Vicki Lawrence Talks ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ Thelma Harper, ‘Mama’s Family,’ and New Projects, Plus Air Fryers and Kitchen Gadget Comedy - Episode 530

Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Vicki Lawrence joins Nancy to discuss her journey from high school to The Carol Burnett Show and beyond, the popularity of her character Thelma Harper, Bob Mackie wardrobe moments, and working with comedy legends (1:35). Plus, Vicki and Nancy talk about Vicki’s two-woman show Vicki Lawrence & Mama and her work with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) as a spokesperson for chronic idiopathic urticaria (chronic hives) and their educational campaign CIU & You. And…Nancy’s take on air fryer popularity and kitchen gadget obsession from her holiday humor column for Shady Ave Magazine (32:07). Like and follow Entertaining Insights Facebook Page. Watch Vicki Lawrence sketches on The Carol Burnett Show. Find out more about CIU & You. Visit Nancy’s website. Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (1:14, 31:55). Find out more about Kathy Caprino’s latest book The Most Powerful You.