The Estelle Reiner “I’ll Have What She’s Having” Award for Best Contribution with Two or Fewer Lines
Jean Speegle Howard as Jim’s mother
Flex pick · Rob Mahoney
In the discussion (5)
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- Rob defends the grandmother’s washing-machine line
- The reversal of a frightened child being reassured by the grandmother moves him
- Her casting as the director’s mother fits the Estelle Reiner namesake
- She reportedly removed dentures to appear older
- Other Howard family appearances are discussed