An endearingly charming little show starring Juliet Mills (daughter of John Mills and sister to Hayley) as a (somewhat) magical British nanny who suddenly (and unexpectedly) shows up on the doorstep of a college professor to apply for the job of nanny. Through her optimism, charm, and intuition, she immediately sets about setting everything right and solving all of the families problems in 25 minutes every week.
Obviously based on the popularity of Mary Poppins, it was another addition to the "magical" sit-coms of the 60s (Bewitched and Jeannie are the gold standards there). However, unlike those to shows, this one got a bit of a late start. Had it launched five years earlier (and had ABC left it in a better time slot), I believe it would have lasted much longer.
Alas, by the time 1970 rolled around, times and sensibilities had changed. We had experienced a lot of national tragedies (assassinations, Kent State, Manson murders) and were in full knowledge of the Vietnam War, and the idea of having one's problems magically solved in just 30 minutes weekly was becoming more and more unbelievable. Alas, Nanny never really found her footing quite as well as Samantha and Jeannie.
I've been getting reacquainted through GetTV and have enjoyed the little walk through my childhood.
The opening theme song is catchy, but again, not "classic" in any way...a kitschy work hopelessly mired in the 60s pop/rock style.
Possibly the best thing about this show is that it gave us Kim Richards, a precious and precocious little actor who went on to other shows. Alas, she has retired from acting. Best wishes to her and her endeavors.
To by all means try to catch this show. It's light entertainment and pure escapism. You won't be disappointed.
Obviously based on the popularity of Mary Poppins, it was another addition to the "magical" sit-coms of the 60s (Bewitched and Jeannie are the gold standards there). However, unlike those to shows, this one got a bit of a late start. Had it launched five years earlier (and had ABC left it in a better time slot), I believe it would have lasted much longer.
Alas, by the time 1970 rolled around, times and sensibilities had changed. We had experienced a lot of national tragedies (assassinations, Kent State, Manson murders) and were in full knowledge of the Vietnam War, and the idea of having one's problems magically solved in just 30 minutes weekly was becoming more and more unbelievable. Alas, Nanny never really found her footing quite as well as Samantha and Jeannie.
I've been getting reacquainted through GetTV and have enjoyed the little walk through my childhood.
The opening theme song is catchy, but again, not "classic" in any way...a kitschy work hopelessly mired in the 60s pop/rock style.
Possibly the best thing about this show is that it gave us Kim Richards, a precious and precocious little actor who went on to other shows. Alas, she has retired from acting. Best wishes to her and her endeavors.
To by all means try to catch this show. It's light entertainment and pure escapism. You won't be disappointed.