Nanny 911

Nanny 911
Format	Reality
Starring	Stella Reid Deborah Carroll Yvonne Shove Yvonne Finnerty Lilian Sperling
Country of origin	United States
Language(s)	English
No. of seasons	4
No. of episodes	51
Production
Executive producer(s)	Paul Jackson Bruce Toms
Producer(s)	Suzanne Ali Karyn Benkendorfer Stacey Dowdy Travis Thomas Loureiro Paulette Terry Stacey Travis
Running time	60 minutes
Production company(s)	Granada America (now branded ITV Studios)
Distributor	Paramount Television (2004-2006) CBS Paramount Television/CBS Television Distribution (2006-2007) 20th Century Fox Television (2004-2007) CMT Productions (2009-present)
Broadcast
Original channel	Fox (2004-2007) CMT (2009-present)
Original run	November 3, 2004 (2004-11-03) – present

Nanny 911 is a reality television show in the United States, which originally aired on FOX (and airs in the UK on ITV2, whose sister company, Granada America, produces the show).

In April 2005, a potential spin-off for the show was aired as a "special episode" entitled Marriage 911. It was framed as though Chris and Laura King's marriage problems had proved too much for Nanny Stella and a marriage counselor was needed. The series never materialized.

On February 27, 2008, FOX announced that they sold the rights to Nanny 911 (as well as its partnered FOX show, Trading Spouses) to CMT. The show has also had reruns on ABC Family (where it no longer airs). New episodes of the series began airing in April 2009.^[1][2]

Synopsis

Nanny 911 is loosely based on the British television programme Little Angels, in which American families with unmanageable children are reformed by British nannies, including one who served for the royal family. A similar show, Supernanny, is its main competitor.

The families that are eligible for the show usually have four or more children (though some episodes show homes with fewer children), and the children are usually younger than 9 years of age (though also not always the case). The parents usually have an income that allows them to be upper middle-class.

The introduction features montages of several clips of unruly children (and the nannies' surprised reactions), whereupon stock footage shows a "call" being made to Nanny 911 where "Head Nanny Lilian" (Lilian Sperling, featured as "Nanny to the British Royal Family") answers "Nanny 911" (on an old rotary dial phone).

After the intro the selected family is featured on a separate clip. The video screen is then returned via a rotating device into a standard fireplace picture (performed by an uncredited male who left midway through Season One). Head Nanny Lilian and the other nannies – "Nanny Deb" (Deborah Carroll), "Nanny Stella" (Stella Reid), and "Nanny Yvonne" (originally Yvonne Shove, a guest star Jo Frost from "Supernanny" would sub in, later replaced by Yvonne Finnerty for unspecified reasons; in Season 4 she will not appear due to budgetary reasons) discuss the clip, whereupon Lilian announces (based on the major need; each nanny specializes in one area, such as proper etiquette or controlling temper tantrums) which nanny will visit the family. The nannies are featured visiting the family in traditional nanny dress (similar to that worn by Mary Poppins).

The nanny's first day is spent solely in observing the family dynamics in order to determine a suitable plan of action for changing the children's behavior; at the end of the day the nanny discusses what needs to be done. The remainder of the week shows the plan being implemented, along with the parents' reactions (which can be quite negative, especially when the nanny mentions how the parents' actions have resulted in the problem). At the end of the week, the nanny generally compliments the family for the changed behavior. The last segment shows the family receiving a substantial gift from the nanny (such as a new car or a home renovation).

After Season Two, the substantial gift portion was removed. In Season Four, probably due to the fact that there were only two nannies, the format changed. Rather than showing a clip to the nannies then deciding which one would go, Lillian just called one of them and sent them to the family. In some episodes this season, the nanny observes for two days instead of just one like in the previous three seasons.

International versions

Nanny 911 has been broadcast or slightly adapted in other countries.

Other countries

• The USA version of Nanny 911 has been shown on ITV2, and on the main ITV Network.

• Reruns of the USA version of Nanny 911 is shown on CMT.

• The USA version is shown in Canada on W Network and Twist TV.

• Katharina Saalfrank is the Nanny 911 in the German version, aired on RTL.

