It Was a Thing on TV: Episodes 351 & 352 - That’s My Mama!/The Royal Family

2023-03-01

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This week on It Was a Thing on TV we look back at two African-American sitcoms. First, we start with a short-lived classic from 1974. Clifton Davis was a free-spirited bachelor barber. He had friends and family who loved him, including Theresa Merritt, known for having an opinion on anything and everything. What else could he say except… “That’s My Mama!” Then, it was CBS' new hotness in 1991, one of the best new shows on television. Then tragedy happened and retooling had to occur. There are some "what ifs" regarding The Royal Fam...

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we look back at two African-American sitcoms.

First, we start with a short-lived classic from 1974. Clifton Davis was a free-spirited bachelor barber. He had friends and family who loved him, including Theresa Merritt, known for having an opinion on anything and everything. What else could he say except… “That’s My Mama!”

Then, it was CBS' new hotness in 1991, one of the best new shows on television. Then tragedy happened and retooling had to occur. There are some "what ifs" regarding The Royal Family, specifically around its star.

Timestamps

0:36 - That’s My Mama!

1:14:48 - The Royal Family

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