However, I’m glad I was asked to study it, for not only can I now confirm that the series’ joyful pursuit of comedy is its raison d’être - in accordance with the genre’s own needs - I can also say that I do think, in the construction of its premise, in the development of (most of) its characters, and in the utilization (frequently) of story, there is above-average situation comedy offered… well, at least in the first three seasons of the show’s six-year-run. This is because, while always appreciative of the fact that it’s comedically motivated - that is, laughs are its goal, and in a sitcom, that’s the most essential ingredient - I was skeptical over whether or not its character work, and in particular, its storytelling, could be exemplary of sincerely laudable situation comedy, especially in the context of the more literally realistic 1990s and the high standards established by the sitcoms I would call the best of this era ( Seinfeld, Frasier, Friends, etc.).
To be honest, I don’t think I would be covering The Nanny if it hadn’t been so requested in my recent survey of 1990s sitcoms. With RACHEL CHAGALL as Val and RENÉE TAYLOR as Sylvia. Sheffield, DANIEL DAVIS as Niles, LAUREN LANE as C.C., NICHOLLE TOM as Maggie, BENJAMIN SALISBURY as Brighton, and MADELINE ZIMA as Gracie. The Nanny stars FRAN DRESCHER as Fran, CHARLES SHAUGHNESSY as Mr. Welcome to a new Sitcom Tuesday, on a Wednesday! This week, we’re starting coverage on the best of The Nanny (1993-1999, CBS), which is currently available on DVD and HBO Max.
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