Memorable Moms on TV

From Carol Brady to Edith Bunker to Clair Huxtable, a look at some of the small-screen matriarchs who’ve left their impression on viewers over the decades.

From left: Florence Henderson on "The Brady Bunch,", Phylicia Rashad on "The Cosby Show," Estelle Getty on "The Golden Girls" and Marge Simpson (Julie Kavner) on "The Simpsons" are among TV's most memorable moms. — From left: Florence Henderson on “The Brady Bunch,”, Phylicia Rashad on “The Cosby Show,” Estelle Getty on “The Golden Girls” and Marge Simpson (Julie Kavner) on “The Simpsons” EVERETT (4)

Carol Brady. Clair Huxtable. Sophia Petrillo. Marge Simpson.

These are just a few of the most memorable TV moms from the past several decades.

With Mother’s Day approaching on May 12, here is a look at the most memorable matriarchs to grace the small screen.

Despite being married to a bigot who called her a “dingbat” and frequently told her to “stifle,” Edith remained a kind and loving wife to Archie (Carroll O’Connor) and mother to Gloria (Sally Struthers), until her (off-camera) death after the show’s ninth season.

Stapleton had wanted to exit the show, and the continuation of the series was renamed Archie Bunker’s Place.

Mother’s Day: Memorable Moms on Television

Memorable Moms on TV

Jean Stapleton as Edith Bunker, ‘All in the Family’

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