Vicki Lawrence first recorded “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” in 1972, and it was a #1 hit! We recorded the song nearly 20 years later and I had the pleasure of singing it with Vicki on her talk show in 1992. Talk about full circle! ❤️ | Reba McEntire

Vicki Lawrence rose to fame playing "Mama" on "The Carol Burnett Show." Now she's on a mission to raise awareness about a rare skin condition, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, that affects her and approximately 1.6 million Americans. | Daily Blast LIVE

Hey Mama’s Family fans — could anyone else be Mama? Vicki Lawrence was the heart, the heat, and the hilarious bite of Mama’s Family, transforming into Thelma Harper with unmatched timing, toughness, and just enough softness underneath the insults. From legendary one-liners to those unforgettable glares over her glasses, she turned Mama into one of TV’s most iconic sitcom matriarchs. And beyond Raytown, Vicki’s career has stretched across comedy, music, and decades of television, proving she was