Mama Malone
Mama Malone is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 7, 1984 to July 21, 1984 starring British character actress Lila Kaye as the title character, an Italian homemaker who hosts a cooking show from her Brooklyn apartment. She never gets to properly instruct viewers on her recipes because friends and family members keep interrupting her show.
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Plot Summary
A former boxer and getaway driver, "Mama" Malone, is released from prison and decides to go straight by opening a restaurant. However, his past catches up with him when a group of criminals tries to use his restaurant as a front for their own illegal activities. He must find a way to protect his new life and his newfound family from the dangerous underworld he tried to leave behind.
Critical Reception
Mama Malone received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its comedic elements falling flat. While some appreciated Terence Hill's presence, the film was generally seen as a formulaic crime-comedy that failed to distinguish itself.
What Reviewers Say
- Predictable plot that relies heavily on genre tropes.
- Underdeveloped characters and weak comedic timing.
- Fails to deliver a satisfying blend of crime and comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for Mama Malone is largely unrecorded or unavailable on public platforms, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was an attempt to revive the popular screen pairing of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, who were known for their successful Spaghetti Westerns and action-comedies, though Spencer did not participate in this particular film.
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