Television

Mama's Family 1983

Created by Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon

  • Comedy
  • 25 min episodes
  • 6 seasons
  • 130 episodes
  • Ended
  • TV-PG

Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.

ComedyfamilysitcomNBC, Syndication

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