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- After several timeslot changes and a subsequent drop in ratings, the network cancelled the series; the final episode of this two-season NBC incarnation of the series aired on April 7, 1984.
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- 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.
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.
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.
Mama’s Family. Network: NBC, first run syndication. Episodes: 130 (half-hour) Seasons: Six. TV show dates: January 22, 1983 — March 12, 1990. Series status: Cancelled/ended. Performers...
Mar 1, 2024 · Mama’s Family was originally canceled by NBC after two seasons, but the series continued production for four more years, becoming one of the first shows to successfully move off-network and...
Apr 28, 2018 · Even with the star power and successful ratings, NBC canceled "Mama's Family" after two seasons in 1984 but it was far from over.
Feb 5, 2021 · Mama's Family was an '80s sitcom that was canceled twice. Based on characters from The Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family was about the life and times of the Harper family, led by quick-tempered...
