A warm, lively energy filled the room as guests enjoyed stories, laughter, and genuine connection throughout the Living Joyfully luncheon. Actress, comedian, and singer Vicki Lawrence delighted the audience with her wit and charm.
“Life is much too serious to be taken seriously!”
About Vicki Lawrence
Vicki Lawrence is an actress, comedian, and singer known for the many characters she originated on CBS’s The Carol Burnett Show, where she appeared from 1967 to 1978. One such character, Thelma Harper/ Mama, was the central character of the ever-popular television situation comedy series Mama’s Family.
Through the years, Lawrence has made appearances on other television programs such as Laverne & Shirley, Major Dad, Roseanne, Hannah Montana, and Yes, Dear. Lawrence has also appeared with Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, and Tim Conway in The Carol Burnett Show retrospectives.
On stage, Vicki has appeared in numerous productions, including Carousel; Send Me No Flowers; No, No, Nanette; Chapter Two; Hello Dolly; Annie Get Your Gun; and Live from the Grand Ole Opry.
Lawrence spends much of her time on the road with her stage production Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show. She also enjoys speaking to women’s organizations and other great causes, where she shares her life story of fame, activism, and her continuing success. All the while she approaches everything with her characteristic sense of humor.
