"I Love Lucy" and "The Nanny" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

CBSrulz · 07-24-2003, 01:14 PM

OK well, many people refer to "The Nanny" as the "I Love Lucy" of the 90's? But how? I mean sure Fran acts like Lucy alittle bit and theres Val who acts like a Ethel. And then Mr. Schelfeled?? I gusse his the Ricky? Always mad at her and hes from another country?? But everything else just doesnt fit???? What do yall think?

CBSrulz · 07-24-2003, 01:15 PM

And dont get me wrong I like "The Nanny" 2!

SPLAIN · 07-24-2003, 02:53 PM

A very pale imitation!

Cashodeen · 07-25-2003, 01:10 AM

Well all parts of the shows aren't meant to fit exactly, so you got the gist of the "comparison" by naming those three characters. I've heard the same thing, but I for one, think it's ridiculous. SPLAIN is right!

By the way, I noticed on the list of Birthdays, your name was up. Hope you had a

SPLAIN!

SPLAIN · 07-25-2003, 04:08 PM

Why thanks, that was so nice of you, i certainly never expected that here, you guys have a list?, that is so much better that way, so as to not forget anybody, thanks again, i had a blast since i have so many friends on so many boards!

Cashodeen · 07-25-2003, 07:05 PM

On the "chit chat" board it's a tradition to wish people a happy birthday. I always wondered how people were able to know when someone's birthday was, and I finally found the list on this link:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/index.php

So the first day I went there I saw your name listed. Summers birthdays are the best by far!

bb25 · 07-27-2003, 12:42 AM

I have never heard that this was the "90s Lucy" and I don't see any resemblance...

Mickey · 07-27-2003, 05:23 AM

I've never seen The Nanny, so I can't comment, but I sometimes wonder about Will And Grace. There's obviously no plot similarity to ILL, but Grace sometimes seems to be trying an out and out impression of Lucy. Sometimes it works, and... sometimes it really, really doesn't!

She's a bottle red head though, and her behaviour is reminiscent of Lucy's at times.

LucyFan · 08-21-2003, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by CBSrulz
OK well, many people refer to "The Nanny" as the "I Love Lucy" of the 90's? But how? I mean sure Fran acts like Lucy alittle bit and theres Val who acts like a Ethel. And then Mr. Schelfeled?? I gusse his the Ricky? Always mad at her and hes from another country?? But everything else just doesnt fit???? What do yall think?

Wow, do I feel insulted. I absolutely hate The Nanny. I can not stand her at all especially her voice. Her voice is NOTHING like Lucy Ricardo's as far as I am concerned. And the thought of even thinking that "The Nanny" is a 90's "I Love Lucy" just causes quivers to go down my spine.

Just Popped In · 08-21-2003, 09:57 PM

I've only seen The Nanny breifly. It was OK, but certainly in no way an updated version of I Love Lucy.

Lodee · 08-22-2003, 08:42 AM

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Wow, do I feel insulted. I absolutely hate The Nanny. I can not stand her at all especially her voice. Her voice is NOTHING like Lucy Ricardo's as far as I am concerned. And the thought of even thinking that "The Nanny" is a 90's "I Love Lucy" just causes quivers to go down my spine.

I agree. I can never get past that annoying laugh.

*ShortCake* · 08-22-2003, 09:07 AM

I LOVE this show... Fran Drescher is a big Lucy fan.. shes so cool!!! I dont hink its the I love Lucy of the 90s though.

SPLAIN · 08-22-2003, 12:57 PM

I don't think anybody thinks that, it's a little similar, but that's it! And i love Fran BECAUSE she's a Lucy fan, and i feel sorry for her having just almost died of cancer because of some stupid doctors.

*ShortCake* · 08-22-2003, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by SPLAIN
I don't think anybody thinks that, it's a little similar, but that's it! And i love Fran BECAUSE she's a Lucy fan, and i feel sorry for her having just almost died of cancer because of some stupid doctors.

omg i didnt know that!! Poor Fran!!

She looks like shes one of the nicest people ever too!!

