Frasier's Donny Douglas Originally Had A Much Smaller Role

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• Saul Rubinek, the actor who played Donny, was initially supposed to have a brief, one-off appearance, but his performance was so well-received that the writers expanded the role.
• Donny's evolution from a minor character to a recurring fan favorite on Frasier showcases the power of an actor's chemistry with the ensemble and the creativity of the show's writing team.