Frannie's Choice (27 Apr. 1994)

Fran must decide between the Sheffields and her old boy friend that proposes.

Director:

Paul Miller

Writers:

Robert Sternin (developer), Prudence Fraser (developer),

Stars:

Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Fran Drescher	...	Fran Fine
Charles Shaughnessy	...	Maxwell Sheffield
Daniel Davis	...	Niles
Lauren Lane	...	C.C. Babcock
Nicholle Tom	...	Margaret 'Maggie' Sheffield
Benjamin Salisbury	...	Brighton Sheffield
Madeline Zima	...	Grace Sheffield
Renée Taylor	...	Sylvia Fine
Rachel Chagall	...	Val Toriello
Jonathan Penner	...	Danny Imperiali

Storyline

Fran hears through various sources that her ex-fiancé-to-be, Danny Imperiali, has broken up with Heather Biblow, the women for who he dumped Fran and for who he fired Fran. That is indeed the case. Fran decides to confront Danny for what he did to her, and to tell him that he no longer has either Heather or her. Instead, Danny asks Fran to marry him. Surprised by this move by her previously noncommittal ex-fiancé-to be, Fran ultimately tells him yes. What's going to be harder for her is to tell Maxwell and most importantly the children. Except for the fact that she's marrying Danny, Maxwell is understanding of Fran's news. The children are less than understanding in any way. On the day of her final departure from the Sheffield house, Fran reconsiders if Danny means more to her than the Sheffield children when the entire Sheffield clan tells her their true feelings.

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Plot Keywords:

character name in episode title | bridal boutique | announcing engagement | marriage engagement | reading a poem | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 1994 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Sternin & Fraser Ink, TriStar Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min 30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is based on the movie Sophie's Choice.

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Goofs

When Fran is in the Bridal shop, and Danny is in the process of proposing to her. Watch the Mannequin in the background. First shot shows the wig for it on its arm, next its on its head, then its back on its arm.

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Quotes

Grace Sheffield: I wrote you a poem, Fran.
Fran Fine: You did?
Grace Sheffield: [reciting] "F is for the fun we have together, R is for the rummy that we play. A is for the answers to my questions, and N is for the nasal things you say."
Fran Fine: [in her most nasal voice] Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

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Connections

References The Care Bears Family (1985)

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Soundtracks

"The Nanny Named Fran"
(uncredited)
Composed by Ann Hampton Callaway
Spoken by Fran Drescher

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