• Cris Poli (born in Argentina) is the Nanny 911 in the Brazilian version, broadcast by SBT.

• Dorota Zawadzka is the Nanny 911 in the Polish version, aired on TVN, and a co-host of the talk-show I Ty możesz mieć superdziecko (You too can have a superchild), in which Nanny 911 analyses episodes from her series, talks to celebrity parents and gives her advice. It is broadcast by TVN Style.

• Cathy Kalthoum Sarrai was the Nanny 911 in the French version, aired by M6, until her death on January 19, 2010.

• Rocio Ramos is the Nanny 911 in the Spanish version, broadcast on Cuatro. Another version with teenagers called S.O.S. Adolescentes is also aired on Cuatro. In the Spanish regions of Catalonia and Basque Country, the original version is broadcast by TV3 with Catalan dubbing and by ETB 1 with Basque dubbing respectively.

• The Dutch version is called Eerste Hulp Bij Opvoeden. The name is a play on Eerste Hulp Bij Ongevallen, the Dutch term for first aid. Other similar programmes exist, such as Schatjes, which use a slightly different concept.

• The Italian version is called S.O.S. Tata. Aired on La7.

• The Singaporean version network on MediaCorp TV12 okto.

• The Malaysian version network on Ntv7.

• The Indonesian version network on MetroTV.

• The first Romanian nanny was Irina Petrea. The second was Raluca Iuga. The show aired on Prima TV.

• The Israeli Nanny 911 is Michal Daliot. Aired on Channel 2, the show is also called Supernanny.

• Greek version is aired by Skai TV, with the name Νταντά Πρώτων Βοηθειών (First-aid nanny).

• The Chinese version of Nanny 911 features Nanny 911 Wo Yao Yige, and is soon to be broadcast on CCTV.

• There is a Swedish version also called Nanny 911, where there was three nannies instead of one. It was aired a few years ago on TV4.

• Wendy Bosmans is the Nanny 911 in the Belgian version aired on vtm.

• A French Canadian version of Nanny 911 also exists,^[where?] called Dre. Nadia : Psychologue à domicile ("Dr. Nadia : Psychologist at home").

Episodes

Season 1

Season Episode #	Series Episode #	Family Name	Assigned Nanny
1	1	"Rock Family"	Nanny Deb
Matt (31), Karen (34), Dylan (4 1/2) and Natalie (2 1/2).
2	2	"McCray Family"	Nanny Stella
Craig (32), Tracey (34), CJ (9), Michael (6), Joseph (3) and identical twins Francis and Jack (2 1/2).
3	3	"McRoberts Family"	Nanny Deb
Doug (38), Dianna (35), identical triplets Josh, Nate and Sam (7 1/2) and identical twins Jake and Joey (3).
4	4	"Priore Family"	Nanny Stella
Joe (35), Nina (37), Faith (10) and fraternal quadruplets John, Joseph, Lynn and Nicole (8).
5	5	"Lorimor Family"	Nanny Stella
Theron (34), Ginger (32), Seersha (4) and Theron (3).
6	6	"Johnston Family"	Nanny Yvonne
Scott (39), Kristen (38), Olivia (8), Hannah (6), Kaeley (5), Amelia (4) and identical triplets Molly, Natalie and Rebecca (2 1/2).
7	7	"Paul Family"	Nanny Deb
Tim (39), Cindy (30), Kimberly (8) and fraternal triplets Bethany, Lauren and Michael (4 1/2).
8	8	"Sterneman Family"	Nanny Deb
John (40), Roxanne (38), Tyler (10), Dana (6) and Lauren (3 1/2).
9	9	"Finck Family"	Nanny Deb
Paul (39), Deborah (34), identical twins Amanda and Alexandra (9), fraternal twins Stephen and Katarina (4) and identical twins David and Daniel (3).
10	10	"Cubbison Family"	Nanny Stella
Neil (39), Amy (28), William (7), Jac (3) and Kaylee (1).
11	11	"Dunleavy Family"	Nanny Deb
Kevin (40), Denise (39), Connor (9), Kyle (7 1/2), Logan (6), Kevin (4) and Corinne (3). Corinne was born with Down's syndrome
12	12	"Amico Family"	Nanny Deb
David (37), Dawn (34), Sal (6), and fraternal quadruplets Carmella, Christopher, Gabriella and Gianna (5).
13	13	"McKelvain Family"	Nanny Yvonne
John (29), Stevi (27), Madelyn (7), Jack (6), Andrew (3) and Sam (2).
14	14	"King Family"	Nanny Stella
Chris (32), Laura (29), Danielle (7), Christopher (6), Courtney (4), Connor (2) and Katie (1).
15	15	"Lawrence Family"	Nanny Stella
Jim (41), Tammy (39), James (5) and Jacob (3 1/2).
16	16	"Silcock Family"	Nanny Deb, Nanny Stella, Nanny Yvonne
Jim (48), Ann (44), and a group of boys who were all born with a disability.
17	17	"Dickson Family"	Nanny Deb
Kirsten (35), Jacqueline (8) and Colin (7). Kirsten's husband, Clay, died in a car accident a year ago.

