The Nanny - The Complete First Season |  | Directors: Dorothy Lyman, Gail Mancuso, Lee Shallat Chemel, Linda Day, Paul Miller
Actors: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane, Nicholle Tom
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  122 reviews
Sales Rank: 1391
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), Yiddish (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 515 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: COLD04002D
ISBN: 1404951547
UPC: 043396040021
EAN: 9781404951549
ASIN: B0009JQN6M
Theatrical Release Date: November 3, 1993
Release Date: July 12, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
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Classic January 26, 2010
Lisa Cothron (Lafayette, TN)
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 sassy January 12, 2010
D. J. Nardi (Washington, DC)
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 have December 21, 2009
Meredith Kral (KY, USA)
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 remember August 17, 2009
kdea473
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-warming June 9, 2009
Magee Macaraeg
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.
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