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Mama's Family
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Mama's Family

1983-01-22 · 25 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Comedy

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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Creators
Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon
Production companies
Joe Hamilton Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Vicki LawrenceVicki LawrenceThelma Harper
Ken BerryKen BerryVinton "Vint" Harper
Dorothy LymanDorothy LymanNaomi Oates Harper
Beverly ArcherBeverly ArcherIola Lucille Boylan
Allan KayserAllan KayserBubba Higgins

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