Mama's Boy is an American sitcom television series that aired from September 19, 1987 until August 6, 1988.
When it debuted, it was described as a "designated hitter" -- "a show that will be broadcast monthly and then, ratings permitting, be ready to move into a weekly slot if required.
By the end of the season, NBC decided not to upgrade the show from "specials" status; only seven episodes were produced, with six airing through August 6, 1988.
[3] Weitz and Walker received this series in response to their recent popular NBC roles: his seven-year run as Det.
Mick Belker on Hill Street Blues, and her two-time guest role as Angela, sister of Sophia Petrillo (Estelle Getty) on The Golden Girls.