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NBC broadcast reruns until September 1985, which unexpectedly performed well in ratings. Two years after its cancellation, original series producer Joe Hamilton Productions (JHP) revived Mama's Family for new episodes in first-run syndication on local stations across the United States.
Bye Bye Baby: Directed by Dave Powers. With Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman, Beverly Archer. In the Series Finale, Mama is trying to calm Naomi down, who freaks out when Vint leaves her to go to work. Mama tells her the story of how great Carl was when their first child was born.
- (80)
- Comedy
- Dave Powers
- 1990-02-24
May 21, 2024 · When Mama's Family was canceled in 1984, Lyman told The News and Observer that the show's untimely demise was actually excellent news. "It was the best thing that ever happened to me," said Lyman.
- There was no pilot made. Each year, dozens of pricey television pilots go unseen as networks pass on the prospective shows. That's just how the biz works.
- The show was canceled after its second season. Getting the axe from a network doesn't always mean death. In 1984, NBC booted the Harper family from its lineup.
- Two different houses were shown in the opening credits. With the jump from network to syndication came several changes, some so obvious as departing cast members, and some as subtle as tweaks in the opening credits.
- The instrumental theme song actually had lyrics. While we never hear them in the television show, there are indeed lyrics for "Bless My Happy Home." Lawrence has been known to perform them in concert.
Mama's Family: Created by Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon. With Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman, Allan Kayser. Mama's Family originated with Thelma "Mama" Harper, and her younger sister Fran living together in Mama's house.
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- 1983-01-22
- Comedy
- 30
Mama's Family was an American sitcom that aired beginning January 22, 1983 and ended February 24, 1990. The show was first canceled in May 1984, but returned in September 1986 in first-run syndication; between its cancellation and September 1985, NBC aired reruns of the sitcom.
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. Dick Clair.
