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The Nanny

  • TV Series
  • 1993–1999
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
54K
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Fran Drescher in The Nanny (1993)
The Nanny: The Nanny
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After being fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, a cosmetics saleswoman becomes the nanny to the three children of a rich English widower. As time passes, the two fall for each ot... Read allAfter being fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, a cosmetics saleswoman becomes the nanny to the three children of a rich English widower. As time passes, the two fall for each other.After being fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, a cosmetics saleswoman becomes the nanny to the three children of a rich English widower. As time passes, the two fall for each other.

  • Creators
    • Robert Sternin
    • Prudence Fraser
    • Peter Marc Jacobson
  • Stars
    • Fran Drescher
    • Charles Shaughnessy
    • Daniel Davis
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    54K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    832
    28
    • Creators
      • Robert Sternin
      • Prudence Fraser
      • Peter Marc Jacobson
    • Stars
      • Fran Drescher
      • Charles Shaughnessy
      • Daniel Davis
    • 158User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 9 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Fran Drescher
    Fran Drescher
    • Fran Fine…
    • 1993–1999
    Charles Shaughnessy
    Charles Shaughnessy
    • Maxwell Sheffield…
    • 1993–1999
    Daniel Davis
    Daniel Davis
    • Niles
    • 1993–1999
    Lauren Lane
    Lauren Lane
    • C.C. Babcock
    • 1993–1999
    Nicholle Tom
    Nicholle Tom
    • Maggie Sheffield
    • 1993–1999
    Benjamin Salisbury
    Benjamin Salisbury
    • Brighton Sheffield
    • 1993–1999
    Madeline Zima
    Madeline Zima
    • Grace Sheffield
    • 1993–1999
    Renée Taylor
    Renée Taylor
    • Sylvia Fine
    • 1993–1999
    Rachel Chagall
    Rachel Chagall
    • Val Toriello
    • 1993–1999
    Ann Morgan Guilbert
    Ann Morgan Guilbert
    • Yetta Rosenberg
    • 1993–1999
    Chester Drescher
    • Chester Babcock…
    • 1993–1999
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Dr. Jack Miller
    • 1997–1998
    Mort Drescher
    • Uncle Stanley…
    • 1993–1999
    Nora Dunn
    Nora Dunn
    • Dr. Reynolds…
    • 1996–1999
    Sue Goodman
    • Henrietta…
    • 1994–1999
    James Edson
    James Edson
    • Waiter…
    • 1996–1999
    DeeDee Rescher
    DeeDee Rescher
    • Dotty…
    • 1993–1999
    Lawrence A. Mandley
    Lawrence A. Mandley
    • Orderly #1…
    • 1993–1997
    • Creators
      • Robert Sternin
      • Prudence Fraser
      • Peter Marc Jacobson
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    User reviews158

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    10tyler_dean_smith

    Classic

    I watched this show growing up and missed on a lot of the humour. Now, in my mid thirties this show is purely genius.
    Enrique-Sanchez-56

    Funny, Charming Series

    I thought the "there's something delightful about poking fun at being Jewish" was at the center of Fran's charm. You couldn't help but love her every step of the way.

    Probably the best aspect of this series was that as a comedy, other series take themselves so seriously.

    Not with Fran Drescher's THE NANNY. Fran knew exactly how far to push her lovable kitschy style and always kept it in check with her timing and sexy panache. The show concluded at the right time in the course of the series. By golly, you've got to give them credit for knowing when to stop. So many shows are run into the ground and the endings are hastily wrapped up. Not so with this program. The last episode was warmly sad for we devoted fans of this show. But it was done just right...just when you thought the time for the credits was approaching...through tears in your eyes....came out Grandma.

    There were several characters which have been mentioned before in other reviews; all of which I loved...but by far the best was ANN GUILBERT as the grandmother. Her comic timing, her gentle way with her character, her facial expressions were so priceless reminds me now of how my own mother is advancing in her years. It is disappointing that she was not nominated for an Emmy for this series. Perhaps her part was not large enough. But oh, what she did with those precious minutes. It harkens back to those wonderful days when she was Millie Helper, Rob and Laura Petrie's quirky and nosy neighbor on the Dick Van Dyke Show. What a talent this women has given us!

    Thank you, Ann....and thank you, Fran for choosing her to play this part. You are still sorely missed one and all. Thank goodness for syndication!
    9leaellynasaura

    Very Enjoyable

    Honestly, this was my childhood and it still gets a laugh out of me even in adulthood. It's delightfully ridiculous while being set in situations that can still be somewhat relatable. It's nothing too serious, but it does have moments of charm and emotion and while you can watch most episodes on their own in any order you like it's likewise rewarding watching them in order, not even because you'll miss anything - because you largely won't - but because it leaves you feeling more like you've grown up witht the characters, which is nice. And speaking of the characters, they are by in large a joy to watch, from the nanny herself, to CC, Niles and even the kids, they all really grow on you. Sure, not all the jokes carry over into different languages and some things in the show are better left in fiction, but it's still a blast and I'm sure I'll keep revisiting this show.
    7dawnsacks-01578

    Timeless. Holds up pretty good

    It is 2019. Just watched an episode of it and laughed and laughed and laughed. Some of the comedy of past years does not hold up i.e. welcome back Kotter. I think what makes the show go over so well is the amazing performance by Fran Drescher. She is so hilarious. The kids are really good and the banter between Niles and CJ is priceless. Give it another shot it's pretty good
    patygirl_df

    6 years of glee

    Fran Dresher is a very nice person and a very funny and talented actress, she made us laugh for six years and I think she should stay with us for much time. Everything about the show is great, the cast is very talented, the story-lines are never repetitive and always funny, they left us in 1999 and after six years of the beginning it was still a hit. Maybe it's for the best, because we'll always have good memories of the show, they didn't wait until people became tired of it.

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    • Trivia
      When the show was broadcast in the U.K., many viewers wrote in to chide Charles Shaughnessy over his "imitation" English accent, and suggested he practice with co-star Daniel Davis on how to do a proper English accent. The cast found this quite amusing, as Shaughnessy is a native Englishman, born in London while Davis is an American, born in Arkansas. In a nod to this funny situation, an episode in the final season, has Niles appearing in Grace's (Madeline Zima's) school play of Cleopatra, where he receives bad reviews, one of which, is how his English accent sounds fake.
    • Goofs
      Maxwell's age is inconsistent - for several years it remains at 42 yet in the 3rd season goes to 41.
    • Quotes

      C.C.: Seriously, Niles, where do you keep all that cash?

      Niles: Someplace you'll never get near.

      C.C.: Oh, your mattress.

      Niles: No.

      [pointing at Mr. Sheffield]

      Niles: His.

    • Connections
      Edited into Heroes of Jewish Comedy (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      The Nanny Named Fran
      Composed & Performed by Ann Hampton Callaway

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • La niñera
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS
      • Echelon Productions, Inc.
      • Highschool Sweethearts
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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