Vicki Lawrence is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is best known for her character Mama (Thelma Harper). Lawrence also originated many other characters on CBS's The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978, the variety show's entire series run.
In 1973, Lawrence became a one-hit wonder singer in the USA only, landing on the U.S. chart with "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". It reached number one on both the United States and Canada charts.
Lawrence has multiple Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 1976. She is also a multiple Golden Globe nominee, all for The Carol Burnett Show.
Kitty Lynn Hastings
Gloria Ortiz
Hilda
Robin Brandt
Gloria Baxter
Carol Holtham
Patty Beller
Jackie MacKay
Phoebe Carroll
Leigh
Ruthie Ray Stewart
Vicki Lawrence (voice)
Various Characters
Self
Self
Dana
Self
Natalie Warner
Felicia Harper
Thelma Harper
Joan Shivers
Judge
Self
Phil's Mama
Granny Rose (voice)
Angie
Phone Lady
Phyllis Zimmer
Margaret
Self
Karen Price
Self
Self
Mama
Vicki Lawrence
Herself
Self
Self / Member of the Young Americans (uncredited)
Self - Guest
Herself
Nora Kingsley
Mama, Various Characters
Grace Fontreil
Martha
Herself
Sister Mary Amnesia / Thelma Harper
Herself
Flo
Mama
Flo
Flo (voice)
Flo
Self
Self - Host
Self - Guest