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Gimme a Break!
1981–1987
· TV Show
· 30 min episodes
· 6 seasons
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Nell agrees to look after the Kanisky's home, as a special favor to her dying friend, and takes on the role of housekeeper to widowed police chief Carl and a parental figure to his three teenage daughters, and eventually a foster son.
Details
- Created by
- Morton Lachman, Sy Rosen
- Released
- 29 October 1981
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Rated
- TV-G
- Episodes
- 137 across 6 seasons
- Awards
- 0 wins, 10 nominations
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| Golden Globe Award 1984 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nell Carter | Nominee |
| Primetime Emmy Award 1983 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nell Carter | Nominee |
| Golden Globe Award 1982 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nell Carter | Nominee |
| Primetime Emmy Award 1982 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nell Carter | Nominee |
| Young Artist Award 1985 | Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series | Joey Lawrence | Nominee |
| Young Artist Award 1984 | Best Young Actress in a Television Comedy Series | Lauri Hendler | Nominee |
| Young Artist Award 1984 | Best Young Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy Series | Joey Lawrence | Nominee |
| Young Artist Award 1984 | Best Young Supporting Actress in a Television Comedy Series | Lara Jill Miller | Nominee |
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Golden Globe Award
2 nominations
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nell Carter | Nominee |
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nell Carter | Nominee |
Primetime Emmy Award
2 nominations
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nell Carter | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nell Carter | Nominee |
Young Artist Award
6 nominations
| Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series | Joey Lawrence | Nominee |
| Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series | Lauri Hendler | Nominee |
| Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series | Kari Michaelsen | Nominee |
| Best Young Actress in a Television Comedy Series | Lauri Hendler | Nominee |
| Best Young Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy Series | Joey Lawrence | Nominee |
| Best Young Supporting Actress in a Television Comedy Series | Lara Jill Miller | Nominee |