IF YOU GOWhat: Life: Boomers and Seniors Expo.When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; Vicki Lawrence show at 1 p.m.Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza.Admission: $5.Website: www.timesfreepress.com/lifeexpo.
Chattanoogans have the rare opportunity to see a television legend bring to life her most beloved characterization Saturday when comedian Vicki Lawrence headlines the Life expo.
The comedian, who gained fame and five Emmy nominations during 11 years on “The Carol Burnett Show,” will present “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show” at 1 p.m. during the eight-hour expo.
Lawrence said in a telephone interview that she spends the first half of her show talking with the audience. Then the actress will pull on her sensible shoes and purple floral dress and return as Thelma Harper, aka Mama.
“Good Lord! Mama’s a little exasperated,” Lawrence warned. “Mama stays topical. She’s a crazy old lady who says whatever she wants. She’ll answer questions onstage and sing. Mama even raps about her life, and of course she does a big finale.”