Growing Bolder: Actor, Comedian, and Singer Vicki Lawrence
From Growing Bolder by Central Florida Public Media
June 7, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
Vicki Lawrence discusses her journey from a teenage look-alike to a TV legend and the lasting popularity of her character Mama.
From a teenage look-alike to TV legend, Vicki Lawrence reflects on opportunity, reinvention, and the enduring appeal of her character Mama in this GB Classic.
People in this episode
Guest: Vicki Lawrence
Topics covered
- reinvention
- TV legend
- comedy
- character appeal
- opportunity
Keywords
- Vicki Lawrence
- Mama
- TV legend
- comedy
- reinvention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Central Florida Public Media
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