Am I the only one that liked the mean Mama?

[BestTVever]

Originally Posted by stevea

Another thing that worked better in the NBC years was the relationship between Naomi and Thelma. The original, long slinky-look Naomi was way feistier than synd. frizzy-wig Naomi, and she went toe to toe with Mama a few times in the NBC years. Synd. Naomi just took Mama's zingers--and normally just gave her a dirty look.

Yes. The dynamic of the show had changed. Mama now was the smartest one in the room and she knew it. She was quick witted and sarcastic. Vint and Naomi got dumber in syndication and Iola was a more peaceful annoyance and side kick for Mama. In the NBC years Mama was not the smartest one in the room and was more of a disrupter in everyone's life.

[TheLittleFaerie]

In season 3 the original feistier Naomi would come out a few times... When Naomi is trying to be a stewardess and practicing with Mama, Mama keeps asking for a funny drink and Naomi finally loses her patients and says, "If you'll shut up, I'll get you your damn drink!" lol

[JR1]

^Yes- and she in so many words gtold her what she could do with her wicky wacky bowl (or whatever it is).