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The Nanny
Season 1
DVD cover
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseNovember 3, 1993 (1993-11-03) –
May 16, 1994 (1994-05-16)
Season chronology
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Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of the American television sitcom The Nanny aired on CBS from November 3, 1993, to May 16, 1994. The series was created by actress Fran Drescher and her then-husband Peter Marc Jacobson, and developed by Prudence Fraser and Robert Sternin. Produced by Sternin and Fraser Ink Inc. and TriStar Television, the series features Drescher, Jacobson, Fraser, Sternin, Caryn Lucas and Diane Wilk as executive producers. Most of the season's episodes aired on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm while the first few aired on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm.

Based on an idea inspired by Drescher's visit with a friend and The Sound of Music, the season revolves around Fran Fine, a Jewish woman from Flushing, Queens, New York, who is hired by a wealthy Broadway producer to be the nanny to his three children. Drescher stars as the titular character, Charles Shaughnessy as British-born producer Maxwell Sheffield, and the children – Maggie, Brighton and Grace – portrayed by Nicholle Tom, Benjamin Salisbury, and Madeline Zima. The series also features Daniel Davis as Niles, the family butler, and Lauren Lane as C.C. Babcock, Maxwell's associate in his production company who is smitten with him. Several recurring characters also played a role in the sitcom's plotlines, many of whom were related to Fran.

The Nanny's first season debuted to moderate numbers and ratings for the channel, maintaining most of the initial audience through the season's broadcast. The season finale, however, generated a large increase in ratings, garnering the second highest rating for season behind the fifth episode "Here Comes the Brood", with 20.3 million viewers. The season was released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in 2005, nearly 12 years after its premiere.

Production

Concept

The concept for The Nanny came into fruition during Drescher's trip to France and the United Kingdom. In France, Drescher lived with a family and observed the family's life with a Guatemalan nanny.[1] After leaving France, Drescher left for the United Kingdom to visit close friend, model and former Princesses co-star Twiggy. While there, Drescher spent time with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson's children. Drescher noted how she felt out of place in the country: "Everything was so English, so proper. I felt like this loud New Yorker, so crude, so blue collar, so Jewish." Drescher called her husband, producer Peter Marc Jacobson, and told him her idea of "a takeoff of The Sound of Music, only I come through the door instead of Julie Andrews."[2]

Development

Drescher had previously starred in the television sitcom Princesses on CBS in 1991. The series, spearheaded by Jeff Sagansky, was plagued with rumors of behind the scenes drama. The series' launch underperformed and after only five episodes amidst declining ratings, CBS canceled the show.[1] Drescher met up with Sagansky during her flight to France and arranged for her and Jacobson to pitch an idea for CBS. After her trip to France and visit with Twiggy, Drescher told her idea to her husband, who stated "That's an idea that will sell." Four months later, the series was put into pre-production with Drescher and Jacobson signed on as writers and executive producers.[2]

In January 1994, the season received a full season pickup.[3]

Cast and characters

Episodes

Main article: List of The Nanny episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
11"The Nanny"Lee ShallatStory by : Peter Marc Jacobson & Fran Drescher
Teleplay by : Peter Marc Jacobson & Robert Sternin & Prudence Fraser		November 3, 1993 (1993-11-03)15.0[4]
22"Smoke Gets in Your Lies"Lee ShallatMichael RoweNovember 10, 1993 (1993-11-10)11.6[5]
33"My Fair Nanny"Lee ShallatAndy GoodmanNovember 17, 1993 (1993-11-17)12.7[6]
44"The Nuchslep"Lee ShallatEve Ahlert & Dennis DrakeNovember 24, 1993 (1993-11-24)11.5[7]
55"Here Comes the Brood"Lee ShallatDiane WilkDecember 6, 1993 (1993-12-06)20.3[8]
66"The Butler, The Husband, The Wife and Her Mother"Lee ShallatHoward MeyersDecember 8, 1993 (1993-12-08)13.7[8]
77"Imaginary Friend"Lee ShallatPamela Eells & Sally LapidussDecember 15, 1993 (1993-12-15)11.9[9]
88"Christmas Episode"Lee ShallatFran Drescher & Peter Marc JacobsonDecember 22, 1993 (1993-12-22)14.6[10][full citation needed]
99"Personal Business"Lee ShallatFran Drescher & Peter Marc JacobsonDecember 29, 1993 (1993-12-29)14.8[11]
1010"The Nanny-in-Law"Paul MillerEve Ahlert & Dennis DrakeJanuary 12, 1994 (1994-01-12)14.3[12]
1111"A Plot for Nanny"Paul MillerSandy Krinski & Lisa GarrettJanuary 19, 1994 (1994-01-19)16.5[13]
1212"The Show Must Go On"Will MackenzieFrank Lombardi & Dana RestonJanuary 26, 1994 (1994-01-26)11.2[14]
1313"Maggie the Model"Will MackenzieDiane WilkFebruary 2, 1994 (1994-02-02)13.7[15]
1414"The Family Plumbing"Linda DayBill LawrenceFebruary 9, 1994 (1994-02-09)16.0[16]
1515"Deep Throat"Linda DayPamela Eells & Sally LapidussMarch 2, 1994 (1994-03-02)11.5[17]
1616"Schlepped Away"Linda DayFran Drescher & Peter Marc JacobsonMarch 9, 1994 (1994-03-09)12.7[18]
1717"Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off"Gail MancusoDiane WilkMarch 16, 1994 (1994-03-16)9.7[19]
1818"Sunday in the Park with Fran"Gail MancusoHoward MeyerMarch 23, 1994 (1994-03-23)11.3[20]
1919"Gym Teacher"Gail MancusoAlan Eisenstock & Larry MintzApril 6, 1994 (1994-04-06)12.5[21]
2020"Ode to Barbra Joan"Gail MancusoStory by : David M. Matthews
Teleplay by : Frank Lombardi & Dana Reston		April 13, 1994 (1994-04-13)9.9[22]
2121"Frannie's Choice"Paul MillerTracy Newman & Jonathan StarkApril 27, 1994 (1994-04-27)9.9[23]
2222"I Don't Remember Mama"Paul MillerHoward Meyers & Diane WilkMay 16, 1994 (1994-05-16)19.1[24]