Season 2

Season Episode #	Series Episode #	Family Name	Assigned Nanny
1	18	"Tieso Family"	Nanny Deb
Joe (38) Andrea (28), fraternal twins Brandon and Madison (7) and Andrew (3).
2	19	"Abner Family"	Nanny Deb
Dennis (38), Michelle (34), Emily (11), Bridget (8), Rachel (6), Heidi (4) and Jacob (1).
3	20	"Race Family"	Nanny Stella
Kevin (32), Tracy (42), Camden (12), Chloe (6), Keagan (5) and Kylie (4).
4	21	"Maucione Family"	Nanny Yvonne
Michael (33), Dawn (33), Mikey (5) and identical twins Alexandra and Amanda (3 1/2).
5	22	"Nannis Family"	Nanny Yvonne
Brian (39), Amy (36), Caroline (8), Abby (7), Mary (5), Emory (3 1/2), Thomas (1 1/2) and Maggie (5 months).
6	23	"Spaulding Family"	Nanny Deb
Brent (31), Vicki (29), Luke (9), Seth (7 1/2), Aiden (6), Owen (4), Gabriel (2) and Cameron (4 months). Seth was born with spina bifida
7	24	"Moore Family"	Nanny Stella
Darryl (43), Barbara (30), fraternal twins Ryan and Trevor (10), Spencer (8), Emily (7) and Natalie (5).
8	25	"Graham Family"	Nanny Deb
Steve (44), Jeanine (38), Zack (13), Max (6) and identical twins Reese and Trevor (5).
9	26	"Delaney Family"	Nanny Yvonne
Kerry (32), Janice (29), Julia (3 1/2) and Zoey (1 1/2).
10	27	"George Family"	Nanny Deb
Jeff (26), Theresa (35), Imari (4) and identical twins Kobi and Kadin (2).
11	28	"Longaric-Green Family"	Nanny Stella
Adam (42), Michelle (37), Sean (8), Erica (6) and Adam (5).

