Homie-Work 

When Fran hires a gift wrapper instead of a singer rapper, she has to turn him into a singing sensation.

Director:

Dorothy Lyman

Writers:

Robert Sternin (developed by), Prudence Fraser (developed by)

Stars:

Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Fran Drescher	...	Fran Fine
Charles Shaughnessy	...	Maxwell Sheffield
Daniel Davis	...	Niles
Lauren Lane	...	C.C. Babcock
Nicholle Tom	...	Maggie Sheffield
Benjamin Salisbury	...	Brighton Sheffield
Madeline Zima	...	Grace Sheffield
Renée Taylor	...	Sylvia Fine
Ann Morgan Guilbert	...	Yetta Rosenberg (as Ann Guilbert)
Ray Charles	...	Sammy
Chris Hogan	...	Dirk
T.K. Carter	...	Ty
Kenneth Blue	...	Blue
Coolio	...	Irwin

Storyline

As the wedding approaches, Fran realizes that she will no longer be "the nanny" as thus will no longer be a member of the traditional work force. She still wants to be considered an integral contributor to the household economy. When new step-grandfather Sammy mentions that his rap-singing grandson Irwin wants to be on Broadway, Fran thinks she can help by giving Irwin at least a shot of being in Maxwell and C.C.'s new rap musical. When Fran eventually meets Irwin, she realizes that Sammy misrepresented Irwin's intentions. She also realizes that Maxwell's decision may have been clouded by the fact that it was his future wife who made the suggestion. But Irwin, with Fran's help and not wanting to disappoint, does his best to become the rapper Fran wants and Maxwell needs.

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Plot Keywords:

family butler | butler costume | mansion | english butler | celebrity | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

This episode reunites T. K. Carter with Fran who had co-starred previously on "Doctor Detroit" (1983).

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Quotes

Fran Fine: [to the wedding coordinator] Now Dirk, I just wanted to tell you, ours is a mixed marriage. He's from drinkers, we're from eaters. Let's plan the menu accordingly.

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Connections

References 10 (1979)

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 1998 (USA)

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS, Highschool Sweethearts, Sternin & Fraser Ink

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1