Theresa Merritt
THERESA MERRITT was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in 1985's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. She played the role of Eloise "Mama" Curtis on the 1970s television comedy That's My Mama (1974-1975). She also had various notable TV and movie guest appearances. Theresa Merritt was a member of the Helen Way Singers in the 1950s, a group who did session singing, most notably "Early In the Morning" for Buddy Holly in 1958. She was also once a backup singer for Harry Belafonte. Merrit's other credits included The Goodbye Girl, All That Jazz, and as Aunt Em in the film The Wiz in 1979. Bio as of September, 2010. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: Working in the Theatre (video) Performance - September, 1984 - Watch now. Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)