Season 3

Season Episode #	Series Episode #	Family Name	Assigned Nanny
1	29	"Morris Family"	Nanny Stella
Craig (31), Heidi (26), Parker (5), Jackson (3 1/2) and Ella (1 1/2).
2	30	"Scharnitzky Family"	Nanny Deb
Jay (30), Jen (27), Alex (8), Sam (4) and Abby (2 1/2)
3	31	"Arilotta Famil"	Nanny Stella
Chris (30), Kammy (29) and identical triplets Christopher, Justin and Tyler (5).
4	32	"Gianetto Family"	Nanny Deb
Anthony (32), Kelly (29), Charles (7), Anthony (6), Gianna (5), Samantha (3) and Dominick (2).
5	33	"Elgin Family"	Nanny Yvonne
Rich (30), Suzie (28), Shasta (8), Shiloh (6) and Kea (2).
6	34	"McCafferty Family"	Nanny Stella
Sean (35), Siobhan (34), fraternal twins Deidre and John (5), identical triplets Kathleen, Mary and Siobhan (2 1/2) and Ann (1).
7	35	"Landsberger Family"	Nanny Yvonne
Bob (43), Melissa (39), Courtney (11), Madison (6) and Paige (4).
8	36	"Walker Family"	Nanny Deb
Jim (45), Nikki (34), Jordyn (9) and Jackson (5).
9	37	"McDowell Family"	Nanny Deb
Kevin (32), Eileen (29), Ryan (9), Michael (5) and Christopher (2 1/2).
10	38	"Dirks Family"	Nanny Stella
Paul (36), Amber (34), Amari (3 1/2) and Anissa (2).
11	39	"Brogdon Family"	Nanny Deb
David (33), Angela (36), and fraternal triplets Beth, Dave and Joe (4).
12	40	"Mills Family"	Nanny Yvonne
Kenny (39), Jennifer (29), Mathew (9), Madison (6), Mason (2) and Maxwell (1).
13	41	"Kramer Family"	Nanny Stella
Ted (38), Jessica (29), Brevin (6), Ryland (4), Nolan (2) and Annika (3 months).
14	42	"Keffer Family"	Nanny Deb
Chris (37), Camille (27), Madison (7) and Carter (2 1/2).
15	43	"Hanley Family"	Nanny Stella
Jim (41), Alice (34), Matthew (10), Stephanie (8) and Cassandra (4 1/2).

Season 4

Season Episode #	Series Episode #	Family Name	Assigned Nanny
1	44	"Mazzei Family"	Nanny Deb
Marc (27), Jackie (28), and fraternal twins Jack and Ava (4 1/2).
2	45	"Balsamo Family"	Nanny Stella
Sergio (34), Elaine (31), Giovanni (11), Adrianna (9) and Marco (2).
3	46	"Connolly Family"	Nanny Deb
Eric (27), Kelly (32), Kiara (4), Kayla (3) and Evan (1 1/2).
4	47	"O'Melia Family"	Nanny Stella
Jim (28), Judy (29), Kayleigh (6), identical twins James and Eamon (4), Declan (2) and Finn (1).
5	48	"Valenti Family"	Nanny Deb
Nicholas (34), Deborah (28), Nicholas (3 1/2), Giancarlo (2 1/2) and Giovanni (1).
6	49	"Whipple Family"	Nanny Stella
Robert (47), Linda (42), Dougie (14), Robbie (12), Jessie-Marie (11), Alexandra (5) and Justin (3 1/2).
7	50	"Mauro Family"	Nanny Deb
Ed (36), Kara (35), Anthony (9), Paul (6) and Isabella (3).
8	51	"Henry Family"	Nanny Stella
Mike (35), Allison (33), Jacqueline (12), Cassandra (10) and Michael (6 1/2).

Parodies

• In the South Park episode "Tsst," Cartman drives away Nanny Stella sent by the show to control him, telling her the only reason why she's a nanny is because no one wanted to marry her. Head Nanny Lilian was depicted as a Skeksis from Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.
• In The Little Wolf and the Bad Little Girl comic episode "Jane Hates Nannies", Jane Roberts is on the nanny TV show. Jane pushed the Little Naughty Wolf, and he pushed Nanny Deb, and she fell into a bathtub filled with water and got very wet.
• In The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Mandy's parents call a nanny in order to control her and so they can regain their lives. Grim makes a comment that "this is similar to a reality show called 'Hey Nanny Nanny' with a British-speaking nanny that everyone likes for some reason".
• In the 2007 film The Game Plan, one of the nannies was Yvonne, and her name was "Edna".
• In an episode of The Big Gay Sketch Show, a sketch featured a parody entitled, "Tranny 911," in which two transvestite nannies help a desperate mother deal with her unruly child.
• An American Dad! episode Frannie 911 is a title pun of Nanny 911.

References

1. ^ Breaking News - TWENTIETH TELEVISION SELLS FAMILY FOCUSED REALITY SERIES "TRADING SPOUSES" AND "NANNY 911" TO CMT | TheFutonCritic.com
2. ^ www.nannystella.com

3. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081227/NEWS/812270328

External links

• Nanny 911 at the Internet Movie Database
• Nanny 911 at TV.com