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Mabel King

Mabel King was an American stage and film actress, best known for her role as Mabel "Mama" Thomas in the TV series What's Happening!!. She also appeared in films such as The Wiz and The Jerk. King passed away in 1999.

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The Jerk

The Jerk

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1979 IMDB Rating: 7.1

After discovering he's not really black like the rest of his family, likable dimwit Navin Johnson runs off on a hilarious misadventure in this comedy classic that takes him from rags to riches and bac...

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Don't Play Us Cheap

Don't Play Us Cheap

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1972 IMDB Rating: 5.7

As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.

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The Gong Show Movie

The Gong Show Movie

Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1980 IMDB Rating: 4.3

A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.

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