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Bonus Episode: Rise and Fall of the Classic Movie Accent

The History of English Podcast

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The Mid-Atlantic Accent

You can hear elements of the Mid-Atlantic accent and Kelsey Grammer's portrayal of Fraser Crane in Cheers and Frasier. John Hausman used the accent in roles like Professor Kingsfield in The Paper Chase. Even if you'd been born a nape, you'd still be a howl. You must come from a fine family. And even when he grunts, they detect just a trace of horror. But any last requests? I was wondering if you could sing the entire score of the HMS Pinna Four. Very well, but I shall send you to heaven before I send you to hell.

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