Bobby Russell was Vicki Lawrence’s first husband. They were married from 1972 to 1974. Russell was a singer-songwriter who wrote several popular songs, including “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” and “He’s So Fine.”

Lawrence and Russell met in 1971 when they were both working on The Carol Burnett Show. They were married in 1972, and they had two children together, a daughter named Courtney and a son named Garrett.

The marriage was short-lived, and they divorced in 1974. Russell died in 1992 from coronary artery disease. Vicki Lawrence is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is best known for her character Mama (Thelma Harper).

Lawrence originated multitudes of characters beyond Mama on CBS’s The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978, the variety show’s entire series run.

Lawrence was born in Inglewood, California, on March 26, 1949. She began her career as a singer and dancer, and in 1967, she joined the cast of The Carol Burnett Show. She quickly became one of the show’s most popular cast members, thanks to her comedic timing and her ability to create memorable characters.

Lawrence’s most famous character is Mama, a loud, opinionated, and overbearing woman. Mama first appeared on The Carol Burnett Show in 1971, and she quickly became a fan favorite. Lawrence went on to star in her own sitcom, Mama’s Family, from 1983 to 1990.

In addition to her work on television, Lawrence has also had a successful career in music. She has released several albums, including “The Vicki Lawrence Show” (1974) and “Mama” (1983). She has also starred in several Broadway musicals, including “Hello, Dolly!” and “The Will Rogers Follies.”