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Theme Song: "Gimme a Break," performed by Nell Carter.
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Jun 18, 2024 · Famously known for her role as Nell Harper on the show Gimme a Break!, Nell Carter was a singer and actress, and also a Black Jew! Not only did she win two Emmys and two Golden Globes for Gimme a Break!, she also won a Tony for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Ain’t Misbehavin’ on Broadway in 1978.
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Jun 27, 2024 · Gimme a Break - Season 1. October 1981 saw the premiere of the debut season of, consisting of 19 episodes. The central event of this season revolves around widow Nell Carter's arrival in the household of police chief Carl Kanisky as a housekeeper.
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Jun 17, 2024 · Gimme a Break ! 🤣 The Funniest TV Series 🤣 Part 11 Nell's Prank 🤣 Compilation of Episodes
Rue appearing on Gimme a Break in s1 and s4. I find it interesting how Rue M. played 2 different characters in 2 different seasons of this show. I wish they could’ve got Nell Carter to appear on The Golden Girls, like in the Mixed Blessings episode, playing one of Lorraine’s nieces or something.
5 days ago · Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelson 164 votes Featuring Nell Carter as Nell Harper, a housekeeper-turned-surrogate mother for three orphaned girls after their mother passes away, Gimme A Break! chronicles their journeys through loss, love, and self-discovery over six seasons.
Jun 10, 2024 · Why did Nell move in with Carl and help take care of his children? Answer: his wife was dying and asked her to Nell and Carl's wife were good friends and she knew Nell would take good care of them when she died.
