Tag: Valerie Toriello

OOHF: 2 Fran 2 Furious [2.01]

Content Warning: The episode of The Nanny we discuss this week includes a joke that could be interpreted as homophobic, and another that could be interpreted as transphobic. In a startling return to form, we’re actually watching The Nanny this week. Can Mandy record an entire episode of Out on...

OOHF: Out on his Danny [1.21]

We talk about old flames, that Season Finale feel, and the Dos and Don’ts of Powerpoint presentations – all subjects that are relevant to this emotionally-charged episode of The Nanny. Episode 1.21: Frannie’s Choice Original Airdate: 4/27/94 Synopsis: Fran’s former flame has broken up with his girlfriend and now...

OOHF: Every Gym Teacher Ever [1.19]

Ben and Mandy deep-dive into past trauma as they talk about how fucking wretched every gym teacher is the entirety of the universe forever, no take-backsies. We also discuss West Side Story, which is a given seeing as Rita Moreno is in this episode. Despite the presence of additional...

OOHF: What About Fran’s Emails? [1.02]

London Bridge, dated references, and 90s fashion are just three of the topic we dig into the second episode of the show. Episode 1.02: Smoke Gets in Your Lies Original Airdate: 11/10/93 Synopsis: Brighton is caught smoking at school, and reveals that he actually likes his new nanny. via...

OOHF: You’ve Gotta Yell at a Racist Baby [1.01]

Set design, childhood trauma, and racist MLMs are discussed as Ben and Mandy begin their rewatch of 90s sitcom The Nanny. Episode 1.01: Pilot (A.K.A. The Nanny) Original Airdate: 11/3/93 Synopsis: Fran knocks on the Sheffields’ door and is mistakenly hired as their new nanny. She proceeds to immediately...