She just wasn't written as a gold digger. She was written as a character that genuinely liked the guy. Sure the money helped. It always makes things easier when you don't have to worry about where your next meal is coming from, but that wasn't her main focus.
Interestingly enough, every single girlfriend of mine operated under these terms, while I shook my head in pity. They are all happily married now. Self respect is overrated. Relationships are not always the right place to apply rigid ideals.
@Logia SD she literally genuinely loved those kids. Especially Gracie. From the minute she saw Maggie the first episode she boosted her confidence for no reason at all. And helped Brighton out of trouble. Im sorry but if she REALLY was a gold digger than why would she have broken up with a millionare??
I know this didn't happen here, but I love when Niles yells at Maxwell, saying how he's sick of hearing this whole love story thing year in and year out, and grabs Max by his clothes and tells him to make a move
Sylvia may have been loud and a glutton, but whenever Fran needed it, she was always there to comfort and offer some wise, down-to-earth advice. That's a fine mother, indeed!
After 5 years that’s all she wanted was for him to make one move forward, it took her almost leaving for him to realize he needed to change. But he did it and I’m glad that he did. The next two episodes was him telling her he loved her (and not taking it back) and proposing to her.
The Nanny had a sound premise, which made it a better romantic comedy than most sitcoms. Maxwell had a lot of good reasons to be unavailable. He loved the mother of his children and needed time. He owed it to them to act responsibly and not jump into bed with Fran who was VERY attractive. Fran was from a different economic class and needed to prove she wasn’t after his money. he could have lost his house and drive his business into debt if he married her early on.
@@sleepinggorilla I don’t disagree. Maxwell had a lot to lose and he was afraid to move on, we’ve all been there. He loved his kids and there was nothing wrong with that. But I’m saying, he basically kept her around for 5 years and yes she was taking care of the kids. But they were developing a strong bond. And no he shouldn’t have dived right in without figuring her out first. But he shouldn’t have kept her at arms length for all that time ether (knowing he was doing it or not). I’m just glad he realized he needed her and they got the life they wanted in the end.
@@tylerfields0211 5 years is nothing. In the real world you should be with someone for 5 years minimum before you consider marriage. That's long enough to really get to know that person and work out what issues you may have. Good for the Nanny, which showed a believable relationship and was still funny.
@@sleepinggorilla The problem with waiting that long is that most people Fran’s age would’ve already walked away by then, because they would see themselves as being “kept on the hook”. The longest most women Fran’s age would stay for a man keeping a woman at arm’s length would be around 1-1.5 years before giving up and moving on, thinking that they’re partner has no intention of committing to a marriage. Fran can’t walk away that easily because she is Max’s nanny for his kids, and she needs the money; otherwise, if she could get better as far as her paycheck is concerned, she would have already left with something better by now.
@Kristen Bagoni No. She's not a gold digger. Yes,she did need money and that was one of her main goals, but remember, she did break up with a millionaire. And no, she wouldn't have left with something better if she had money, she loved the kids and really only wanted what ever women wants, a good man who can also provide and take care of her, that's not so much to ask for
Sylvia: So what did that con-artist tell you...that everything that's wrong with your life, is your Father's fault? Fran: Yes Ma. Sylvia: Thank God it's not me!
Nobodies talking about what great advice Sylvia gave here. Sylvia: Children tend to idealize their parents growing up ... True! Your father is not going to change, you should focus on changing yourself instead of him. 🙌🏾 The message in that was so good!
That's incredibly true. I always looked up to my father growing up, and have always loved him very much despite the fact that I always felt neglected by him. But last year, due to some events, I decided to cut him off my life. I still love him very much and the decision hurt me a lot, but my self-esteem and peace of mind come first.
@@CalebCalixFernandez I have the same experience. I often feel sad when I see girls with their dads who are so loving and affectionate. I just had to come to the realization we may never have the relationship that I want us to have and I have to focus on changing myself and healing versus trying to change him and his distant behaviors. 😢 🙌🏾
This was legitimately good advice from her mom. While it wasn’t necessarily okay for her to write off her husband’s bad behavior towards his children, it also wasn’t something she was responsible for apologizing for. Because she can’t apologize for someone else’s behavior. In the end their is nothing either of them could do to change Fran’s father or Fran’s childhood. But it was definitely good advice for Fran to change her life so that she can live the life she wants, regardless of how the men in her life act towards her.