Home media

The Nanny: The Complete First Season[25]
Set Details[25] Special Features[25]
  • 22 Episodes
  • 3-Disc Set
  • English Stereo Sound
  • Subtitles in French, Spanish, and Portuguese
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Audio Commentary from Fran Drescher
  • "The Making of The Nanny"
Release Dates
Region 1
July 12, 2005 (2005-07-12)[25] July 19, 2005 (2005-07-19)[26] July 13, 2005 (2005-07-13)[27]

References

  1. ^ a b Epstein, Lawrence J. (August 5, 2008). "Kosher at Last: Jewish Women Comedians". The Haunted Smile: The Story of Jewish Comedians in America. New York: PublicAffairs. p. 268. ISBN 978-1-58648-162-9. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  2. ^ a b Belson, Eve (October 1994). "DIVA: Dazzling Fran Drescher runs the show on her CBS hit, The Nanny". Orange Coast. Vol. 20, no. 10. p. 46. ISSN 0279-0483.
  3. ^ Lowry, Brian (January 4, 1994). "'Nanny,' 'Half' win pickups". Variety. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  4. ^ "Nielsen Ratings". USA Today. November 10, 1993. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  5. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 17, 1993). "Walters gives ABC a special boost". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  6. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 24, 1993). "CBS sweeps back to top". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  7. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 1, 1993). "Thanksgiving week tie for NBC, CBS". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
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  9. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 22, 1993). "ABC on top for 2nd week". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
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  11. ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 6, 1994). "'Jane's House' puts CBS in order". USA Today. ISSN 0734-7456.
  12. ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 19, 1994). "'Columbo' on the case for ABC". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  13. ^ "Nielsen Ratings". USA Today. January 26, 1994. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  14. ^ DeRosa, Robin (February 2, 1994). "Super Bowl runs up NBC's score". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  15. ^ DeRosa, Robin (February 9, 1994). "Lilith brings ratings to 'Frasier'". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
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  18. ^ DeRosa, Robin (March 16, 1994). "Premieres give ABC pull". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  19. ^ DeRosa, Robin (March 24, 1994). "Wednesday wins for ABC". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  20. ^ DeRosa, Robin. "Winner ABC can thank the academy". USA Today. ISSN 0734-7456.
  21. ^ DeRosa, Robin (April 13, 1994). "Hoops figure into CBS' net again". USA Today. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  22. ^ "Nielsen Ratings". USA Today. April 20, 1994. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  23. ^ "Nielsen Ratings". USA Today. May 4, 1994. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  24. ^ "Nielsen Ratings". USA Today. May 18, 1994. p. 3D. ISSN 0734-7456.
  25. ^ a b c d "The Nanny – Sony Announces The Nanny: Updated Box Art & EXTRAS!". TVShowsOnDVD.com. May 2, 2005. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  26. ^ "Une Nounou d'enfer : L'intégrale saison 1 - Coffret 3 DVD". Amazon (in French). France. ASIN B0009SOP0Y.
  27. ^ "Nanny, The – Season 1 3 DVD". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

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