“Mama’s Family” was a spin-off of a recurring series of sketches on “The Carol Burnett Show.” The show starred Vicki Lawrence as Thelma Harper, a sassy older woman dealing with a wacky family.
It aired on NBC for two seasons beginning in 1983. It was revived in 1986 for first-run syndication, where it became a ratings success. The show ran four more seasons.
MeTV announced that it will air “Mama’s Family” reruns in 2016.
Each week, we serve up 10 episodes from the vault. The initial menu includes Betty White’s 1950s sitcom Life with Elizabeth, as well as Love That Bob!, the breakthrough series from creator Paul Henning, who would go on to make The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction.
Check in every week to see what is on offer. In our library of early television, you’ll find 1950s classics such as The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet, The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show, The Jack Benny Program, Racket Squad, Mr. and Mrs. North, Martin Kane, Private Eye and many more. Additionally, we serve up cartoons like Betty Boop, Colonel Bleep,Popeye and The New Three Stooges.
Visit the page on Christmas week for a slate of animated holiday classics, too.
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