Mothers' Day is coming up; who was your favorite TV or film mom?
May 12, 2019 5:08:08 GMT
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on May 12, 2019 5:08:08 GMT
So, who is it and why? I will reveal mine at the end.
I was surprised by the huge range of mothers mentioned; I guess I should have watched more television over the years! And I am stunned that not one of you mentioned June Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver, lol.
So, my choices...
Phylicia Rashad is one; she always was so genuine in her affection for her kids. And she had a great sense of humor.
Another TV mom is June Lockhart in Lassie; you are right, Sulla , she did love animals. So do I, as you well know!
And Charlie Sheen's mom in Two and a Half Men gets the snarkiest, funniest award for certain.
On to the movies...
Sally Field has played so many moms, from Murphy's Romance to Steel Magnolias to Forrest Gump, each one different, but each one so fiercely protective of her child. But her best role as a mother was, I think, in Places in the Heart, a Depression-era saga of pure survival mode, after her husband was killed, and she had to save the farm and her kids.
She was also a mom in Mrs. Doubtfire, but she was out-mommed by her co-star, Robin Williams, who became Mrs. Doubtfire, just so he could still be a larger part of his children's life after his separation from her. He went to an all-time extreme, just to be with his kids. His drive to do whatever it took, and his quirky character Mrs. Doubtfire, who became a TV mom in the end, was so genuine and caring... Well, he was the ultimate caring parent.
So, my all-time favorite is Mrs. Doubtfire.
Well, here is the link:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0107614/mediaviewer/rm230647552
[last lines]
Mrs. Doubtfire: [reading a letter] "Dear Mrs. Doubtfire, two months ago, my mom and dad decided to separate. Now they live in different houses. My brother Andrew says that we aren't to be a family anymore. Is this true? Did I lose my family? Is there anything I can do to get my parents back together? Sincerely, Katie McCormick."
Oh, my dear Katie. You know, some parents, when they're angry, they get along much better when they don't live together. They don't fight all the time, and they can become better people, and much better mummies and daddies for you. And sometimes they get back together. And sometimes they don't, dear. And if they don't, don't blame yourself. Just because they don't love each other anymore, doesn't mean that they don't love you.
There are all sorts of different families, Katie. Some families have one mommy, some families have one daddy, or two families. And some children live with their uncle or aunt. Some live with their grandparents, and some children live with foster parents. And some live in separate homes, in separate neighborhoods, in different areas of the country - and they may not see each other for days, or weeks, months... even years at a time. But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind, and you'll have a family in your heart, forever. All my love to you, poppet, you're going to be all right... bye-bye.