Vicki Lawrence: Biography, Facts and Career

Vicki Lawrence (born Vicki Ann Axelrad; March 26, 1949), sometimes credited as Vicki Lawrence Schultz, 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. The success of "The Family" skits eventually spun off into Lawrence's own television sitcom, Mama's Family, her character becoming the focal point and Mama's traits expanding and evolving dramatically. Continuing Mama's evolution, Lawrence has hosted an untelevised stand-up comedy routine since 2001, "Vicki and Mama: A Two Woman Show". Moreover, Lawrence has made numerous post-Mama's Family guest TV show appearances in her famed Mama role. In 1973, Lawrence became a one-hit wonder singer in the US only, landing on the US chart with "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". It reached number one on both the United States and Canada charts. "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" peaked at no. 36 on the US country chart. In 1991 Reba McEntire covered the song for her album For My Broken Heart. McEntire released her cover as a single in 1992 and it peaked at no. 12 on the US country chart. In addition to "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" In early 1974, Lawrence hit number one in Australia with "He Did with Me", followed up by the no. 7, "Ships in the Night". She also released an album on Bell Records. Lawrence has multiple Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 1976. She is also a multiple Golden Globe nominee, all for The Carol Burnett Show. She also made several guest appearances in the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana and starred in the Fox sitcom series The Cool Kids. Vicki Lawrence hosted "The Great American Homemaker" which appeared on USA Network cable television network for over a year in 1983.

Quick facts about Vicki Lawrence

• Full name: Vicki Lawrence
• Born: 1949-03-26
• Nationality: United States
• Known as: Musician
• Wikidata ID: Q292103

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