Mabel King

Mabel Elizabeth King née Washington December 25 1932 November 9 1999 was an American actress and singer She is known for her role as Mabel Mama Thomas on the ABC sitcom Whats Happening from its premiere in 1976 until the end of its second season in 1978 King is also known for portraying Evillene the Witch a role she originated in the stage musical The Wiz and reprised in Sidney Lumets 1978 film adaptation She recorded on the Rama Records and Amy Records labels Description above from the Wikipedia article Mabel King licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia