Mama's Family wasn't interested in bringing social issues into its episodes - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 03-07-2025, 11:04 PM

https://www.metv.com/stories/mamas-f...odes-heres-why

The series was in the business of entertainment, not teaching.

Vicki Lawrence called Thelma Harper ''a lonely old lady''

"The only thing I can figure out is that Mama strikes home," said the actor.

Mama's Family became a kinder show when it moved into syndication

A Mama's Family writer called Thelma Harper "a positive role model."

Dead2009 · 03-08-2025, 01:10 PM

Good. We need shows that make it about the comedy, and not just social cues every episode.

DJM77 · 03-08-2025, 08:59 PM

There was an episode that dealt with teenage drinking and another one that dealt with illiteracy.

stevea · 03-08-2025, 10:46 PM

There's also an episode where Mama ends up in jail when she's also arrested with others at a homeless rally.

03-07-2025, 11:04 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,797	Mama's Family wasn't interested in bringing social issues into its episodes https://www.metv.com/stories/mamas-f...odes-heres-why The series was in the business of entertainment, not teaching. Vicki Lawrence called Thelma Harper ''a lonely old lady'' "The only thing I can figure out is that Mama strikes home," said the actor. Mama's Family became a kinder show when it moved into syndication A Mama's Family writer called Thelma Harper "a positive role model."

03-08-2025, 01:10 PM	#2
Dead2009 Horror Movie Guru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2024 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,203	Good. We need shows that make it about the comedy, and not just social cues every episode.
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03-08-2025, 08:59 PM	#3
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,554	There was an episode that dealt with teenage drinking and another one that dealt with illiteracy.
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03-08-2025, 10:46 PM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,298	There's also an episode where Mama ends up in jail when she's also arrested with others at a homeless rally.