Mama's Family originated with Thelma "Mama" Harper, and her younger sister Fran living together in Mama's house.Mama's Family originated with Thelma "Mama" Harper, and her younger sister Fran living together in Mama's house.Mama's Family originated with Thelma "Mama" Harper, and her younger sister Fran living together in Mama's house.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 8 nominations total
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- TriviaThe show ended because Vicki Lawrence chose to leave the series.
- Quotes
Thelma 'Mama' Harper: Good lord, Vinton, what in the hell do you think you're doing?
Vinton Harper: Well Mama... I'm trying to guess your weight...
Thelma 'Mama' Harper: I've got a better idea Vinton... how about you guess which hand I'm gonna smack you upside the head with?
- Alternate versionsThe episodes on the Season 1 DVD set are cut from their original network length (sans commercials) of 24 minutes to the syndicated length of 21 minutes. All the Alastair Quince introductions have been removed, along with other footage.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Laugh? I Thought I'd Die! (1999)
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One of the funniest sitcoms ever
This is one of the classics that I love watching to this day. Vicki Lawrence and the whole cast made this show great. The Best episodes are the ones with Bubba, Iola and the cast. Just some of Mama's looks and expressions will make me laugh out loud. Naomi is also great. Wish the show would have stayed on the air longer but thank god for a show that will make you laugh out loud. They don't make them like this anymore and they should!
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- Also known as
- ママズ・ファミリー
- Filming locations
- 1027 Montrose Ave. S. Pasadena, California, USA(The Harper family home exterior shots)
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- Runtime30 minutes
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