Material Fran (3 Oct. 1994)

Fran goes out with a much older rich man.

Director:

Lee Shallat Chemel

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
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.	...	Theodore Timmons
Rachel Chagall	...	Val Toriello
Judith Hoag	...	Kathy Marie O'Malley / Katherine Porter
Edward Penn	...	Richard Porter

Storyline

At a society luncheon C.C. is hosting at the Sheffield house, Fran recognizes attendee Katherine Porter as Kathy Marie O'Malley, her Flushing High School chum. Despite initially putting on airs, Katherine Porter ultimately does confess to Fran that she is indeed the former Kathy Marie O'Malley, now married to wealthy Richard Porter. Kathy is extremely happy with her new lot in life, and tries to move Fran in the same direction by setting her up with Richard's equally wealthy business partner and oldest friend, Theo Timmons. Initially reluctant to go on a blind date, Fran ultimately agrees to meet Theo. Upon first meeting, the part of the above description that first hits Fran is "old" as Theo is almost old enough to be Fran's grandfather. Regardless, they have a good time on their date. Theo falls hard for Fran lavishing her with expensive gifts, and she in return likes him. But the more they spend time together, the more she realizes she is merely window dressing for him as she ...

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Plot Keywords:

luncheon | nassau veterans memorial coliseum | sleep over | character name in episode title | reference to stonehenge | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1994 (USA)

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title refers to Madonna's hit 'Material Girl'.

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Quotes

[Fran is reading personal ads to Niles]
Fran Fine: Oh, look, here's a gem. "Young bi-couple, digs snakes, contact Theoni, PO Box 666, no weirdos."

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Connections

References Family Affair (1966)

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Soundtracks

"Mellow Yellow"
(uncredited)
Written by Donovan
Performed by Fran Drescher

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