Vicki Lawrence

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 CBSs The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978 the variety shows entire series run In 1973 Lawrence became a onehit wonder singer in the USA 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 Lawrence has multiple Emmy Award nominations winning one in 1976 She is also a multiple Golden Globe nominee all for The Carol Burnett Show