Top 10 Moms  

Since it's the holidays, I thought I'd honor all moms, since we work so hard this time of year. I loved this fantastic article because it included so many of the TV moms I mentioned in my "Which Type Of Mom Are You?" post. I found this on Online Schooling; also check out this site for some great free online classes.

TV sitcoms are often remembered for their larger-than-life father figures, such as Archie Bunker, Homer Simpson, and Bill Cosby. But it is the mother of the family that frequently has the most dynamic role, speaks the truest lines, and makes the most lasting impression on TV viewers. The TV mother has gradually evolved over generations to reflect the changing role of women in modern society. From Carol Brady to Marge Simpson, however, they have in common their queen-of-the-household stature and the love and respect of their family. Here are ten of the greatest moms to grace the silver screen.

Carol Brady ("The Brady Bunch"). Carol was one of the iconic moms of the '70s, the perfect partner for Mike and devoted mother to six rambunctious children. Mothers who had their hands full with screaming toddlers and surly adolescents could look to her for inspiration, and with her cool head and timeless wisdom, she rarely disappointed.

Marion Cunningham ("Happy Days"). On the face of it, there was nothing Mrs. Cunningham couldn't do. Her cooking was impeccable, she raised her children with equal parts love and discipline, and her wit was unrivalled even by the Fonz himself. It's mothers like Marion that ensure that "Happy Days are here to stay."

Clair Huxtable ("The Bill Cosby Show"). The fact that Clair's character was able to stand her own opposite one of the most beloved comedians of the 1980s is testament to her charisma and class. While the dsyfunctional family was becoming the standard of contemporary sitcoms, Clair demonstrated that an educated woman keeping an immaculate house can be equally entertaining.

Morticia Addams ("The Addams Family"). Speaking of family dysfunction, Morticia showed the world that a mother can still find her own inner peace despite living with the most bizarre group of people you could ever dream of. Her refined air and idiosyncratic sll-black wardrobe made a significant impact on American audiences.

Roseanne Connor ("Roseanne"). Not exactly the kindest mother on our list, Roseanne is nevertheless on of the most original and remarkable mothers to appear on television in its 60 years. Her sarcastic wit and candid nature were revolutionary for their time and led the way for future sassy moms such as Kitty Forman Malcolm in the Middle's Lois.

Marie Barone ("Everybody Loves Raymond"). Like Seinfeld's Estelle, Marie may not be the mother everyone wishes they had, but she was arguably the funniest part of the show. Her meddling nature may not have made her welcome in the house, but personality won her many fans in the audience.

Jill Taylor ("Home Improvement"). As a mother, Jill had her hands full most of the time taking care of her three sons, Mark, Randy and Brad, but she still found the time to banter with her husband Tim. Her down-to-earth nature stood out against Tim's nutty fascination with power tools and helped keep the house in one piece.

Helen Seinfeld ("Seinfeld"). Jerry's mother in the famous '90s sitcom may have been mostly out of the picture, but when Jerry was in trouble (which was often), it wasn't long before he made a call to his mother for advice, usually getting more than he asked for.

Kitty Forman ("That '70s Show"). Kitty was one of the first of the modern generation of independent, sassy moms who weren't afraid to mock their inept husbands and ridicule their teenage sons' failed attempts at romance. Her nasal laugh and sarcastic wit made her an audience favorite and paved the way for future sassy moms.

Marge Simpson ("The Simpsons"). Marge is probably the first name to come up when thinking of TV moms. Being part of America's favorite family for over a decade no doubt helped her gain such prominence, but her infinite patience and untiring spirit make her a classic TV mom.