Known as a true American classic, the show Mama's Family brought laughter and smiles to the faces of so many viewers. The timeless sitcom first aired in 1974 on The Carol Burnett Show had a star-studded lineup. Among this lineup and featured guests was the one and only Betty White. Her character, Ellen Jackson, is
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I'm strongly thinking about making the 1980s Sitcom theme last for two months simply because there are so many characters that I love that I won't have time to bring up. I'm not going to do that though and since I only have two more of these to do for this month, I though I would bring up my favorite matriarch to grace a TV screen in that decade. I would like to introduce you to Thelma Harper the star of "Mama's Family". First of all I just have to say, look at that picture. How can you not smile seeing Vicki Lawrence dressed up as Mama Harper? Just look at the expression on her face, it's brilliant and her performance never failed to brighten up my day. Thelma Harper was the head of a rather dysfunctional family that included her grown children, grown grandchildren, and various other relatives. A lot of them would end up living with her at various times and Thelma's relationship with them though contentious and quarrelsome at times, was still loving. Even when they would shout, yell and fight, you could tell they were only doing it because they loved each other but didn't know how to express it any other way. Thelma was a headstrong woman who not only wouldn't back down, I'm not really sure she could back down. It's wasn't in her DNA to do that. She was sure of what she knew and what she believed and nothing would deter her from that. She has one of the smartest mouths and quickest tempers on TV and I never failed to laugh out loud when Mama would really get going. She even lost out on some money left to her buy her sister because she couldn't control that temper for two weeks. Mama Thelma Harper will go down as one of the feistiest, grouchiest, sharp tongued characters in the history of TV who also happened to be one of the funniest and loving.
Ah, the warm hues of nostalgia. There I was, nestled in my grandparents' cozy living room, eagerly waiting for the gentle hum of the television to bring forth yet another episode of The Carol Burnett Show. The tube TV, an old-school relic, beamed images of Carol, Tim, Harvey, and Lyle, the icons of comedy I
Despite his best efforts, George can’t escape Zelda even in his own Wild West fantasy during this hilarious Carol Burnett Show skit. George and Zelda rarely get along, but this classic sketch from The Carol Burnett Show takes their disagreements beyond their living room and into the realm of fantasy. All George wants to do
Rewind to November 16, 1974 It may be game night for Ed, Eunice, and Mama, but when the competition heats up, the laughs start coming in this brilliant FULL-LENGTH sketch from "The Carol Burnett Show" which aired during the show's eighth season (Episode 9) in 1974. For viewers at home, it was a Saturday night
Carol and her husband's marital bliss is shattered when his impossible sister comes to visit. Sketch from season 1, episode 12 of The Carol Burnett Sh...
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No doubt ahead of its time, The Carol Burnett Show has been named one of the most acclaimed and influential series of all time. The comedy sketch format paved the way for iconic shows such as Saturday Night Live. In this particular clip titled “The Only Medical Show that Never Aired, Storefront Hospital,” Burnett plays
Bobo's fiancé is making a not-so purr-fect first impression. Sketch from season 2, episode 15 of The Carol Burnett Show....
What an honor! Carol Burnett will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming SAG Awards on Jan. 30, the Screen Actors Guild announced via press release on Monday, July 20. The 82-year-old...
Over the years, the Carol Burnett Show has impressed and amazed audiences, both during its television run and now in syndication and available as short video clips on YouTube. Whatever way audiences are now viewing the show, they can be assured that they will be seeing some of the best comic acting around, with more
Vicki Lawrence dropped a perfectly timed a-bomb.
The legendary actress said she didn't think TV networks would take a chance on her type of comedy today.
In a classic episode from the iconic Carol Burnett Show, which aired on its 10th season during episode 16, Tim Conway undergoes a transformation that left audiences in splits of laughter. Dated in 1977, the skit unfolds in a casual restaurant setting, where Tim Conway's character, Percy Thornhill, finds himself in the middle of an
In this classic Tonight Show interview, Tim proves to Johnny, Ed McMahon and millions of viewers he's still the funniest guy on TV. Who can forget the hilarious Tim Conway’s sketches from The Carol Burnett Show and a slew of Disney movies including the Apple Dumpling Gang series of films in which he was paired
‘The Carol Burnett Show’ featured hysterical sketches known as ‘The Family.’ They featured Vicki Lawrence as ‘Mama,’ Carol Burnett as ‘Eunice,’ and Harvey Korman as ‘Ed.’ The sketches led to the spin-off series ‘Mama’s Family’ in the 1980s. In ‘Charades,’ Season 9, Episode 7, Eunice delivers clues to Mama, but she can’t get the answer
Laugh your socks off with this classic comedy sketch from the Carol Burnett Show. A hilarious scene from the dentist that will have you in stitches.
In the comedy world, few shows have left a mark as indelible as "The Carol Burnett Show." The Carol Burnett Archives recently gifted us with a video gem from the 'As the Stomach Turns' episode, featuring a star-studded cast including Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner. This hilarious skit starts
One of the favorite recurring spots on The Carol Burnett Show went to Eunice, Ed, and Mama. The hilarious trio made audiences all around the world burst into laughter with their never-ending antics. During a sketch called “Eunice Splits,” the focus is on the marriage between Ed and Eunice. While Mama is enjoying a captivating
Carol imports a maid from Ireland sight unseen and gets a bit more than she bargained for! Sketch from season 4, episode 19 of The Carol Burnett Show....