@Jenna Manson oh me too. Back in 1998 when this episode aired in Australia 🇦🇺 I was 15 and was waiting for them to FINALLY get together. My dad and I loved this show back then and never missed an episode. We both screamed for joy when they got married (same as CC and Niles)
The moment Fran said she is quitting you could see the realization in Maxwell’s face of the fact that if he didn’t do something soon, he could lose Fran forever. After the kiss, you can see a relief in his face that she is not going anywhere.
@@antithoughtpolice7497 I know it’s a big deal, but compared to the commitment she wanted, I wish she fought a little more than that. I wish she fought for him to recognize who she is to him, and for him to acknowledge it not just in front of her and her mother
That's so Lucy way omg. When they hid the chocolate in the bread. I love how this show was inspired so much by I love Lucy and her other show the Lucy show. Lucy did that exactly in the episode with Vivian and her have a date with other men at the same time. So funny. Fran and max were like Lucy and Ricky Niles and CC were like Fred and Ethel. Fran and val were like Lucy and Ethel. I loved this show. Lol
@Donna di Lode yeah i forget to add that too. Fran and val were like Lucy and Ethel esp the episode with the billboard one. Omg that's so Lucy and Ethel. Lol
Whats interesting is if you pay attention. Its maxwell that fast forwards the relationship once he opens up to her. He proposes on his own 2 episodes later. So its obvious he terrified of being hurt. The loss of his first wife did a number on him
Maxwell must’ve been crafted with gold 😭 why does every women he spends time with fall in love with him and wait years for him to make a move, cc for 20 years Fran for 5+
I love The Nanny. But I'm angrily confused on this part. Mr. Sheffeild was the one facing intimacy issues and Fran was the one going to therapy? It was unfair to her that he left her dangling for 5 years. She was in her 30s already, so its natural of course that one of her main goals is to get married and have children of her own (knowing who Fran is), on top of having a good career. He should have gone to therapy too since he was the one preventing himself from expressing his true feelings to her out of fear.
Fran’s mother reminds me A LOT of Bugs Bunny! Same tone of voice, same manner of speaking. The ONLY difference is that he’s a funny, smart and a kindhearted trickster, while she’s a funny, elegant housewife 😎
Stead of have some bread, she should have said have some challah because that’s what kind of bread it is - Traditional Jewish bread that’s eaten on Friday evenings and Saturday for the Sabbath.
Nadine showed up in an earlier season and we've seen her in flashbacks as a young girl in later seasons. This UA-cam page even has clips with her in it.
Niles is the real MVP here; distracted Sylvia to get her away from Fran and Maxwell. I imagine if Fran said the Q-Word in front of Sylvia, Sylvia would have pounced on her in rage. Or more accurately, body slammed her. 😂
"Come Sylvia. We'll wait in the kitchen." Niles said the magic word. 😂
LOL, she made a two-second pause thinking........
Fran wants it all, but never at the cost of her own self respect. What a woman. ❤️
She just wasn't written as a gold digger. She was written as a character that genuinely liked the guy. Sure the money helped. It always makes things easier when you don't have to worry about where your next meal is coming from, but that wasn't her main focus.
Interestingly enough, every single girlfriend of mine operated under these terms, while I shook my head in pity. They are all happily married now. Self respect is overrated. Relationships are not always the right place to apply rigid ideals.
Facts
Yeah, she's an icon too.
@Logia SD she literally genuinely loved those kids. Especially Gracie. From the minute she saw Maggie the first episode she boosted her confidence for no reason at all. And helped Brighton out of trouble. Im sorry but if she REALLY was a gold digger than why would she have broken up with a millionare??
"Fran, your father, did this; why are you punishing me?!"
"I'll kill that shrink bastard!"
Love how Sylvia chases after Fran all the way from Flushing (Queens) to the Upper East Side (Manhattan). In her slippers, no less. 😂
I wanna be Fran but I know I’m Sylvia 😂
How far away is Flushing from Manhattan? Just curious as I live in Scotland.
@@rosycandyhaven a couple of kilometers
@@rosycandyhaven like 15-16 km
@@rosycandyhaven or either one expensive taxi cab or two subways. Transfer at Grand Central
I know this didn't happen here, but I love when Niles yells at Maxwell, saying how he's sick of hearing this whole love story thing year in and year out, and grabs Max by his clothes and tells him to make a move
"For God's sake, make a move!"
"You passed on 'Cats'. Do you want to regret this for the rest of your life too?"
One of his most finest moment
Is my favorite moment 😆
Later, Fran had to "push" Niles to make his move on CC.
I love how in this show they actually eat the food on the table
Because they’re Jewish :)
I love the look on her face when he calls her Fran.
