Vicki Lawrence Of Mama’s Family Is Pissed Off At Ted Williams For Some Reason

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by Jon Bershad | 10:38 am, January 13th, 2011

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There’s a very thin line between heartwarming and annoying so, while some people look at the tale of “golden voiced” Ted Williams and see an inspirational story of overcoming adversity while others just wonder “What’s so great about him?” Add to that second group 61-year-old actress Vicki Lawrence. Lawrence recently dressed up as her most famous character, Mama Thelma Harper from Mama’s Family, and filmed a video (seemingly on an iPhone) dissing the recently homeless Williams.

Sure. Why not.

The video features straight-shootin’ Mama complaining about Kraft Services using a homeless guy as their spokesman, all the while standing in bushes by the side of the road and holding a cardboard sign because “that is the only way for a person to become famous in this country these days.”

Now, you’re probably wondering why the star of a Carol Burnett Show spin off is going out of their way to make fun of a human interest story like Williams. Well, she explained her thinking over at AOL News:

“‘Mama gets a little carried away when she speaks, but it bothers me when people like Kim Kardashian and Ted Williams become celebrities for doing absolutely f–king nothing,’ Lawrence told AOL News, while stepping out of character.

‘He’s everywhere now. Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera were giving him a hug on The Today Show, and I thought, “I hope he took a bath.”‘

Huh. While there’s no one who hates celebrity trash culture more than me, I’m not sure I can get 100% behind Lawrence on this one. Really, it’s kind of a stretch to compare a talentless millionaire (billionaire? who cares) like Kim Kardashian to Ted Williams. Besides, she spends time in that interview and in the video complaining about how Williams is constantly on TV. Has Lawrence looked at her syndication recently? No one from the cast of Mama’s Family is allowed to ever complain about someone else being on TV constantly.

Check out the video from AOL News below:

(h/t Ryan Williams)

Kim Kardashian, Mama's Family, Ted Williams, Vicki Lawrence

jacobjakeu

“Really, it’s kind of a stretch to compare a talentless millionaire (billionaire? who cares) like Kim Kardashian to Ted Williams.”

WHY? They’re both just as useless and irresponsible. Hopefully, they both get help and improve themselves.

It’s weird that Lawrence took to camera to do all this, but she’s right.
Nacho

It’s bitter old Grannie
Nachi

She’s jealous & bitter. Her entire “life” was based on imitating another. Now she faces reality – and is unable to deal with it. No surprise.
Tricky

She doesn’t need the wig and costume at this point.
TristramShandy

Oh, my God. I wonder why she even cares enough to make a huge fool out of herself to prove some mindless point? I support Ted Williams and I hope he gets help and whatever attention he’s getting is great for him. Good riddance to the old and bitter granny.
Pokerdude777

Nachi said:
She’s jealous & bitter. Her entire “life” was based on imitating another. Now she faces reality – and is unable to deal with it. No surprise.

You nailed it. No other possible explanation…..you can hear the jealousy in her voice. Sad, Sad, Sad.
jackster12

Sad… she was funny in her days on the Carol Burnett show. This is like watching a funny uncle turn into a crotchety old man who kicks puppies.

As for Ted Williams, for God’s sake let the guy live out his Cinderella story. So he was homeless, so he drank and did drugs and even stole a few things to pay for it, so wasn’t the best family man during those times… he DOES have an incredible voice. And he DID use and polish that skill, albeit to beg by the roadside.

Some of us get breaks, some of us earn them, and some of us get more than we deserve. I’d say that of those three categories, he’s in some combination of the first two and not the latter one.

I for one would love to see him “make it.” For him and for those he disappointed along the way, but also because it’s an inspiration to others who either need to turn their lives around or who are down and hope to get back up someday. We’ve just been through a rough time in our country. We could use a story of someone making a comeback. And that’s certainly what this is.

P.S. So many like to point at his bad history as a reason that maybe he’s not ready for the spotlight, but have you looked at the Hollywood scandal sheets lately? Many who continue to be famous and wealthy have committed graver and more public sins. And what about politics? Bush admitted cocaine use and Clinton admitted smoking pot. Both were praised for their candor. Doesn’t Williams at least deserve the same support?