Okay, not literally…but in all the ways that count. The classic 1990s sitcom starring Fran Drescher is a favorite of millions of fans, all of whom are definitely missing their favorite caregiver.
Well, what are you waiting for: Drescher and her former co-stars will participate in the Zoom-based reading of the original pilot episode of the series, which first aired on November 3, 1993.
“Laughter is the best medicine!” Drescher told Variety in a statement Tuesday. “So in these challenging times, (show co-creator Peter Marc Jacobson) and I thought, it would be great if we gathered the original cast of ‘The Nanny’ for a virtual reading of The pilot? It’s a rare Lifetime Pandemic Show for our fans around the world who are stressed right now during quarantine and can actually contribute! It certainly brought each of us excitement and we hope it brought you excitement too.”“The Nanny” ran for six seasons, from 1993-99, and starred Drescher as a fashionista who eventually falls in love with her employer, Mr. Sheffield (played by Charles Shaughnessy). . She also has a particularly unique voice.
The reunited cast includes Drescher, Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane, Nicholle Tom, Benjamin Salisbury, Madeline Zima, Renee Taylor, Alex Sternin, Ann Hampton Callaway, DeeDee Rescher, Rachel Chagall and Jonathan Penner. According to Variety, the only member of the original cast who did not participate was James Marsden.
Sony Pictures YouTube will post the reading on Monday morning. What a great way to start a new week at home!
We’ve been excited about something big coming from “The Nanny” and Drescher since last week, when the actress tweeted a teasing reply about a fan’s wish to host the show in a different location. other locations. where she can stream online.So it turns out this table read was a big surprise, but Drescher can also be seen on NBC’s “Indebted” these days — and “The Nanny” is available on The Roku Channel, Cozi TV and Logo TELEVISION .
