Features: DVD, Dolby, Digital Audio, Mono Audio, English
Nell Carter shines as Nellie Ruth Nell Harper, the role that twice earned her Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations, and helped redefine the meaning of family. Available for the first time ever on DVD, Gimme a Break! is the funny, hip and sometimes poignant portrayal of the Kanisky family: widowed Police Chief Carl; his three daughters Katie, Julie and Samantha; and their unflappable housekeeper-turned-surrogate mother (Carter). This 3-disc set includes all 19 episodes from Season One, as well as a preview from Season Two, bonus episodes from the smash-hit sitcoms Kate and Allie and Charles in Charge, and a special featurette that takes a look back at other great TV shows of the eighties. Featuring renowned guest stars such as Danny Glover, Rue McClanahan and Helen Hunt, Gimme a Break! is the beloved sitcom that delivers both love and laughs.System Requirements:Running Time: 468 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE
Editor's Note
Earning herself more than one Emmy and Golden Globe Award nomination for her portrayal of Nellie Ruth "Nell" Harper, Nell Carter brought this 1980s comedy sitcom to life. GIMME A BREAK! focused on the spirited Kanisky family. Not your typical family, the Kaniskys consisted of three daughters, their widowed father, and their housekeeper (Carter). With her strong opinions and humorous maternal instincts, Nellie's role extended far beyond that of a normal housekeeper, giving the sitcom its punchy premise. GIMME A BREAK! - SEASON ONE includes all 22 episodes from the show's debut season (featuring Danny Glover, Helen Hunt, and others in guest-starring roles), as well as a preview episode from the series' sophomore season.
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