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Mama's Family (1983–1990)

TV Series  -  TV_PG 30 min  -  Comedy
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Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter... See full summary »

Creators:

Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon

Stars:

Vicki Lawrence, Beverly Archer and Ken Berry
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Season:

6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1

Year:

1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1984 | 1983
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 8 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Vicki Lawrence ...
Thelma 'Mama' Crowley Harper (130 episodes, 1983-1990)
Ken Berry Ken Berry ...
Vinton Harper (130 episodes, 1983-1990)
Dorothy Lyman ...
Naomi Oates Harper (125 episodes, 1983-1990)
Allan Kayser ...
Bubba Higgins (95 episodes, 1986-1990)
Beverly Archer Beverly Archer ...
Iola Lucille Boylen (91 episodes, 1986-1990)
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Storyline

Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma. Written by Kevin Ackley <kackley1@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Widow | Grandparent Grandchild Relationship | Female Bonding | Friendship Between Women | Famous Opening Theme  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La mamma è sempre la mamma See more »

Filming Locations:

1019 Montrose Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Joe Hamilton Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo (1986-1990) | Mono (1983-1986)

Color:

Color
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Trivia

In the last episode, Naomi gave birth to a daughter, Tiffany Thelma. See more »

Quotes

Eunice Higgins: Why doesn't anything good ever happen to me? All I do is cook and clean!
Thelma 'Mama' Harper: Well, hell, you can't even do that!
Eunice Higgins: You're skatin' on thin ice old lady!
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Connections

Referenced in "The Simpsons: Lisa's First Word (#4.10)" (1992) See more »