That's My Mama - The Complete First Season

Reminded me of my childhood

I remember That's My Mama fondly because of how funny it was and how talented the cast was. It may not have had a long run, but like Buffalo Bill (also coming on DVD soon), the talented cast went on to bigger and better things. That's My Mama should have had a longer run. ABC (who doesn't learn from their mistakes) took the show in it's second season, new producers came in and made the show, quite frankly a little depressing. The fun time in the barber shop was over and the recession was on. That coupled with cast changes and a weak lead in show, caused this should have been classic to expire on Xmas Eve 1975. A good show that should have had a four or five year run. ABC would make similar mistakes with Mork and Mindy a few years later with similar results. I am glad to see it back again and I have ordered both seasons. I recommend you at least buy the first season, you won't be sorry.

I wasn't born yet when That's My Mama originally aired but I caught it in reruns back in the early 80's when I was a kid. Well it has been over 20 years since I have seen it air on television so I was very happy to hear that it was finally being released on DVD. In fact I was shocked since this show has never gotten the respect that it deserves. This is a very funny show that launched the careers of a few stars that we would later come to love on other shows. But this is the show were it started and it was finally being released on DVD. Well imagaine my anger when I found at that this release does not contain the orignal episodes as they first aired. This set is made up of the edited/cut syndicated episodes. Now while I have only seen the syndicated episodes I still prefer to have the original episodes as the aired in the first place. This is yet another example of studios rushing the release of a television show to make quick money rather than taking their time, putting in some effort and doing it right. Studios will continue doing this to us the consumer as long as we keep buying their inferior product. Accept nothing less than the orignal versions. This show deserves a proper unedited release.

Love this show. Funny and Ted Lange was hilarious in it.

A classic show that's good for laughs.

I miss the clean humor in what is called a "Family Show". This show is exemplary of family and how even in the 70s an African American Male can have his own business. I like all of the characters. I like the two older men who were always in the barber shop. Junior was one of my favorite. His outfits were a conversational piece and I liked the way he always made his entrance. . I purchased an additional season and gave it away. I have noticed after a few years the color is not as clear.

Great sitcom

❤️

Welcome to Oscar's Barbershop, recently inherited by Oscar's son Clifton. Clifton's got it made - a successful business, luck with the ladies- but he still lives with Mama. She rules the roost, and dispenses advice to everyone who'll listen (and some who won't). Clifton's sister Tracy, brother-in-law Leonard, friends Earl and Junior, barbershop regulars Wildcat and Josh; no one is spared from Mama's wisdom. And they wouldn't have it any other way. A hidden gem of 1970s television comedy, "That's My Mama" was a highlight in the careers of Clifton Davis and Jester Hairston (both of TV's "Amen") and Ted Lange (Isaac on "The Love Boat") and featured guest appearances by Tim Reid and Gordon Jump, both of whom went on to star in the hit show "WKRP in Cincinnati."Region 1 / English

one disc had flaws...recieived a replacement. ty

OMG love this show! Now this is tv watching compared to this day and age, I can't stop watching it !! I'm only 34 and never heard of it before but thought I would try it and now wish there was more seasons! !!