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Loretta Mary Aiken (March 19, 1894 – May 23, 1975), known by her stage name Jackie "Moms" Mabley, was a trailblazing African-American standup comedian. A veteran of the Chitlin' circuit of African-American vaudeville, she later appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and the The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. She is still remembered for her outstanding warm yet raunchy stand-up routines.
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dlh
I sort of remember her but do not remember on what show. 🙂
BPlunkettTurner
I've heard of her, but never saw her "working her comedy."
mlphilpot
Funny lady..
d p catalano
She is so hilarious.😎
lrs
jack patti go, Do you mind if I ask why you spell as you do
Caroline Cannon
Got it right.
Don Racette
Cheryl McMeekin Me either but I guessed correctly.
kamaker
Mitch Zemo, me too
kamaker
James Brice, laughed til I cried
kamaker
Have one of her old albums
karen twirly
I remember her also. She appeared alot on a late night talk show, was it Johnny Carson?
Cheryl McMeekin
Had no idea
Ed Taber
With every kiss you get a gum drop.
jack patti go
I rrmrmber her, vividly!
Annie
I remember her. She was very funny.