19 Apr, 2023
By FactsWow Team
There were many memorable cast members of the 1980s sitcom Mama's Family, but which of them are still alive today? In Mama's Family, Vicki Lawrence (Vicki Lawrence) explored the hilarious world of 'Mama' Harper and her crazy family, a spinoff of The Carol Burnett Show sketch 'The Family.'
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This season introduced more of the Harper clan and popular cast members from The Carol Burnett Show, right where the characters left off in their sketch origins.
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A total of six seasons were spent on Mama's Family, and in syndication, it was even more successful.
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In the aftermath of Mama's Family, Lawrence appeared on a few sitcoms and had a recurring role on Hannah Montana as 'Mamaw' Stewart. In the 2023 season of Call Me Kat, Lawrence reprised her role as Mamaw Stewart.
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The Harper family's kind but an annoying neighbor, Iola Lucille Boylen, was played by Beverly Archer starting in season 3.
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Based on the fictional character Noami Oates Harper, created by Dorothy Lyman, she often clashed with Vinton's second wife, Thelma, over Thelma's extravagant lifestyle choices.
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A teenager who grew up with Thelma and Ed Higgins after his parents moved to Philadelphia, Allan Kayser portrayed Bubba Higgins for the show's final four seasons.
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It is often the most patient and accommodating member of the Harper family who Eric Brown played as Vinton 'Buzz' Harper Jr.
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As Sonja Harper, Vinton's teen daughter from a previous marriage, Karin Argoud appeared in Mama's Family for its first two seasons.
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Burnett was known for her self-titled comedy show The Carol Burnett Show during her time on Mama's Family as Ellen Harper-Jackson, Thelma's antagonistic middle child.
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Thelma's youngest child Vinton Harper was immature and somewhat goofy for his age during the entire run of Mama's Family. Ken Berry played him throughout the entire run of the show.
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A reprise of Harvey Korman's role from The Carol Burnett Show, Ed Higgins served as Eunice's exasperated husband, who kept silent throughout the show.
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As Thelma Crowley's younger sister Frances Marie Crowley, Rue McClanahan's uptight way often clashed with her fearless attitude.
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Thelma Harper-Jackson's elitist sister, who avoided her working-class family during her time on Mama's Family, was played by Betty White sporadically throughout its run.
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