VISTA, Calif. -- Vicki Barbolak of Vista won Sunday's third annual Nick at Nite's "Funniest Mom in America" contest.

The winner was announced by host Roseanne Barr at the conclusion of the hour-long finale on Nick at Nite.

The finale showcased Barbolak and two other finalists -- Pat Candaras of Brooklyn, New York, and Cathy Ladman of Santa Monica.

Barbolak, who won $50,000 and the chance to host a special night of programming on Nick at Nite, uses her life in a trailer with her 14-year-old child and husband as the basis for much of her comedy material.

Before becoming a stand-up comic, Barbolak owned a carpet store in San Diego County. Barbolak currently plays piano and performs stand-up at the Comedy Store in La Jolla.

After months of auditions and regional competitions across the country, Nick at Nite selected 12 moms to advance to the semi-final round in the competition. After viewing submitted online videos, a 13th mom was voted in by viewers via nickatnite.com.

All 13 moms competed in the semi-final showcase in Los Angeles. From there, six moms were chosen to move on to the next round of the competition to compete in various comedic challenges, work with special coaches and prepare for performances where week by week, one mom was eliminated by celebrity judges Kim Coles and Hal Sparks.

The three remaining contestants competed in the show's finale, performing their stand-up before an audience, the judges and Barr.