SPLAIN · 08-22-2003, 01:05 PM

You didn't know about her recent book CANCER SCHMANCER? In it she tells te story of the ordeal she went through, she divorced, her dog died, her career dried up and she felt sick and the doctors couldn't tell what was wrong with her, so they did not treat her, she was the one who insisted on getting a test that saved her life. She is now a cancer survivor and i hope she makes it to the five year period they say it takes to prove you are really cancer free. She has a new dog, i think she's still friendly with her ex husband and she is doing a commercial on TV lately. She helped promote the book on talk shows, but you must have been out riding your horse.

07-24-2003, 01:14 PM	#1
CBSrulz Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 23, 2002 Location: l.A. Posts: 80	"I Love Lucy" and "The Nanny" OK well, many people refer to "The Nanny" as the "I Love Lucy" of the 90's? But how? I mean sure Fran acts like Lucy alittle bit and theres Val who acts like a Ethel. And then Mr. Schelfeled?? I gusse his the Ricky? Always mad at her and hes from another country?? But everything else just doesnt fit???? What do yall think?

08-21-2003, 09:57 PM	#10
Just Popped In Lucy & Ricky forever Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2002 Location: Monterey Peninsula, California Posts: 304	I've only seen The Nanny breifly. It was OK, but certainly in no way an updated version of I Love Lucy.
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08-22-2003, 09:07 AM	#12
ShortCake Blair Warner fan. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,761	I LOVE this show... Fran Drescher is a big Lucy fan.. shes so cool!!! I dont hink its the I love Lucy of the 90s though.
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07-24-2003, 01:15 PM	#2
CBSrulz Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 23, 2002 Location: l.A. Posts: 80	And dont get me wrong I like "The Nanny" 2!

07-24-2003, 02:53 PM	#3
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	A very pale imitation!

07-25-2003, 01:10 AM	#4
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	Well all parts of the shows aren't meant to fit exactly, so you got the gist of the "comparison" by naming those three characters. I've heard the same thing, but I for one, think it's ridiculous. SPLAIN is right! By the way, I noticed on the list of Birthdays, your name was up. Hope you had a SPLAIN!

07-25-2003, 04:08 PM	#5
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Why thanks, that was so nice of you, i certainly never expected that here, you guys have a list?, that is so much better that way, so as to not forget anybody, thanks again, i had a blast since i have so many friends on so many boards!

07-25-2003, 07:05 PM	#6
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	On the "chit chat" board it's a tradition to wish people a happy birthday. I always wondered how people were able to know when someone's birthday was, and I finally found the list on this link: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/index.php So the first day I went there I saw your name listed. Summers birthdays are the best by far!

07-27-2003, 12:42 AM	#7
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	I have never heard that this was the "90s Lucy" and I don't see any resemblance...

07-27-2003, 05:23 AM	#8
Mickey Ranger Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 12, 2002 Location: The UK, and still finding Desi funnier than Lucy Posts: 960	I've never seen The Nanny, so I can't comment, but I sometimes wonder about Will And Grace. There's obviously no plot similarity to ILL, but Grace sometimes seems to be trying an out and out impression of Lucy. Sometimes it works, and... sometimes it really, really doesn't! She's a bottle red head though, and her behaviour is reminiscent of Lucy's at times.

08-22-2003, 12:57 PM	#13
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	I don't think anybody thinks that, it's a little similar, but that's it! And i love Fran BECAUSE she's a Lucy fan, and i feel sorry for her having just almost died of cancer because of some stupid doctors.

08-22-2003, 01:05 PM	#15
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	You didn't know about her recent book CANCER SCHMANCER? In it she tells te story of the ordeal she went through, she divorced, her dog died, her career dried up and she felt sick and the doctors couldn't tell what was wrong with her, so they did not treat her, she was the one who insisted on getting a test that saved her life. She is now a cancer survivor and i hope she makes it to the five year period they say it takes to prove you are really cancer free. She has a new dog, i think she's still friendly with her ex husband and she is doing a commercial on TV lately. She helped promote the book on talk shows, but you must have been out riding your horse.