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After the ‘Roseanne’ spinoff almost happened, we didn’t know if we were brave enough to weather another 90’s sitcom revival that might start a slew of controversy. But we found a silver lining when ABC rightfully pulled the show and actress Fran Drescher announced that ‘The Nanny’ might make a comeback after 25 years, as a more liberal-esque replacement.

“The thing is our show would be the same characters 20 years later. We can’t just pick up where we left off. But in a way, that could be really good because the show can have a whole fresh bend to it,” the Jewish fashion queen told Entertainment Tonight in an interview.

The 60 year-old celebrity says she isn’t at liberty to discuss anything but reveals that if the project moves forward her ex-husband Peter Marc Jacob would co-create the show with her again. To say we’re excited for her nasal, thick New York accent to make a weekly appearance on our screens would be an understatement. Thankfully, the longtime activist understands that times are a changin’ and that more “Nanny” could be a much-needed opportunity to highlight the progress of crucial social issues ranging from the environment to health. “That’s what I think Fran would be doing now — opening her big Queens mouth for the greater good,” Drescher declared with conviction.

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