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TMC · 02-27-2025, 04:47 PM

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Would you want to get to know a real-life Thelma Harper?

Allan Kayser was a Vicki Lawrence superfan even before he began starring in Mama's Family with her

"On the day, I auditioned with her, I couldn't believe it," said Kayser.

BestTVever · 02-28-2025, 08:11 AM

Many Mama lines I have heard from my mother or grandmother. When Mama said a few times "my dogs are barking" I know what that means. I also love "You're letting every fly in the neighborhood come in" i.e. close the door!

stevea · 02-28-2025, 11:52 AM

"The neighbors are just lovin' this!"

02-27-2025, 04:47 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,090	This writer said that he drew from his own family when writing for the series https://www.metv.com/stories/this-ma...for-the-series Would you want to get to know a real-life Thelma Harper? Allan Kayser was a Vicki Lawrence superfan even before he began starring in Mama's Family with her "On the day, I auditioned with her, I couldn't believe it," said Kayser.

02-28-2025, 08:11 AM	#2
BestTVever Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 1,890	Many Mama lines I have heard from my mother or grandmother. When Mama said a few times "my dogs are barking" I know what that means. I also love "You're letting every fly in the neighborhood come in" i.e. close the door!

02-28-2025, 11:52 AM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,411	"The neighbors are just lovin' this!"