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Jim Evering is known for Major Dad (1989), Mama's Family (1983) and Mahalia!. He was previously married to Dorothy Van.
Jim Evering. Producer: Major Dad. Jim Evering is known for Major Dad (1989), Mama's Family (1983) and Mahalia!. He was previously married to Dorothy Van.
Dorothy Van (January 10, 1928 - May 16, 2002) was an American stage and TV actress who is best remembered for her comedic role as Aunt Effie Harper on the 1980s situation comedy Mama's Family . Early life. She was born Dorothy Helene Vanberryl in Moline, Illinois, to Elmer J. Vanberryl, a German post office worker, and Emeline Franks Vanberryl.
Apr 12, 2016 · Written by Jim Evering & Dorothy Van. In early viewings of this episode, I found the script inartfully constructed — seemingly designed for the sole purpose of getting the Mama character in a self-defense class, where Lawrence can do some expert (and again, Lucy-esque) physical comedy.
May 3, 2016 · Written by Jim Evering. Part of this episode’s comedy is aided by an understanding of the context regarding its original production and broadcast — the election season of 1988! The debates that Mama and Iola have are deliberately patterned to reflect the type of rhetoric commonly heard in that election cycle (and all election cycles, frankly).
Apr 26, 2016 · Written by Jim Evering. Reminiscent of last year’s “Where There’s A Will,” this installment takes its premise from the idea that Mama is going to change her ways (in both cases, we know it will only be temporary) and be nice to all, keeping her easy-to-lose temper under a fierce control.
Jim Evering started as an actor appearing in Off-Broadway plays and in over 100 television and radio commercials. In an act with his wife, Dorothy Vann, Jim played comedy clubs and performed in all the major TV variety shows.
