The ’90s sitcom starring Fran Drescher has caused a sartorial sensation since all six seasons arrived on HBO Max. It is also, the writer argues, a delightful show that unlike some of its contemporaries, still feels fresh.
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By Princess WeekesApr 12th, 2021, 3:27 pm
I grew up watching
The Nanny. It was my comfort show, and while it, as all ’90s shows, has some value dissonance, I can put it on and laugh, smile, and admire Fran Fine’s impeccable wardrobe. However, my favorite thing about the show is how much Fran loves Maggie, Brighton, and Gracie.
For those who have not memorized the theme song,
The Nanny is about a 29 (or something)-year-old Jewish woman named Fran Fine (Fran Drescher) who was working in a bridal shop in flushing queens until her boyfriend/boss broke up with her and fired her. She then ends up on the doorstep of Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy). He is the widower father of three children, Maggie, Brighton, and Gracie, whose wife, Sara, died suddenly. Complete with a sassy butler named Niles (Daniel Davis) and Max’s business partner C.C. (Lauren Lane), they make up the cast of this family drama.
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