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List Of The Nanny Episodes
''The Nanny'' is an American television sitcom that aired for six seasons on CBS from 1993 to 1999. Created and produced by Fran Drescher and Peter Marc Jacobson, the series starred Drescher as Fran Fine, a Queens native who is hired by widower Maxwell "Max" Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy) to be the nanny of his three children Margaret (Nicholle Tom), Brighton (Benjamin Salisbury), and Grace (Madeline Zima). The series also starred Lauren Lane as C.C. Babcock, Max's business associate, and Daniel Davis (actor), Daniel Davis as Niles, the family's butler. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (1993–94) Season 2 (1994–95) Season 3 (1995–96) Season 4 (1996–97) Season 5 (1997–98) Season 6 (1998–99) Notes References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Nanny, The The Nanny, episodes Lists of American sitcom episodes it:La tata#Episodi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nanny
''The Nanny'' is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from November 3, 1993, to June 23, 1999, starring Fran Drescher as Fran Fine, a Jewish wikt:fashionista, fashionista from Flushing, Queens, who becomes the nanny of three children from an Anglo-American upper-class family in New York City. The show was created and produced by Drescher and her then-husband Peter Marc Jacobson, taking much of its inspiration from Drescher's personal life growing up, involving names and characteristics based on her relatives and friends. The sitcom has also spawned several #Foreign adaptations, foreign adaptations, loosely inspired by the original scripts. One of the most successful adaptations is the Turkish adaptation of the series ":tr:Dadı (dizi), Dadı". The show earned a Rose d'Or, and one Emmy Award, out of a total of twelve nominations; Drescher was twice nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy. The sitcom was the first new show delivered to CBS for the 1993 season and the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fran Drescher
Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress and trade unionist. She is currently serving as the national president of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). She played Fran Fine in the television sitcom ''The Nanny'' (1993–1999), which she created and produced with her then-husband Peter Marc Jacobson. Drescher made her screen debut with a small role in the 1977 film ''Saturday Night Fever'' and later appeared in '' American Hot Wax'' (1978) and Wes Craven's horror film '' Stranger in Our House'' (1978). In the 1980s, she worked as a comedic actress in the films ''Gorp'' (1980), '' The Hollywood Knights'' (1980), '' Doctor Detroit'' (1983), '' This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984), and ''UHF'' (1989), and made guest appearances on several television series. In 1993, she achieved wider fame as Fran Fine in her own sitcom vehicle ''The Nanny'', for which she was nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Golden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Marc Jacobson
Peter Marc Jacobson is an American television writer, director, producer, and actor. He is best known as the executive producer of the popular sitcom ''The Nanny'', which he created and produced with his then-wife, Fran Drescher, who also starred in the series. He was often credited as Peter Marc in his early acting roles. Personal life Jacobson and Fran Drescher married in 1978 and moved to Los Angeles to launch their careers. Both are Jewish. The couple divorced in 1999, after having been separated for years. They had no children. He came out as gay to her after their marriage ended. The couple developed the 2011 television series '' Happily Divorced'' for TV Land based on their lives. Production company Jacobson and Fran Drescher founded their own production company, Highschool Sweethearts, in 1995. The company produced ''The Nanny'' since the show's third season episode, "Dope Diamond". The company also produced '' The Beautician and the Beast'' with Paramount Picture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fran Fine
''The Nanny'' is an American television sitcom which originally aired on CBS from 1993 to 1999, starring Fran Drescher as #Fran Fine, Fran Fine, a fashion queen from Flushing, New York who becomes the nanny of three children from the New York/British high society. Main characters Fran Fine Francine Joy "Fran" Sheffield (''Maiden and married names, née'' Fine) is the series' nasal-voiced, big haired protagonist, portrayed by actress Fran Drescher. Her character is bubbly, outgoing, and humorous but also caring and responsible of the kids and her job, and plays the mother figure for them. Fran frequently gets into trouble, but usually solves the problems herself through seemingly ridiculous antics or by relying on her street smarts. She was a fashion icon in the show, often wearing black turtlenecks, or clothes right off the runway (even though her salary couldn't afford them in real life). Her closeness with the Sheffield family leads to a growing romantic relationship with Maxwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Shaughnessy
Charles George Patrick Shaughnessy, 5th Baron Shaughnessy (born 9 February 1955) is a British actor. His roles on American television include Shane Donovan on the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', Maxwell Sheffield on the sitcom ''The Nanny'', and the voice of Dennis the Goldfish on ''Stanley'' for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award. He had recurring roles as Christopher Plover on '' The Magicians'' and St. John Powell on ''Mad Men''. Shaughnessy was a series regular on ABC daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' in the role of villain Victor Cassadine. Along with his brother, David Shaughnessy, and Ophelia Soumekh, he is a partner in 3S Media Solutions Inc. Early life Shaughnessy was born on 9 February 1955 in London, the son of Alfred Shaughnessy, a television writer who was the scriptwriter for '' Upstairs, Downstairs'', and actress Jean Lodge. His brother, David Shaughnessy, is also an actor and a television producer and director. His great-grandfather Thomas Shaughn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholle Tom
