Mama's Family

Mama's Family

Mama's Family

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Mama's Family

1983- 1990

6 Seasons

130 Episodes

7.5(52 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

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.

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No episodes found for this season.

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Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

Vicki Lawrence

Vicki Lawrence

Thelma Harper

Ken Berry

Ken Berry

Vinton "Vint" Harper

Dorothy Lyman

Dorothy Lyman

Naomi Oates Harper

Beverly Archer

Beverly Archer

Iola Lucille Boylan

Allan Kayser

Allan Kayser

Bubba Higgins

Creative team

Created by: Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon
Produced by: Joe Hamilton
Harvey Korman

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