This week in TV history: How 31 years ago, the world first met fashion icon Fran Fine on much-loved sitcom The Nanny

It's hard to believe it's been 31 years since The Nanny strutted onto our screens, bringing with it a whirlwind of style, laughter... and that unforgettable voice.Premiering on November 3 1993, the series quickly became a staple of '90s television and has remained a fan-favourite ever since.Stream every episode of The Nanny on Stan.Today we're celebrating the legacy of Fran Fine – the "lady in red when everybody else was wearing tan" – and the show that gave us endless laughs and unforgettable looks.Watch the moment we met Fran Fine for the first time in the video above.The series was created by Fran Drescher and then-husband Peter Marc Jacobson.With her bold accent and even bolder wardrobe, Drescher's Fran Fine was unlike any character audiences had seen before.READ MORE: 10 of Fran Drescher's most iconic hairstyles from The NannyThe premise of the sitcom was simple: a quirky woman from Queens finds herself as the nanny to three children of a wealthy, sophisticated British widower, Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy).Both Drescher and Jacobson took to Instagram to acknowledge the 31st anniversary of the beloved show.https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6Ve4hOHSY/?utm_source=ig_embed&Jacobson's post hilariously read: "Happy 31st Anniversary. Feels like 29!" – a nod to Fran's unacknowledged age on the show.What The Nanny did for fashion can't be ignored.Fran Fine's wardrobe was a visual feast that captured the eccentric glamour of the '90s; from high-waisted skirts, leopard print-everything, fur-trimmed collars and unforgettable mini-dresses.Costume designer Brenda Cooper won an Emmy for her work on the show, with Drescher herself becoming a style icon and sparking a resurgence in vintage Chanel, Moschino and Versace pieces that have since influenced today's fashion.READ MORE: The Nanny costume designer Brenda Cooper reveals heartbreaking moment she found out the entire wardrobe was sold to a thrift storeThe Nanny wouldn't have been the same without its stellar supporting cast.Niles, the quick-witted butler (Daniel Davis), and C.C. Babcock (Lauren Lane), the hilariously uptight antagonist, provided endless comedic tension.Rounding out the cast were Maxwell's children Maggie (Nicholle Tom), Brighton (Benjamin Salisbury) and Gracie (Madeline Zima).The series was hugely successful internationally – especially in Australia, where it was one of the highest-rated programs of the decade.Even today, the show remains a cultural phenomenon. The sitcom has inspired many fan accounts, TikTok trends, and countless style homages.And that theme song is as catchy as ever.Drescher, who also currently serves as president of SAG-AFTRA, has continued to advocate for actors and creatives in Hollywood all while championing Fran Fine character's legacy.READ MORE: These are the best luggage brands, according to travellersIf you are looking for a way to revisit the lady in red (ideally while everyone else is wearing tan), every episode of The Nanny is available for streaming on Stan.Stream every episode of The Nanny on Stan.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest news from your favourite shows via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.Nine Entertainment Co (the publisher of this website) owns and operates the streaming service Stan.