That's My Mama
Clifton Curtis got it made—he runs a successful business he inherited his late father and he's lucky the the ladies—but he still lives with Mama. She rules the roost and dispenses advice to everyone's who'll listen—no one at Oscar's Barbershop is spared from Mama's wisdom. And they wouldn't have it any other way.
Clifton Davis begins a second season as the neighborhood barber, with Theresa Merrit playing his loving, but sometimes difficult Mama.
If Clifton accepts an offer to go into business with one of his clients, he has good chances of making big money.
Despite her chauvinistic son's objections, Mama decides to get a job to help Clifton out of a financial crisis.
Clifton reluctantly heads to New York for a barbers' convention, knowing that Earl will be in full charge of the shop during his absence.
Clifton is teased by Earl and Junior because he has feelings for a girl named Judy who they feel is not much of a looker.
Clifton introduces Mama to Earl's visiting dad who, on their first evening together, tries to interest her in a business venture.
Leonard decides to be a Weekend Father for a 9 year old boy who quickly becomes attached to Earl rather than Leonard.
Clifton is unimpressed by the displays at an African art exhibit, but he is overwhelmed by one of the spectators, a beauty whose only flaw is that she doesn't speak English.
At the Suggestion of her friend Laura, Mama moves out of the house and gives Clifton a chance to have a place of his own.
After a little encouragement from Mama, bashful Earl launches an all out campaign to win the affections of a restaurant hostess.
Mama is lost in memories when she gets a visit from her old boy friend, the wild one she dated before marrying Clifton's dad.
An out-of-town wedding brings out the worst in Earl, who is jealous of the expensive present Clifton bought for the couple.
Clifton is finally serious about a girl, and what's more, Mama approves. But the young woman is wary about getting involved.
Clifton is left dumbfounded by a sexy barmaid who claims that her child is his.
Business falls off and private lives suffer, all because the family decides to embark on a day of total honesty.
Clifton falls for an attractive young woman and then has second thoughts when he finds out about her past.
Mama wants Clifton to be successful like his Cousin Albert. What she doesn't know is that her nephew's money comes from dealing in drugs.
A calculating three-time widow has come to see Mama, but she only has eyes for Clifton.
Clifton samples freedom when he moves in with his pleasure-seeking Army Buddy.
Mama is being swept off her feet by a widower with a brood of unruly brats.
Clifton infuriates Mama by hiring an old Army buddy who recently served time in prison.
Clifton becomes the latest target in the efforts of a young minister to bring young members into the church.
Naming a Sunday-school wing after Clifton's late father may become a reality, provided that no hidden skeletons turn up in the Curtises' closet.
Tracy's three-month marriage is on the rocks after she and Leonard have their first major spat, causing her to leave and head home to Mama.
Despite Mama's vehement objections, Clifton buys a gun to protect his household from burglars.
Comic Slappy White plays a vaudevillian nightclub performer touring with his voluptuous foil McBee.
Clifton's plans for a weekend fishing trip run aground because of Mama, who is bedridden with a broken leg and cannot be left alone.
Clifton and Earl debate what to do with the body of Loanshark Louie, who quietly expired in the barber's chair while waiting for a shave and a haircut.
After cosigning a loan for Earl, Clifton learns that the contract was prepared by a loan shark.
When Clifton is hit by a taxi, he is perfectly willing to settle the damages out of court, until Earl and a shady lawyer persuade him to sue.
Earl is in love and dreaming of marriage, but his girl friend is more interested in playing the field.
After Earl testifies against an armed robbery suspect, he becomes terrified that the burly criminal will seek revenge.
Clifton has no trouble ending his affair with a divorcee. The problem is ending his relationship with her son, who would rather live with Clifton than with his mother.
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Clifton triggers a new wave of excitement among his friends when he announces that a TV Producer is considering him as the subject of a documentary about middle-class blacks.
Mild-mannered Leonard shocks everyone by winding up in jail, accused of visiting a brothel.
Clifton incurs the wrath of Mama when he backs a radical political candidate who has served numerous jail terms.
Clifton rekindles a romance with his former fiancee to the consertation of her jealous boyfriend.
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| Language | English |
| Release | 1974-09-04 |
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