A spinoff of beloved sitcom “Cheers,” “Frasier” went to become a massive TV success in its own right. Jane Leeves Played DaphneThroughout those 11 seasons, Jane Leeves portrayed Daphne Moon, live-in physical therapist for Frasier’s dad (played by the late John Mahoney). Appearing on the “Still Hot in Cleveland” podcast, Leeves recalled the heated competition for the coveted role. “My agent said to me, ‘There’s some interest in you for this spinoff from Cheers,” Leeves said. PlayFurther Success with ‘Hot in Cleveland’After 11 seasons of “Frasier,” Leeves went on to further success as a member of the ensemble cast of “Hot in Cleveland.”