The actress that played Fran’s mom is so freaking funny.
The actress name is Reneé Taylor.
@@jacquelinepayne4737 hey thanks! I was actually going to give her a google later 😅
The best person to play Sylvia Fine XD
Ikr I love her. The grandma too. 😆💖
And C.C. Babcock too that actress is funny. Fran must have been smart & secure to have such strong players as castmates.
Sylvia may have been loud and a glutton, but whenever Fran needed it, she was always there to comfort and offer some wise, down-to-earth advice. That's a fine mother, indeed!
Was that pun intentional? A "fine" mother and a Fine...mother? LOL.
Imagine how devastated Niles would be if Fran really did walk out. He badly wanted Maxwell and Fran to be together.
He was the og shipper from us all
I mean he acted as if he were getting proposed too when Maxwell showed him the ring and planned to propose to Fran. LOL>
@@SashGirl34 'This is the happiest moment of my life, its funny how you pictured it but you never really prepared for it'. 😂😂😂
Not just that she was also his friend.
After 5 years that’s all she wanted was for him to make one move forward, it took her almost leaving for him to realize he needed to change. But he did it and I’m glad that he did. The next two episodes was him telling her he loved her (and not taking it back) and proposing to her.
The Nanny had a sound premise, which made it a better romantic comedy than most sitcoms. Maxwell had a lot of good reasons to be unavailable.
He loved the mother of his children and needed time. He owed it to them to act responsibly and not jump into bed with Fran who was VERY attractive. Fran was from a different economic class and needed to prove she wasn’t after his money. he could have lost his house and drive his business into debt if he married her early on.
@@sleepinggorilla I don’t disagree. Maxwell had a lot to lose and he was afraid to move on, we’ve all been there. He loved his kids and there was nothing wrong with that. But I’m saying, he basically kept her around for 5 years and yes she was taking care of the kids. But they were developing a strong bond. And no he shouldn’t have dived right in without figuring her out first. But he shouldn’t have kept her at arms length for all that time ether (knowing he was doing it or not). I’m just glad he realized he needed her and they got the life they wanted in the end.
@@tylerfields0211 5 years is nothing. In the real world you should be with someone for 5 years minimum before you consider marriage. That's long enough to really get to know that person and work out what issues you may have.
Good for the Nanny, which showed a believable relationship and was still funny.
@@sleepinggorilla The problem with waiting that long is that most people Fran’s age would’ve already walked away by then, because they would see themselves as being “kept on the hook”. The longest most women Fran’s age would stay for a man keeping a woman at arm’s length would be around 1-1.5 years before giving up and moving on, thinking that they’re partner has no intention of committing to a marriage. Fran can’t walk away that easily because she is Max’s nanny for his kids, and she needs the money; otherwise, if she could get better as far as her paycheck is concerned, she would have already left with something better by now.
@Kristen Bagoni
No. She's not a gold digger. Yes,she did need money and that was one of her main goals, but remember, she did break up with a millionaire. And no, she wouldn't have left with something better if she had money, she loved the kids and really only wanted what ever women wants, a good man who can also provide and take care of her, that's not so much to ask for
Sylvia: I'm gonna cut out my tongue that's not what I meant!!
😂😂😂😂
Sylvia running in that outfit and slippers on the street is so iconic 😂❤
The pink slippers just make it complete. 😄
😂😂😂😂🤣😍🥰 yes!!
Only Fran looks good in that orange coat. Such a good chemistry between Mr. Sheffield and her. Great show. Thanks for the video.
I want that coat and I'm sure there are more people who would look good in it, it's such a fabulous color.
Not trying to show off but I can guarantee you that I would look good in that orange coat too. 😆🤗
She looked good in everything!
Renee Taylor is a MASTER of physical comedy. XD
Sylvia: So what did that con-artist tell you...that everything that's wrong with your life, is your Father's fault?
Fran: Yes Ma.
Sylvia: Thank God it's not me!
Nobodies talking about what great advice Sylvia gave here.
Sylvia:
Children tend to idealize their parents growing up ... True!
Your father is not going to change, you should focus on changing yourself instead of him. 🙌🏾
The message in that was so good!
That's incredibly true. I always looked up to my father growing up, and have always loved him very much despite the fact that I always felt neglected by him. But last year, due to some events, I decided to cut him off my life. I still love him very much and the decision hurt me a lot, but my self-esteem and peace of mind come first.
