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Mama's Family

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Thelma "Mama" Harper is the quick-tempered, blue-haired matriarch of the Harper family who lives with son Vint and his wife, Naomi, who were forced to move into Mama's basement after losing money in a business deal gone awry. After Vint's kids from a previous marriage leave the house, Mama's delinquent grandson Bubba is ordered to live with his grandmother after being released from juvenile hall and placed on probation. Iola Boylen, Thelma's friend and neighbor, is a frequent visitor to the Harper household, which is often the site of bickering between abrasive Mama and her loved ones. Vicki Lawrence stars as Mama, a character she originated in sketches on "The Carol Burnett Show."
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Seasons

Season 1 1983 Details Season 2 1983 Details Season 3 1986 Details Season 4 1987 Details Season 5 1988 Details Season 6 1989 Details

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Vicki Lawrence

Thelma 'Mama' Crowley Harper

Ken Berry

Vinton Harper

Dorothy Lyman

Naomi Oates Harper

Beverly Archer

Iola Lucille Boylen

Allan Kayser

Bubba Higgins

Joe Hamilton

Executive Producer

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Synopsis Thelma "Mama" Harper is the quick-tempered, blue-haired matriarch of the Harper family who lives with son Vint and his wife, Naomi, who were forced to move into Mama's basement after losing money in a business deal gone awry. After Vint's kids from a previous marriage leave the house, Mama's delinquent grandson Bubba is ordered to live with his grandmother after being released from juvenile hall and placed on probation. Iola Boylen, Thelma's friend and neighbor, is a frequent visitor to the Harper household, which is often the site of bickering between abrasive Mama and her loved ones. Vicki Lawrence stars as Mama, a character she originated in sketches on "The Carol Burnett Show."
Director
Dave Powers
Executive Producer
Joe Hamilton
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 22, 1983