Based on characters from "The Carol Burnett Show," this was the film which led to the series "Mama's Family."Based on characters from "The Carol Burnett Show," this was the film which led to the series "Mama's Family."Based on characters from "The Carol Burnett Show," this was the film which led to the series "Mama's Family."
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total
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- TriviaThe film takes place in 1955, 1963, 1973 and 1978.
- GoofsThere are only three Harper children shown in this movie: Eunice, Philip, and Ellen. Yet, in previous "Family" sketches (the basis of this movie)and in the series "Mama's Family", there are three other sons, Vinton (played by Ken Berry, who plays Philip in this movie), Larry (played by Alan Alda) and Jack (played by Tommy Smothers). Brother Philip was played by Roddy McDowall in at least two of the original "Family" sketches.
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Ellen: I thought when I saw Mama lying in that coffin, I thought 'Well she's with Daddy and with her old friends'. What'd you think, Phil?
Phillip: I thought we should've had her frozen.
Ellen: Phil! Honestly, what is the matter with you?
Phillip: That's what I thought Ellen, I thought we should've put her in the deep freeze as soon as she died and then someday in the future she can be revived and she can be made young again and she could live forever as a young girl because nobody would ever have to die again. That's what I thought, you asked me what I thought, that's what I thought.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982)
It is sad, but could also be inspiring to others who have dreams they want to accomplish in life - to go for them before it's too late.
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- Mar 10, 2002
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