@@CalebCalixFernandez I have the same experience. I often feel sad when I see girls with their dads who are so loving and affectionate. I just had to come to the realization we may never have the relationship that I want us to have and I have to focus on changing myself and healing versus trying to change him and his distant behaviors. 😢 🙌🏾
Sad … Parents are too narcissistic to take some accountability. That’s why I can’t stand my mother.
This was legitimately good advice from her mom. While it wasn’t necessarily okay for her to write off her husband’s bad behavior towards his children, it also wasn’t something she was responsible for apologizing for. Because she can’t apologize for someone else’s behavior. In the end their is nothing either of them could do to change Fran’s father or Fran’s childhood. But it was definitely good advice for Fran to change her life so that she can live the life she wants, regardless of how the men in her life act towards her.
Sylvia: "...underneath this veneer, we're not sophisticated people." Then proceeds to eat a roast chicken in a nauseating but hilarious way XD
He's not afraid of committing...he's afraid of losing a lover again...🥺😪
😢
Sylvia was just so freaking funny in this. Everything down to that perfectly timed pause before she left with Niles.
The things I felt when he called her by her first name🥰🥰
I remember watching this for the first time and screaming with joy when he said Fran!! It was such an awesome moment!
I almost cried. Lol. He knew he'd lose her if he didn't say the right thing in that moment. Mr. Sheffield is so hot, too!😂
@Jenna Manson oh me too. Back in 1998 when this episode aired in Australia 🇦🇺 I was 15 and was waiting for them to FINALLY get together. My dad and I loved this show back then and never missed an episode. We both screamed for joy when they got married (same as CC and Niles)
The moment Fran said she is quitting you could see the realization in Maxwell’s face of the fact that if he didn’t do something soon, he could lose Fran forever. After the kiss, you can see a relief in his face that she is not going anywhere.
I just love Fran's mommy, she has a great comic timing. A great artist👍☺🥳
her face when he says “fran wait” omfggg
80
One of my absolute favorite scenes between Fran and Charlie. Perfect chemistry.
4:12 I don’t know why but I love when she looks at the camera
I love the “oh” face lol
This show had the best supporting characters. Sylvia, Niles, C.C. Everybody carries this show very well.
I kinda wish Fran put up a little more of a fight, but he told her he loved her the next episode so it’s alright :)
I dunno, calling her Fran is a big deal! He even yelled, "Miss Fine!" On their wedding night, when she fell overboard!
@@antithoughtpolice7497 I know it’s a big deal, but compared to the commitment she wanted, I wish she fought a little more than that. I wish she fought for him to recognize who she is to him, and for him to acknowledge it not just in front of her and her mother
@@whosaprettykitty5076 Well, as long as Fran is fine with it, it's okay. She was clearly taken back XD
Also, it had to fit into a 22 minute episode lol
That's so Lucy way omg. When they hid the chocolate in the bread. I love how this show was inspired so much by I love Lucy and her other show the Lucy show. Lucy did that exactly in the episode with Vivian and her have a date with other men at the same time. So funny.
Fran and max were like Lucy and Ricky
Niles and CC were like Fred and Ethel.
Fran and val were like Lucy and Ethel. I loved this show. Lol
@Donna di Lode yeah i forget to add that too. Fran and val were like Lucy and Ethel esp the episode with the billboard one. Omg that's so Lucy and Ethel. Lol
I loved how she took a move and fate changed for her.
I adore how kind niles is to sylvia
"I am not moving from this spot!"
"Come Sylvia, we'll wait in the kitchen"
As soon as she said "have some bread", I knew where she hid the candy - because it was obvious she would have it hidden somewhere
Fran, Your father did this why are you punishing me!?
Omg Drescher should make a company called “OnlyFrans”
Omg there is a Discord about the Nanny and we were looking for a name for the users : this one is provoking but I gonna suggest it !
Ye but they would get sued
lmao plss
No. No. No no no no no.
Cool pun.
But no.
I love the Nanny Show!!! Fran Dresser, you're the greatest!!❤
That kiss at the end! Fanning myself. :)
Fran's mom stuffing her face while talking is hilarious
"What life? You're two shakes away from being a cleaning lady!"
Me. A cleaning lady. Ouch.
and how dirty would the world be without you and the other cleaning ladies?? very dirty!!! i am thankfull for you all
@@CaptainCrankyBeard aw, thanks
Sylvia still wearing her house slippers 🤣🤣🤣
Sylvia is the best character ever, I just love her!
