Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence‘s close friendship dates back decades. They’ve helped each other through some tough times, and still do. “Carol has been there for Vicki since the passing of her ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Ever since she first appeared on the "Carol Burnett Show" at age 18, Vicki Lawrence has had us laughing. She still gets them from audiences in her current touring show, "Vicki ...

Vicki Lawrence, who was born on March 26, 1949, has had a long career — but even today, she might be best known for her role as the sassy Thelma “Mama” Harper on Mama’s Family, reprising her role from ...

Vicki Lawrence will bring her signature brand of humor to the Palace Theatre in Greensburg Sunday at 3 p.m. The actress and singer promises an afternoon of laughter, blending stand-up comedy, music, ...

Your grandmother’s favorite grandmother is coming to town just in time for Mother’s Day. Inglewood native Vicki Lawrence first played her iconic TV character “Mama” when she was just 24 years old ...

Commedienne Vicki Law­rence created the character Thelma Harper, better known as “Mama,” at the age of 24 while working on “The Carol Burnett Show.” Mama became the star of her own successful spinoff ...

Vicki Lawrence is best known for playing Thelma Harper, aka. “Mama,” on the TV show “Mama’s Family.” Credit: (Vicki Lawrence/Submitted) When Vicki Lawrence was asked to play Thelma Harper, aka “Mama,” ...