“Mother Knows Best” (1997) is a television film directed by John Erman and starring Cloris Leachman, Maureen O’Hara, and Jane Sibbett. The film is a remake of the 1956 film of the same name, which was itself based on the 1949-1960 television series of the same name. The 1997 film tells the story of Margaret Anderson (Leachman), a widowed mother of three adult children who comes to live with her daughter, Bonnie (Sibbett), and her family. Margaret’s old-fashioned ways soon clash with Bonnie’s more modern approach to parenting, leading to a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures.
The film was a critical and commercial success, with many critics praising Leachman’s performance. The film was also nominated for several awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. “Mother Knows Best” (1997) is a charming and nostalgic film that explores the changing roles of mothers and daughters in the late 20th century.