And yetta
Love this coat, love this kiss, love this scene ❤️❤️
Whats interesting is if you pay attention. Its maxwell that fast forwards the relationship once he opens up to her. He proposes on his own 2 episodes later. So its obvious he terrified of being hurt. The loss of his first wife did a number on him
3:04, best words from Sylvia.
Love her. She represents femininity!
How so?
Sylvia is absolutely hilarious in this episode 😂
Finally a clip without cliffhanger
Max: Fran wait!
Fran: 👁👁
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@4:12 she looked like Lucy when she made that facial expression
2:20- 2:36 Finally! It was about freakin time 😒, BRAVO 👏🏻. Lol
Fran smile at 2:53 LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love that he holds his arms open to her the second time he says Fran
My childhood all over again and my daughters too, thanks to the repeats. Love The Nanny!🙌💞
So beautiful
Love her, always makes me smile and feel better
How many Muppets died to create Fran's coat? 😄
Fran also loves the kids she would never leave them either
"Fran your father did this!!! Why are you punishing me?!!"
Maxwell must’ve been crafted with gold 😭 why does every women he spends time with fall in love with him and wait years for him to make a move, cc for 20 years Fran for 5+
Have. The. Bread! 😂
I adore 🥰 Sylvia she is great hiding 🙈 chocolate inside the bread 🥖 😂 😂 she and Niles are the best 🥰🥰🥰🥰😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love The Nanny. But I'm angrily confused on this part.
Mr. Sheffeild was the one facing intimacy issues and Fran was the one going to therapy? It was unfair to her that he left her dangling for 5 years. She was in her 30s already, so its natural of course that one of her main goals is to get married and have children of her own (knowing who Fran is), on top of having a good career. He should have gone to therapy too since he was the one preventing himself from expressing his true feelings to her out of fear.
I think they both needed therapy honestly. But I’m glad everything worked out for them in the end.
Have the bread! 😂😛
I love this show it was so funny
As a Muslim I find the Jewish sense of humour to be very very funny in a clever way..,
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❤️ hope everyone is having a good day
you too!
you too
You too
He called her Fran 😍😍
1:05 left hand 1:10 right hand
Niles: come Sylvia to the kitchen hahaha 🤣 😂 😂 😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Sylvia is such a great actress.
They are literally "Say my name. Say my name. If you love me, let me hear you." 😂😂😂
4:11 *BINGO!*
I don't want bread, I need sweets
Haha count chocula is my go-to too
Come Sylvia we'll wait in the kitchen
"THANK GOD IT'S NOT ME!" 🙏🏻 🤣🤣
Beautiful challah! With chocolate 😂
Do you guys have the blooper on where she was kissing him to long and Peter had to step in to tell her to cut because she forgot she was directing
Sylvia eating chicken, lol.
Fran’s mother reminds me A LOT of Bugs Bunny! Same tone of voice, same manner of speaking. The ONLY difference is that he’s a funny, smart and a kindhearted trickster, while she’s a funny, elegant housewife 😎
Sylvia.. 🤣🤣💖
Thanks for the video! 🙋♀️🐸🌹🍵🍵💋💖🇩🇪🌞
I don’t think I’ve ever heard Fran actually say CC before lol
3:18 I get it
Fran...😍🥰😘
I appreciate the fact that despite Sylvia being a little nutty sometimes, she always knows when good advice is needed.
In a different world they are married in real life there made for each other
Stead of have some bread, she should have said have some challah because that’s what kind of bread it is - Traditional Jewish bread that’s eaten on Friday evenings and Saturday for the Sabbath.
And good for French toast any time of year
A Jewish piñata.... hilarious!😅😅😅😅😅
2:53, why did they do that in front of a green screen?
Because the show was shot in Los Angeles, can't very well fly to New York for a 5 second sidewalk sight gag?
@@Norvo82 Always thought it was mostly filmed in New York with occasional shots in California.
So how come we never got to meet Fran's siblings.
We did it was in different episodes. We’ve seen her sister.
Nadine showed up in an earlier season and we've seen her in flashbacks as a young girl in later seasons. This UA-cam page even has clips with her in it.
Niles is the real MVP here; distracted Sylvia to get her away from Fran and Maxwell. I imagine if Fran said the Q-Word in front of Sylvia, Sylvia would have pounced on her in rage. Or more accurately, body slammed her. 😂
What a kisser.. been in England 20 years, never happened 🤣🤣🤣
i miss Spalding Gray on the nanny he was funny on the show
What episode
A Jewish piñata! Lmbo
Me voy a cortar la lengua eso no es lo que quize decir 🤣🤣🤣