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Martha Plimpton

It's not common for a woman on television, especially if she's the mom of the family, to be funny. She's usually a straight man or foil.

Martha Plimpton

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Martha Plimpton is pointing out that women who play mothers on TV rarely get to be the source of humor themselves. Instead, they often serve as the serious character who helps highlight the funny moments of others.

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