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Vicki Lawrence in Mama's Family (1983)

Dorothy Lyman: Naomi Oates Harper • Naomi Oates

Mama's Family

Dorothy Lyman credited as playing...

Naomi Oates Harper • Naomi Oates

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Quotes6

  • [Vint bought a fishing rod instead of a bed that Naomi wanted]
  • Naomi Oates Harper: Vinton Harper, I am not asking you, I am telling you. Now, take that silly thing back and bring me my bed.
  • Vinton Harper: You got no right to tell me what to do, that's Mama's job!
  • Naomi Oates Harper: Magic moments between a man and a woman are spiritual and ought not to be screwed with.
  • Naomi Oates Harper: Oh, you just love to put people down, don't you, Mrs. Harper?
  • Thelma 'Mama' Harper: It is not only a pleasure, I see it as my duty!
  • Naomi Oates Harper: Sonja, honey, did your mama ever talk to you about boys?
  • Sonja Harper: Well, she told me never to marry a locksmith.
  • Naomi Oates Harper: I love a Boy's Choir at Christmas.
  • Thelma 'Mama' Harper: That's 'cause you've never had to sit through one.
  • Naomi Oates Harper: Aren't you going to introduce your family?
  • Thelma 'Mama' Harper: Not if I can help it.

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