The Bobbi Flekman Story (15 Oct. 1997)

When Maxwell's old partner Bobbi Flekman starts moving in on him, Fran's friends suggest that Maxwell only likes her because she looks like Fran.

Director:

Dorothy Lyman

Writers:

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

Stars:

Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Fran Drescher	...	Fran Fine / Bobbi Flekman
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
Brian Setzer	...	Himself (as Brian Setzer and the Brian Setzer Orchestra)
Nic Greene	...	Video Director (as Nicolas Greene)
Kevin Norton	...	Band Member
Lisa Loeb	...	Chloe

Storyline

Brighton has won a contest for Brian Setzer of The Stray Cats to film his latest video at the house. The head of this promotion is Bobbi Flekman, who bears a striking resemblance to a certain Sheffield nanny. Bobbi happens to be an ex-business associate of Maxwell's. C.C. convinces Fran that Bobbi, being a perfect amalgamation of the two of them, is the ideal woman that Maxwell has been searching for. With Sylvia and Val's assistance, Fran decides to abduct Bobbi during the video shoot while Fran impersonates her to get into Maxwell's heart. As Bobbi, Fran quickly learns that Maxwell is not attracted to Bobbi in that way. But looking at Bobbi/Fran now, there's something about the "new" Bobbi that is attractive to Maxwell. He soon finds out that it is Fran underneath the business attire, and decides to have some fun of his own at her expense. In the end, Fran's scheme may have some financial consequences for Maxwell.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 1997 (USA)

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Highschool Sweethearts, Sternin & Fraser Ink

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Fran Drescher plays a guest character named Bobbi Fleckman, whom she first played in This Is Spinal Tap.

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Goofs

In a scene with Maxwell and Fran impersonating Bobbi Flekman, a price tag is hanging off the back of Fran's dress. After Maxwell admits that he knows it's Fran, the price tag is no longer on her dress.

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Quotes

Brighton Sheffield: [about a favor Fran helped him with] Oh, by the way, how can I thank you for getting Dad to say yes.
Fran Fine: [holding up the ring finger on her left hand] Get your Dad to say 'yes'.

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Connections

References The Big Valley (1965)

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