The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Original title: Mary Tyler Moore

TV Series
1970–1977
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30m

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The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.

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IMDb RATING

8.3/10

11K

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POPULARITY

1,434

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Won 29 Primetime Emmys
- 46 wins & 82 nominations total

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Trivia
Producers wanted "someone like Betty White" to play Sue Ann Nivens. Eventually, someone asked, "Why not cast Betty White?"

Goofs
In the first season installment "Divorce Isn't Everything", Mary mentions that she can't speak French but can speak Spanish. Later in the series, while at a Mexican restaurant, she indicates that she can't read the menu because she took French in college.

Quotes
Lou Grant: You know, Mary, you've got spunk.
Mary Richards: Why, thank you, Mr. Grant.
Lou Grant: I hate spunk.

Crazy credits
In episode 71 the MTM Kitten was replaced by Miss Moore herself, saying "Th-th-th-that's all folks!", a line spoken by Mary Richards during that episode.

Connections
Featured in The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1971)

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She really DID make it after all.

The backstory: Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis, MN, specifically into an apartment with a sunken in living room. She applies for a job at a local television newsroom with high aspirations. The show not only deals with situation comedy, but with how a woman could "make it after all" in a male dominated workforce. Mary becomes close with her newsroom family, from tough-love boss Lou Grant to bumbling news anchorman Ted Baxter. She also deals with wacky neighbor Phyllis and of course, wise cracking Rhoda. The show is great because you care about all the characters and while funny, it can still deliver a strong message. Truly one of the best shows on television.