In Frasier, what KACL program is hosted by Gil Chesterton?

In *Frasier*, Gil Chesterton hosts *Restaurant Beat* on KACL. The program is the station’s food-and-restaurant show, fitting Gil’s role as a professional critic and his reputation for elaborate opinions about dining.

KACL is the fictional Seattle talk-radio station where Frasier hosts *The Dr. Frasier Crane Show*. Its schedule includes several specialized programs, allowing the series to create a workplace full of competing personalities. Gil’s show sits alongside Bob “Bulldog” Briscoe’s sports program, *The Gonzo Sports Show*, and other talk and advice formats.

Gil’s position makes him both a colleague and a rival for Frasier. In his first appearance, he temporarily takes over Frasier’s time slot while Frasier is ill and appears interested in keeping the slot. Their professional friction adds another layer to the station’s comic ensemble.

The title is easy to confuse with KACL’s other fictional programs, especially *The Gonzo Sports Show*. That show belongs to Bulldog, while *Restaurant Beat* belongs to Gil. Gil’s on-air persona is as polished and theatrical as his food criticism, making the program a natural extension of his character.