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Vicki Lawrence

Vicki Lawrence (born March 26, 1949) is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is widely known for her work on The Carol Burnett Show and for her portrayal of the character <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Thelma%20Harper">Thelma Harper</a> (Mama).

• Early Career: Lawrence started her career as a teenager after winning the Miss Fireball contest. Her resemblance to Carol Burnett led to a fan letter sent to Burnett, which resulted in an invitation to audition.

• The Carol Burnett Show: She became a regular cast member on <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/The%20Carol%20Burnett%20Show">The Carol Burnett Show</a> in 1967 and remained until its end in 1978. She often played younger roles in sketches and developed strong comedic timing.

• "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia": As a singer, Lawrence had a #1 hit song in 1973 with <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/The%20Night%20the%20Lights%20Went%20Out%20in%20Georgia">"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"</a>.

• Mama's Family: Lawrence reprised her role as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Mama's%20Family">Mama's Family</a>, a spin-off show from The Carol Burnett Show that ran from 1983 to 1990.

• Other Work: She has hosted her own talk show, Vicki! , and has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and stage productions. She has continued to perform as Mama in live shows and stage productions.

• Advocacy: Lawrence is also known for her advocacy work, particularly related to health issues such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), which her brother succumbed to.