Nell Harper, a black housekeeper, agrees to move into the Glenlawn, Cal. home of her late friend Margret Kanisky after she passes away to keep house for her husband, chief of police Carl Kanisky, and their 3 daughters, Katie, Julie and Samantha.
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06x25 Mama's Date Aired: May. 12, 1987As Grandpa comes to get the boys' pajamas, since they are sleeping in his apartment, now that Addy is sick in bed, he tells Nell that her mother … [continue reading]
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Season Guides
- Season 6 (1986-1987)
- Season 5 (1985-1986)
- Season 4 (1984-1985)
- Season 3 (1983-1984)
- Season 2 (1982-1983)
Previous Episodes
- 02x11 Love Thy Ne… (Dec. 18, 1982)
- 02x08 Katie Steal… (Nov. 27, 1982)
- 02x07 The Chief&#… (Nov. 13, 1982)
- 02x06 Porko's II (Nov. 06, 1982)
- 02x03 Sam's I… (Oct. 16, 1982)
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Show's Cast / Crew
Directors
- Hal Cooper (81 episodes)
- Jim Drake (14 episodes)
- Linda Day (10 episodes)
Writers
- Sy Rosen (139 episodes)
- Mort Lachman (139 episodes)
- Arthur Julian (33 episodes)
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Series Fun Facts
- Nell and the Kanisky family lived at 2938 Wells Drive.
- Goof (continuity error): The front door of the set has a brass mail slot, but exterior shots are of a door with no slot.
- Tracey Gold was originally tapped to play Samantha, but at the last moment was replaced by Lara Jill Miller.
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