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faraj · 08-15-2005, 03:15 AM

Those who watch both the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and the Nanny, notice how Niles sounds kinda like Geoffrey (Will calls him G) the Butler? Because he's just as smart-alecky as G. Especially when he picks on C.C. Babcock. Because I've watched Fresh Prince a lot before I started watching the Nanny when it first came out on DVD, so I know how G is. And Niles reminds me of him.

Classic Sitcoms · 12-12-2005, 09:50 PM

Yes, they are both alike in many ways. They both for work for wealthy people (that's a given) and they both like cracking jokes and using sarcasm. Good observation!

Furienna · 08-11-2007, 09:11 PM

They're both Brittish too!

Carrie · 08-13-2007, 03:30 PM

Daniel Davis isn't British in real life. I think he did a wonderful job on his accent. I seem to remember reading somewhere that people have told Charles Shaughnessy, who is really British, that he should take lessons on his accent from Daniel, LOL.

Furienna · 08-13-2007, 03:33 PM

But Niles was supposed to be Brittish, right? And so was Geoffrey!

Carrie · 08-13-2007, 03:37 PM

Yes, for his character on The Nanny. He's my favorite character from that show. The fueding and one-liners between him and C.C. are classic!

I think Joseph Marcell, who played Geoffrey is really British.

08-15-2005, 03:15 AM	#1
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12-12-2005, 09:50 PM	#2
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08-13-2007, 03:30 PM	#4
Carrie Dreamin' of Jeannie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Cocoa Beach Posts: 1,768	Daniel Davis isn't British in real life. I think he did a wonderful job on his accent. I seem to remember reading somewhere that people have told Charles Shaughnessy, who is really British, that he should take lessons on his accent from Daniel, LOL.
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08-11-2007, 09:11 PM	#3
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	They're both Brittish too!

08-13-2007, 03:33 PM	#5
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	But Niles was supposed to be Brittish, right? And so was Geoffrey!

08-13-2007, 03:37 PM	#6
Carrie Dreamin' of Jeannie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Cocoa Beach Posts: 1,768	Yes, for his character on The Nanny. He's my favorite character from that show. The fueding and one-liners between him and C.C. are classic! I think Joseph Marcell, who played Geoffrey is really British.