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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, 1987

As 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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The show had 6 seasons and 137 episodes air between 1981 and 1987.

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  • 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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