https://www.metv.com/stories/vicki-lawrence-is-proof-that-you-dont-have-to-act-your-age-to-be-successful

In real life Vicki Lawrence was only in her 30s when Mama's Family premiered, but her character on the show was in her 60s.

It's weird because Vicky Lawrence is now OLDER than Mama, so if Vicky portrays Mama today, she'll be playing YOUNGER than herself! But Vickey still seems younger than Mama