In this classic "Family" Christmas sketch, Eunice's brother Larry Harper, a commercial artist from Raytown, surprises Mama by coming home for Christmas after a five-year absence. The holiday celebration quickly devolves into typical Family chaos as Mama and Eunice bicker about why sister Ellen didn't come over, Ed makes awkward jokes about Larry being "peculiar" because he's an artist and unmarried, and Mama dredges up decades-old grievances (including Larry never thanking his aunt for a childhood coloring book). The tension escalates with the family's trademark shouting matches over trivial matters, culminating in Larry storming out in frustration - just another Christmas with "The Family."
