Why don't more people like Mama? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Meade · 03-11-2009, 03:14 PM

I always wondered this. So many people talk about The Golden Girls (which i personally find overrated, anyway), and all these other shows from the 80s. But mention Mama's Family and people are like "Eh, you like that show?

Well , yes I do! When Im down in the dumps, its the ONLY SHOW, ( and I like a lot of tv sit coms), that can make me feel better. The ONLY one. It makes me laugh all the time. Doesn't matter if its the NBC version or the later years. Mama's Family is one of my favorite shows. I also like the original skits on CB too.

Just the whole thing

But so many people don't seem to like it. It doesnt have mainstream acceptance. Ill never understand that.

Loopie63 · 03-11-2009, 06:48 PM

I LOVE MAMA'S FAMILY. I hope a channel picks it up soon.

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-11-2009, 08:35 PM

I Love Mama's Family sure do miss the show and I wish a station would pick up the show.

Dr. Thong · 03-11-2009, 09:36 PM

Having watched the "Mama" character in "The Family" skits on The Carol Burnett Show in the seventies, it always felt like two characters were missing on Mama's Family. The characters being Ed (Harvey Korman) and Eunice (Carol Burnett).

I thought the character was good in those skits, but I didn't care for the show and the characters they created for it. Mama was essentially a supporting character who got promoted to the lead character but the writers failed to come up with good characters to surround her.

Just my opinion.

Also, didn't they change some actors after the first season was cancelled on NBC?

catlover79 · 03-11-2009, 09:39 PM

^ Yeah, they did. Vinton's kids were phased out, Mama's grandson (by Ed and Eunice) was added, and Rue McClanahan and Betty White had moved on to Golden Girls.

JamesG · 03-11-2009, 09:53 PM

When I was little I used to catch this show on tv. If I'm not mistaking it aired before the cartoon Bobby's World. This was during the 1990s.

All I remember was this old woman with an annoying voice and glasses so I shut if off and never watched it since.

Marvo301 · 03-11-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

^ Yeah, they did. Vinton's kids were phased out, Mama's grandson (by Ed and Eunice) was added, and Rue McClanahan and Betty White had moved on to Golden Girls.

They also added neighbor and Vinton fan Iola Boylen.

catlover79 · 03-11-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

They also added neighbor and Vinton fan Iola Boylen.

Ahhh yes, the wonderful character actress Beverly Archer. Her godawful crafts were always good for a few laughs.

Marvo301 · 03-11-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Ahhh yes, the wonderful character actress Beverly Archer. Her godawful crafts were always good for a few laughs.

She was a one woman craft fair!! LOL!!!

Mrdata · 03-12-2009, 12:54 PM

I really liked Mama's Family when it was a skit on the Carol Burnett show I didn't much care for it as a series.

But Vicky Lawrence did a fantastic job as Mama, she could give Madea a run for her money IMHO.

Charles

sodalake · 03-13-2009, 01:07 AM

I have always liked this show. It is always funny to watch. My sister doesn't like it because she says it is so cheesy and low budget looking compared to other shows. I myself think the basic house set is more down to earth and part of the show's charm.

Marvo301 · 03-13-2009, 01:12 AM

I think people who remember the original sketches on the Carol Burnett Show don't enjoy Mama's Family as much as they could because they miss the presence of Ed and Eunice.

catlover79 · 03-13-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sodalake

I have always liked this show. It is always funny to watch. My sister doesn't like it because she says it is so cheesy and low budget looking compared to other shows. I myself think the basic house set is more down to earth and part of the show's charm.

So do I!

Dr. Thong · 03-13-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I think people who remember the original sketches on the Carol Burnett Show don't enjoy Mama's Family as much as they could because they miss the presence of Ed and Eunice.

Precisely. Perhaps if I'd seen Mama's Family first, I'd feel differently.

Dusty's Fan · 03-13-2009, 10:54 AM

I'm a fan of Mama's Family and I believe I've seen more than about 90% of the episodes (it used to be on at least 5 times per week in my area).

While I found the Burnett Show sketches to be superior and often hysterically funny, I still enjoyed Mama's Family very much, and I liked Vicki and the supporting cast.

03-11-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	Why don't more people like Mama? I always wondered this. So many people talk about The Golden Girls (which i personally find overrated, anyway), and all these other shows from the 80s. But mention Mama's Family and people are like "Eh, you like that show? Well , yes I do! When Im down in the dumps, its the ONLY SHOW, ( and I like a lot of tv sit coms), that can make me feel better. The ONLY one. It makes me laugh all the time. Doesn't matter if its the NBC version or the later years. Mama's Family is one of my favorite shows. I also like the original skits on CB too. Just the whole thing But so many people don't seem to like it. It doesnt have mainstream acceptance. Ill never understand that.

03-11-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I Love Mama's Family sure do miss the show and I wish a station would pick up the show.
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03-11-2009, 09:36 PM	#4
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Having watched the "Mama" character in "The Family" skits on The Carol Burnett Show in the seventies, it always felt like two characters were missing on Mama's Family. The characters being Ed (Harvey Korman) and Eunice (Carol Burnett). I thought the character was good in those skits, but I didn't care for the show and the characters they created for it. Mama was essentially a supporting character who got promoted to the lead character but the writers failed to come up with good characters to surround her. Just my opinion. Also, didn't they change some actors after the first season was cancelled on NBC?
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03-11-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	^ Yeah, they did. Vinton's kids were phased out, Mama's grandson (by Ed and Eunice) was added, and Rue McClanahan and Betty White had moved on to Golden Girls.
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03-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#15
Dusty's Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 13, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,092	I'm a fan of Mama's Family and I believe I've seen more than about 90% of the episodes (it used to be on at least 5 times per week in my area). While I found the Burnett Show sketches to be superior and often hysterically funny, I still enjoyed Mama's Family very much, and I liked Vicki and the supporting cast.
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03-11-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
Loopie63 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 06, 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 250	I LOVE MAMA'S FAMILY. I hope a channel picks it up soon.

03-11-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	When I was little I used to catch this show on tv. If I'm not mistaking it aired before the cartoon Bobby's World. This was during the 1990s. All I remember was this old woman with an annoying voice and glasses so I shut if off and never watched it since.

03-12-2009, 12:54 PM	#10
Mrdata Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2008 Posts: 103	I really liked Mama's Family when it was a skit on the Carol Burnett show I didn't much care for it as a series. But Vicky Lawrence did a fantastic job as Mama, she could give Madea a run for her money IMHO. Charles

03-13-2009, 01:07 AM	#11
sodalake Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 109	I have always liked this show. It is always funny to watch. My sister doesn't like it because she says it is so cheesy and low budget looking compared to other shows. I myself think the basic house set is more down to earth and part of the show's charm.

03-13-2009, 01:12 AM	#12
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I think people who remember the original sketches on the Carol Burnett Show don't enjoy Mama's Family as much as they could because they miss the presence of Ed and Eunice.