Former Tennessee Senator Thelma Harper was known as a true public servant. Jason Lamb NC5 took a look at the legacy she left behing. | NewsChannel 5 Nashville

Jan 22nd 1983 - Mama aka Thelma Harper arrived with her own sitcom. After years of being featured as the skit “The Family” on “The Carol Burnett Show” - Vicki Lawrence debuted with the show on NBC, only for it to be cancelled after 2 seasons. It did amazing in reruns and was renewed into syndication for another 4 seasons. It has literally continued to have syndication success since. #mamasfamily #vickilawrence #mamaharper #thelmaharper #iolaboylen #vintandnaomi #80s #80stv #80ssitcoms #80stvseri

🎬Actress... Thelma Harper "Mama's Family" 1983 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 6 seasons Spouse: Al Schultz (m. 1974) was born in 1942 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA. He is known for The Carol Burnett Show, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Maude. He passed away on June 19, 2024 in Long Beach, California, USA. Children: Courtney Allison Schultz, Garrett Lawrence Schultz Siblings: Joni Lawrence Vicki Lawrence (born March 26, 1949), sometimes credited as Vicki Lawrence Schultz, is an American actress, comedian, and sing