Nicholle Tom (born March 23, 1978) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Maggie Sheffield on the CBS sitcom ''The Nanny'' (1993 to 1999). She appeared as Ryce Newton in the film ''Beethoven'' (1992) and its sequel '' Beethoven's 2nd'' (1993). She provided the voice of Ryce for the animated series, ''Beethoven'' (1994 to 1995). She voiced Supergirl in the DC Animated Universe. Early life Tom was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. She is the twin sister of actor David Tom. They have an older sister, Heather Tom who also acts. She guest starred with her brother on an episode of ''Criminal Minds'' in 2008. She has guest starred with her sister on '' The Wedding Bells'' and ''Hollywood Darlings''. Her siblings worked together on ''The Young and the Restless'' and on ''One Life to Live''. When Tom was eight, her family moved from Chicago to Seattle because her father transferred because of his job. A year later, her mother brought the three children to Los Angeles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Salisbury
Benjamin David Salisbury (born October 19, 1980) is an American actor and dancer best known for playing the role of Brighton Sheffield on the CBS television sitcom ''The Nanny'' from 1993 to 1999. Early life and education Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 19, 1980, to parents David Arthur Salisbury and Mindy Jo (née Schneidewind) Salisbury. In 1998, he graduated from Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minnesota, and enrolled in American University in Washington, D.C., that fall. He has two older sisters and a younger brother. Salisbury said he first got into acting when he was in a play at 9 years old. In 2000, he was an intern for House minority leader Richard Gephardt. Career An accomplished dancer, Salisbury would often treat ''The Nanny'' studio audiences to improvisational routines when the cameras were not rolling. Most of Salisbury's career was on ''The Nanny'' from 1993 to 1999. In 1996, he won best actor in a comedy series at the Young Artist Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madeline Zima
Madeline Rose Zima (born September 16, 1985) is an American actress. She portrayed Grace Sheffield on the CBS sitcom ''The Nanny'' (1993–1999), Mia Lewis on the Showtime comedy drama series '' Californication'' (2007–2011), and Gretchen Berg on the NBC series '' Heroes'' (2009–2010). Early life Zima was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on September 16, 1985, the daughter of Marie and Dennis. Her surname means "winter" in Polish and comes from her maternal grandfather, who was of Polish descent.Madeline Zima: " ..my grandfather on my mom's side was Polish. It means 'winter.'. Zima comes from that; it's my mother's maiden name." Zima has two younger sisters, Vanessa and Yvonne, both of whom are also actresses. Career Zima began her career when she was two years old with an appearance in a television commercial for Downy fabric softener. In 1993, as a child actress, she landed a main role as Grace Sheffield on the television show ''The Nanny'', which lasted six season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Lane
Lauren Lane (born February 2, 1961) is an American film, television, stage actress, and professor. She is best known for her role as C.C. Babcock on ''The Nanny'' (1993-1999). Life and career Lane was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and raised in Arlington, Texas. She attended Lamar High School and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Lane also earned a Master's degree in the advanced training program at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. In 2013, she briefly taught at Carnegie Mellon University. Lane is on the faculty of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University in San Marcos. Lane was married to businessman David Wilkins and together they have one daughter, Kate Wilkins. Lane began her acting career in the 1984 film, ''Interface''. She went on to appear in television and film productions such as ''Positive I.D.'', ''Nervous Ticks'', ''Hunter'', and ''L.A. Law'', before being cast as C.C. Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Davis (actor)
Daniel Davis (born November 26, 1945) is an American film, stage and television actor. He portrayed Niles the butler on the sitcom ''The Nanny'' (1993 to 1999) and had two guest appearances as Professor Moriarty on '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (a role he reprised on '' Star Trek: Picard''), affecting an upper class English accent for both roles. Early life and education Davis was born on November 26, 1945, in Gurdon, Arkansas, and grew up in Little Rock. His parents operated a cinema. His first acting job was at the age of 11, when he was cast in a local broadcast program, ''Betty's Little Rascals''. Davis graduated from Hall High School in Little Rock in 1964. He graduated from the Arkansas Arts Center with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, followed by work with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and six years with the American Conservatory Theater (ACT). During his time at ACT, he taught acting classes. Career Television and film Davis fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GeoCities
GeoCities, later Yahoo! GeoCities, was a web hosting service that allowed users to create and publish websites for free and to browse user-created websites by their theme or interest, active from 1994 to 2009. GeoCities was started in November 1994 by David Bohnett and John Rezner, and was named Beverly Hills Internet briefly before being renamed GeoCities. On January 28, 1999, it was acquired by Yahoo!, at which time it was reportedly the third-most visited website on the WorldWideWeb, World Wide Web. In its original form, site users selected a "city" in which to list the hyperlinks to their Web pages. The "cities" were named after real cities or regions according to their content: For example, computer-related sites were placed in "SiliconValley" and those dealing with entertainment were assigned to "Hollywood", hence the name of the site. Soon after its acquisition by Yahoo!, this practice was abandoned in favor of using the Yahoo! member names in the URLs. In April 2009, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
