Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.
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06x20 Bye-Bye -- Baby! Aired: Feb. 24, 1990In the series finale, Naomi go into labor and Mama has to deliver the Harper's newest family member. [continue reading]
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Show's Cast / Crew
Directors
- Dave Powers (95 episodes)
- Roger Beatty (35 episodes)
- Harvey Korman (31 episodes)
Writers
- Jim Evering (29 episodes)
- Rick Hawkins (27 episodes)
- Dorothy Van (19 episodes)
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- Vicki Lawrence and Ken Berry are the only actors who appeared in all 130 episodes of the show.
- Thelma's husband's name was Carl, also played by Ken Berry.
- Iola's mother and father are often talked about, but never shown.


















