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Season 1 – That's My Mama!

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A bachelor barber battles his mother's plans to find him a wife.
That's My Mama! — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Clifton Davis

Clifton Curtis

Theresa Merritt

"Mama" Eloise Curtis

Lynne Moody

Tracy Curtis Taylor

Ed Bernard

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Lisle Wilson

Leonard Taylor

Jester Hairston

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 4, 1974 Whose Child Is This? A girl (Judy Pace) appears at the barbershop claiming that Clifton fathered her child. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 11, 1974 Honesty Day When the Curtis family declares an "honesty day" everyone discovers that the truth can sometimes do more harm than good. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 18, 1974 Clifton's Dubious Romance Clifton's ecstatic when he meets the woman of his dreams, but his happiness is short-lived when her shady past is revealed. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 25, 1974 Cousin Albert Everyone thinks that Mama's visiting nephew made his money in insurance, but Clifton uncovers his real profession. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 2, 1974 Clifton's Sugar Mama A 50-year-old friend of Mama's visits Washington and falls for Clifton. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 9, 1974 Clifton's Big Move Clifton discovers there's no place like home when he moves into his own apartment with an army buddy. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 16, 1974 Mama Steps Out Clifton wants to prove that Mama's widowed boyfriend is only interested in her cooking and cleaning abilities. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 23, 1974 The Loan Tempers flare when Clifton insists that Leonard owes him $50. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 30, 1974 Clifton's Con Mama is enrages when Clifton hires an old Army buddy (Rod Gist), an ex-convict. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 6, 1974 Clifton's Persuasion After he refuses to give the opening prayer at church Clifton's luck in gambling and relationships dwindles. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 13, 1974 Oscar's Affair A long-lost friend arrives at the Curtis home and tells Clifton that she once had a one-week affair with his father. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 20, 1974 Tracy's Trouble Tracy announces that she has left Leonard. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 4, 1974 The Gun When crime rises in the Curtis's neighborhood Clifton decides to buy a gun for protection. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 11, 1974 Song and Dance Man Clifton is in for a surprise when he starts dating the vaudeville partner of a family friend. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 25, 1974 Mama Gets Fractured Clifton's plans for a fishing trip take on-again, off-again turns when Mama fractures her leg. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 8, 1975 The Last Haircut Chaos and panic reign when a 94-year-old customer dies in Clifton's barber chair. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 15, 1975 The Shakedown After Clifton cosigns a friend's loan he learns the finance company is run by loan sharks. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 22, 1975 The Ambulance Chaser When Clifton's hit by a taxicab Earl tries to help by hiring an attorney who turns out to be a shyster. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 29, 1975 Earl's Girl When Earl's girlfriend falls for Clifton a friendship is almost ruined. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 5, 1975 The Witness Earl starts to live incognito when a thief he testified against is released from prison. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 12, 1975 Clifton and the Kid Clifton tries to advise his ex-girlfriend's runaway son to return home. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 19, 1975 The Hero A former prisoner tries to track down Earl's cousin who offered evidence that led to his jail sentence. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 26, 1975 The Image Maker Clifton's appearance in a documentary about the black middle class may be ruined when his farmer-uncle arrives from Georgia. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 5, 1975 Trial and Error Everyone's surprised when a vice squad arrests Clifton's churchgoing brother-in-law Leonard. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 12, 1975 Clifton and Politics Clifton pushes for a politician's election victory but his support fades when he sees the seamier side of campaign work. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 26, 1975 Stephanie's Boyfriend When Clifton tries to rekindle a romance with his ex-girlfriend her fiance stops by with a gun and a few threats. Details

Season Info

Director
Bob LaHendro, Stan Lathan, Norman Abbott, Alan Rafkin
Screenwriter
Larry Siegel, Ron Friedman, Hal Goldman, Rick Mittleman, Jay Moriarty, Jerry Ross, Bob Shayne, Thad Mumford, Tom Tenowich, Ilunga Adell, Erik Tarloff, Simon Muntner, Al Gordon, Mike Milligan, Ed Sharlach, Dan Wilcox
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 4, 1974