Mama

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Mama made its television debut in 1949 and became something of an institution, running until 1956. 

Based on the Broadway play I Remember Mama - which was, in turn, based on Kathryn Forbes's book Mama's Bank Account - the program was a warm comedy-drama that was both a domestic piece and a period piece. 

Starring Peggy Wood in the title role, Mama concerned a family of Norwegian immigrants in 1910 San Francisco.

Each episode was introduced and seen through the eyes of Katrin, the eldest daughter of the Hansen household. Each program began with Katrin's narration: "I remember the big white house on Elm Street, and my little sister Dagmar, and my big brother Nels, and Papa. But most of all, I remember Mama."

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'Mama' Marta Hansen Peggy Wood 'Papa' Lars Hansen Judson Laire Nels Dick Van Patten Katrin Rosemary Rice Dagmar Iris Mann (1) Robin Morgan (2) Aunt Jenny Ruth Gates T R Ryan Kevin Coughlin Uncle Chris Malcolm Keen (1) Roland Winters (2) Uncle Gunnar Gunnerson Carl Frank Aunt Trina Gunnerson Alice Frost Ingeborg Patty McCormack