives to others. It is shown also in this episode, which actually focuses on that issue.
Trivia[]
- Actress Patricia Heaton was pregnant at the time of filming for this episode, so she only appeared in one short scene at the end of the episode.
- This is the first time the lodge is shown.
- This episode is one of the very few times there is an emotional scene between Frank and Marie.
Production Notes[]
- Second Assistant Director Elena Santaballa's credit squeezes in today's reruns.
Quotes[]
- Frank: "And what's with Correlli saying he likes me hot with marshmallows?"
External links[]
| Season 3 Episodes |
|---|
|
The Invasion • Driving Frank • The Sitter • Getting Even • The Visit • Halloween Candy • Moving Out • The Article • The Lone Barone • No Fat • The Apartment • The Toaster • Ping Pong • Pants on Fire • Robert's Date • Frank's Tribute • Cruising with Marie • Ray Home Alone • Big Shots • Move Over • The Getaway • Working Girl • Be Nice • Dancing with Debra • Robert Moves Back • How They Met |