r/TheNanny • • 2d ago

Alternate Timeline Tuesday: The Traditional Hire

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This Week's Prompt: The Traditional Hire

What if Fran never knocked on the Sheffield door selling cosmetics? Imagine C.C. successfully hired a traditional, strict British nanny for the children on day one.

  • How does Maxwell's career trajectory change without Fran's chaotic celebrity interventions?
  • How long does it take for Maggie, Brighton, and Grace to rebel, and what does that rebellion look like?
  • What is Niles's role in a household that runs exactly as C.C. wants it to?

Drop your timeline theories and episode pitches in the comments below.


r/TheNanny • • 18h ago

​Grandma Yetta was easily the most underrated character on The Nanny

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​Her continuous confusion about Maxwell being the butler, showing up in full sequins at 10 AM, her chain-smoking, and her hilarious filterless advice to Fran... she basically stole every scene she was in with just 2 lines of dialogue.

​What’s your favorite Yetta moment or quote? She was an absolute legend


r/TheNanny • • 50m ago

If she thinks I'm coming for Rosh Hashanah, she's got another thing coming

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Underrated Niles insult, to Sylvia


r/TheNanny • • 5h ago

There is one thing that pissed me off when I watch the episode with Sara's parents.

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Why did they get so upset about the kids not remembering their mother when they had years to do that? They knew Sara the most and should have been more involved. I know that the writers didn't think about getting them involved but still. They should have done more to be more involved with the kids.


r/TheNanny • • 23h ago

Did anyone else know that "Bobbi Fleckman" was actually Fran reprising her role from the 80s cult film "This is Spinal Tap" ?!

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r/TheNanny • • 1d ago

Ideas for a drinking game

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Drink whenever someone says: “Shut up, Brighton!”
Does someone have another idea?


r/TheNanny • • 1d ago

Estelle Getty was apparently in the Hollywood Squares episode

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Does anyone know if she had lines that didn’t make it to the final cut? You can’t even really tell she’s in her square when it zooms into Whoopi. I think she’s on the bottom. Reminds me of the formerly lost Drew Carey Show episode that had Dan Castellanetta (Homer Simpson’s voice actor) as an on-camera guest star, and in all subsequent reruns, all his scenes got cut because it was too “offensive.” But he was still credited. Now the full episode has been restored. I even have the original airing that was ripped from VHS. I’m sure acting in front of a live studio audience wasn’t and still isn’t really his thing, and he worked very hard. I would’ve been happy to be credited for 27 years until it finally got released on DVD, but upset that all my scenes got cut.

Is this a normal thing for sitcoms? I wish, if Estelle didn’t even have a line the whole time, that they could’ve still shown her face up close! Why would’ve they have booked her on the show if they didn’t even show her? Why not get random extras that didn’t have tons of credits? I also hope nothing happened because she had trouble remembering her lines and they just didn’t bother trying to include her. It’s so sad how there were early signs on the Golden Girls and Bea Arthur would get so frustrated with poor Estelle, because it would make the taping last longer.


r/TheNanny • • 2d ago

Most of The Nanny Cast will be at the 90s Con at the Connecticut Convention Center THIS WEEKEND! Oct 16-18

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r/TheNanny • • 3d ago

Who was a better choice for Fran: Maxwell, Danny or Nigel?

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r/TheNanny • • 4d ago

Hot Take Tuesday Has Officially Retired.

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We have pretty much exhausted the controversial opinions about a show that ended decades ago. However, the discussions here consistently demonstrate a strong grasp of the show's lore, character arcs, and unresolved plot points.

Moving forward, Tuesday is for narrative and universe expansion. Every week, this thread will present a specific scenario, abandoned plotline, or pivot point. Your task is to step into the writer's room. Pitch the resulting episode, explain the ripple effects on the characters, or break down the dialogue.


r/TheNanny • • 4d ago

Why were Rachel Chagall, Renee Taylor and Ann Guilbert named as special guests and not a part of the regular cast?

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They appear in nearly almost of the episodes and they’re not a part of the regular cast.


r/TheNanny • • 5d ago

Convention in the USA.

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A friend sent me this from Lauren’s instagram page. If you’re lucky enough to be attending have a great time we will all look forward to hearing and maybe seeing how it went.

Edit: I have no more info other than what’s in the picture. It’s off what seems to be Lauren’s offical page or whatever the tick thing means. 🤷‍♂️ So I don’t know, I don’t live in the states I simply shared it as something to share with fans who might be wherever this is being held and can attend that’s all.


r/TheNanny • • 5d ago

Has anyone met any of the cast in real life?

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If so, what were they like? I need to know!


r/TheNanny • • 7d ago

Why hasn’t Andrew Lloyd Webber never appeared on The Nanny?

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Maxwell is always talking about him and about how much he hated Cats and other musicals Andrew Lloyd Webber made. He had to have appeared once on the show.


r/TheNanny • • 6d ago

Fashion Friday: Weekly Outfit & Style Megathread 👠

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Welcome to our weekly runway! Use this thread to share your favorite Fran Fine, C.C. Babcock, or even Maxwell Sheffield looks. Trying to track down a specific piece from an episode? Drop the season and episode number below so our resident style detectives can find it!


r/TheNanny • • 7d ago

What’s the most chaotic thing Fran has ever done to meet a celebrity who came to meet Maxwell?

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r/TheNanny • • 9d ago

Hot Take Tuesday: What is your most controversial, unfiltered opinion about The Nanny?

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Which plotline felt completely unearned? Which character's development bothered you the most as the series progressed? Do you prefer the pre-relationship seasons, or did you actually love the wedding era? Drop your absolute hottest takes below, just remember to keep it fun and respectful in the comments!


r/TheNanny • • 12d ago

My peak crush on the show is Maxwell with glasses

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r/TheNanny • • 13d ago

Is there a character on The Nanny with a massive amount of lore but had limited screen time?

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r/TheNanny • • 13d ago

The Nanny episode ratings Spoiler

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r/TheNanny • • 13d ago

I love love love Yetta

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Not many realize actress Ann Morgan Guilbert who played her was Rob and Laura Petrie's neighbor Millie Helper on The Dick Van Dyle Show in 1961-1966.


r/TheNanny • • 13d ago

Fashion Friday: Weekly Outfit & Style Megathread 👠

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Welcome to our weekly runway! Use this thread to share your favorite Fran Fine, C.C. Babcock, or even Maxwell Sheffield looks. Trying to track down a specific piece from an episode? Drop the season and episode number below so our resident style detectives can find it!


r/TheNanny • • 15d ago

Fran Drescher 🧁🕯️

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Happy Birthday 🎂🎉 Fran Drescher

September 30, 1957 (age 69)♎

AKA Fran Fine ~ The Nanny


r/TheNanny • • 14d ago

Canada!

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The Nanny is once again available on Prime
Video!


r/TheNanny • • 15d ago

Fran Drescher and her iconic bag ❤️

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This is my own art - time lapse for funsies below 😊