Lawrence starred in the sitcom as Thelma “Mama” Harper, a character that she originated on The Carol Burnett Show. Burnett stopped appearing on Mama’s Family altogether amidst her divorce ...

Linda “Mama” Harper, also a nurse, expressed her feelings about her daughter, Tracey Simmons, a licensed practical nurse, in a letter to extended family, friends and her daughter’s co-workers.

The Bankhead Theater's summer season is shaping up to be a mix of local debuts and returning favorites, headlined by another Livermore appearance by legendary television comedian Vicki Lawrence.