Great Moments in Nanny History

Season Six

    
     

6.5 Maggie's Boyfriend

written by: Rick Shaw

Max is concerned that Gracie's Halloween costume is inappropriate for a child of her age. Fran takes exception to this since Grace is dressed like a miniature Fran.

Max wants Fran be a better role model for the girls. He wants her to try to be more conservative when Maggie's boyfriend comes to dinner.

Maggie is more concerned that her father will embarrass her with his Kaye Ballard stories than with anything Fran would do.

Michael arrives and they all recognize him as the underwear model that is on the billboard that hangs over Max's marquee in Times Square.	Fran:[to Maggie] You have a good time, you're adults, you're responsible, you can do whatever you---ow!!! [to Max] Well, unless you're expecting candy to come flopping out of my touchas, quit whacking me under the table!! Max: Well will you quit acting like her sister and act a little bit more like her mother. Fran: Oh why don't you just give the kid a break.
At dinner, Fran is impressed with Michael, but Max just can't be supportive even if the guy does gross $800,000 a year and has a doctor for a father. Fran: Oh my life is complete. My daughter is marrying a Jewish male model!

The discussion moves upstairs. Max: Well you know what your problem is, don't you? You want to be the children's friend. Well you can't be.	Max: I just thank God that you are in my life. Fran: And I don't have to tell you how grateful I am to have you in mine. But, I can show you.... Max: I'll light the candles. Fran: I'll get the Hagen Daaz. Max: For what? Fran: Gotta have somethin' to wear...
But Fran convinces him that her support is what allows Maggie to have the self confidence to make the right decisions.

Maggie stops Fran on her way to the freezer and tells her that she and Michael have decided to move in together. Uh-oh, Daddy isn't going to like that!

The next morning, Fran prepares to tell Max about Maggie, but he has something he wants to say first. Max: You were amazing. Not that you're not incredible every night, but last night you were so... generous. Fran: Well ya know, I'm trying something new. I wanna try approaching each time like, well it could be my last.

Before Fran has a chance, C.C. breaks it to Max that Maggie is moving in with Michael.

Max gives chase all over the house, but Fran manages to escape by distracting him with a phony Kaye Ballard sighting.

Sylvia recommends that Fran use the power of guilt to get Maggie to do what she wants.

Fran goes over to Maggie's new place. A small heart attack doesn't get her to move home. Maggie: Fran, Jewish guilt doesn't work on a shiska.

Doesn't work on Max either when he arrives boiling. Maggie: Daddy, don't even try, I love Michael. Fran gave me her blessing, why can't you? Max: You gave them your blessing? [going into heart attack schtick] Cut the guilt, it doesn't work on the British.

Max and Fran's argument escalates until they talk about separating... Maggie: Michael this is gonna separate my parents. Michael: Listen we don't wanna hurt anybody. Maggie: We can't do this, I can't do this. I'm sorry. Michael: I'll take you home. Maggie: Dad, I'm packing up my bags, we're going home.

Max: I can't believe that worked. Fran: Did I not tell you to trust me? Max: You were terrific, I had no idea you were such an incredible actress. Fran: And how about you, you were so forceful, so strong, such a turn on.

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