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Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane, Nicholle Tom, Benjamin Salisbury, Madeline Zima, and Renee Taylor star in this hilarious sitcom about the nanny with the face from Vogue and the voice from Queens. This DVD collection includes all 24 episodes from the first season of this hilarious show. Fran Drescher stars in her defining role as street-smart Fran Fine, a diva down-on-her-luck who finds herself hired for a job she never even applied for! Now, she's the nanny for a rich, sophisticated family in Manhattan, and when this blue-collar girl from the block moves in with the blue blood, widowed Broadway producer and his three children, comedy is red hot!
Sony brings to DVD the first season of this one-of-a-kind sitcom starring Fran Drescher as the warm-hearted, nasal-voiced nanny from Queens who lands a job caring for three children of a wealthy, widowed Broadway producer from Manhattan. During the show’s six-year run (1993-1999), Drescher dazzles as Fran Fine in a role she created and developed (as writer and producer in several episodes) and obviously relishes, whether she’s flirting, whining, sparring, or showcasing her sensational wardrobe. The three-disc collection features 22 episodes beginning with "The Pilot," when Fran knocks on the Sheffield’s door and is mistakenly hired as their new nanny, establishing the show’s shtick of "blue collar meets blue blood." Immediate chemistry between Nanny Fine and Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy, "Days of Our Lives") fuels the storylines while the sarcastic repartee of Sheffield’s assistant, C.C. Babcock (Lauren Lane) and Niles the Butler (Daniel Davis) further ignites the entertainment. Season highlights include "The Butler, the Husband, the Wife, and Her Mother," when the family enters a parallel universe in a hilarious turn of events; and "Imaginary Friend," the season’s turning point where Drescher’s physical comedy (inspired by Lucille Ball) is given free reign. Celebrity guests include Carol Channing, Cloris Leachman, and Patti LaBelle (in the finale). Don’t miss the bonus material: a heartwarming "making-of" retrospective with the cast, and Drescher’s audio commentary during "I Don’t Remember Mama." Mild profanity and sexual innuendo. (Ages 12 and older) --Lynn Gibson
ClassicReviewed by Lisa Cothron, 2010-01-26
I introduced my soon-to-be-13 year old daughter to the Nanny and we never get tired of watching her. We'd like to have the whole 6 years!
Sarcastic and sassyReviewed by D. J. Nardi, 2010-01-12
This isn't the best sit-com, and it certainly doesn't have the best
acting, but it is hilarious. The show is overflowing with sarcasm
and irreverence. Fran Drescher is great as a nanny who doesn't
respect boundaries - both personal and comedic. I love how Niles
personifies the sarcastic butler. The kids are adorable, especially
Grace, who talks back with an attitude. Every once in a while when
I watch "The Nanny" I find myself bursting with laughter.
Unfortunately, the show didn't get much attention when it was on.
Some of its cultural references are outdated (frequent references
to the Clintons and Dolly Parton). However, if you didn't catch it
while it was being aired, these DVDs are definitely worth checking
out.
hilarious, a must haveReviewed by Meredith Kral, 2009-12-21
I love the nanny and was so happy to receive this dvd in perfect condition and expediently from the seller. If you can get past Fran Drescher's character's voice, the episodes are really cleverly written and very funny. I would recommend this dvd to anyone. As one can guess from the title, the episodes are about a woman who nanny's a rich Broadway producer's children. The character's are all so quirky and hysterical. Please watch and enjoy.
Just as funny as I rememberReviewed by kdea473, 2009-08-17
I remember watching The Nanny when I was much younger (a little too
young to get all of the jokes, I now realize...). Recently, I'd
been catching bits and pieces of it on Nick at Nite (which makes me
feel pretty old). When I looked up the season set on Amazon, I
couldn't believe the ridiculously low price, so I bit.
The show suffers from the problem all shows have, working through
the first couple of episodes--introducing characters and plot,
finding its voice. But it is a very quick affliction. By episode
three or so, the show was great. I found myself laughing out loud.
The writing is wonderful, and the cast has good chemistry.
I am pleased to see this show on DVD, and am back to pick up the
second season.
funniest, witty and heart-warmingReviewed by Magee Macaraeg, 2009-06-09
The Nanny is the funniest of all comedies for me. The humor is so
much witty, unique, original and heart-warming. It's a classic
story about a low class woman falling into the lives of a rich
elite family. The twists to this classic story makes it very
hilarious and exciting - the "Queens/Jewish" cultural background of
the nanny, the Broadway musical career of the producer widowed
father, the wittiness of the repressed butler and the outrageous
wickedness of the producer's assistant that always gets overthrown
by the butler.
The audio commentary of Fran Drescher on season 1 episodes gives
small interesting trivias to the tv show. It proves that this was
not just a regular tv show project but was very near and dear to
Fran in real life, because of how much she and her team brought
into it from who she is, her family and close friends.
I cannot wait for the whole tv series to be completed in DVD. To
Sony Pictures, please make the succeeding dvd seasons more exciting
with additional special features.
