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Mabel King

Acting · 1932–1999 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Mabel Elizabeth King (née Washington; December 25, 1932 - November 9, 1999) was an American actress and singer. She is known for her role as Mabel "Mama" Thomas on the ABC sitcom What's Happening!! from its premiere in 1976 until the end of its second season in 1978. King is also known for portraying Evillene the Witch, a role she originated in the stage musical The Wiz and reprised in Sidney Lumet's 1978 film adaptation. She recorded on the Rama Records and Amy Records labels. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mabel King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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  The Mike Douglas Show

  Self

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  Barney Miller

  Mother Zilla

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  Fantasy Island

  Lelani

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  Tales from the Darkside

  Ruby Cuzzins

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  Amazing Stories

  Jennifer Mowbray

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  Wiseguy

  1987

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  The Jeffersons

  1975

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  The Colbys

  1985

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  What's Happening!!

  Mabel Thomas

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  The Master

  Willie

• 1990Dead Men Don't DieChafuka
• 1988ScroogedGramma
• 1987Wiseguy
• 1985The Colbys
• 1985Amazing StoriesJennifer Mowbray
• 1984Tales from the DarksideRuby Cuzzins
• 1984The MasterWillie
• 1984The Jerk, TooMama Johnson
• 1983All the Money in the WorldMrs. Trussker
• 1981Getting OverMabel Queen
• 1980The Gong Show MovieMabel
• 1980Palmerstown, U.S.A.
• 1979The JerkMother
• 1978The WizEvillene
• 1978Fantasy IslandLelani
• 1977Weekend Special
• 1977Scott JoplinMadam Amy
• 1976What's Happening!!Mabel Thomas
• 1976The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsBertha
• 1975Barney MillerMother Zilla
• 1975The Jeffersons
• 1973Ganja & HessQueen of Myrthia
• 1973Don't Play Us CheapMrs. Bowser
• 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf