The Nanny – “Fran’s Gotta Have It”

by Linda Kay

Original Air Date: May 21, 1997

Directed by: Dorothy Lyman

Synopsis: When Maxwell (Charles Shaughnessy) travels to London on business, Fran (Fran Drescher) decides to follow in order to kindle their potential romance, but an emergency cuts short their connection once again.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In the opening scene, Val (Rachel Chagall) has brought over a tiny, adorable flame point kitten which Fran is cuddling.

The Nanny - Fran's Gotta Have It - Val Rachel Shagall with Fran holding flame point kitten

Val explains that the kitten is the baby of a neighbor’s cat. “That old bald cat with no tail?” Fran asks, then sighs, “Oh perfect. Even she has kids before me.”

The Nanny - Fran's Gotta Have It - Fran holding flame point kitten
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The Nanny - Fran's Gotta Have It - Val Rachel Shagall with Fran cuddling flame point kitten

Fran places the kitten in a cardboard carrier and the adorable kitty is not seen again.

The Nanny - Fran's Gotta Have It - Val Rachel Shagall with Fran holding flame point kitten

Final Mewsings: Who could ever put down such an adorable kitten?

Many thanks to Jennifer for letting us know about the kitten in this episode.

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