Dramas are much more safe in that regard.
As the theme song says, that’s how she became the nanny.
Already this shows a reason why the show has aged so well.
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The premise of it is classic, sounding familiar to practically anyone who has readJane Eyreor anything byJane Austen.
Eventually she even becomes (spoilers) his wife, making the line between family and workplace sitcom nonexistent.
Babcock (Lauren Lane).
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But that just covers the show’s characters and format.
The show also excels at its actual comedic style and specific sense of humor.
Not to sound too hyperbolic, but back in the ’90s Fran Drescher was the modernLucille Ball.
Fran channels Ball with not only her sharp wit, but with her dedication to the craft.
Each episode is written like a well oiled machine, each bit specifically timed to land every punchline.
While feeling a bit more mechanical, it still maintains its style and grace while also remaining natural.
This distinction may seem minor, but it does the world to makeThe Nannystand out above the crowd.
Much like Lucille Ball, Fran Drescher was never shy about making herself look silly either.
So much of the show can be traced back to classic slapstick gags akin toThe Three Stooges.
Yet Fran did it, and did it better than anyone else.
In a weird way, the show is like a prototype for more modern pastiches of sitcoms likeWandaVision.
