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S 7 : Ep 24	The Last Show	Aired 3/19/77
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S 7 : Ep 23	Lou Dates Mary	Aired 3/12/77	go Amazon Buy iTunes Buy VUDU Buy
S 7 : Ep 22	Mary's Big Party	Aired 3/5/77	go Amazon Buy iTunes Buy VUDU Buy
S 7 : Ep 21	Mary's Three Husbands	Aired 2/26/77	go Amazon Buy iTunes Buy VUDU Buy

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The Mary Tyler Moore Show first aired in September of 1970 and was a breakthrough of sorts with women's liberation. The Mary Tyler Moore ran for seven years on CBS and was one of the most popular and acclaimed sitcoms of the seventies.
The show centered around Mary Richards, who moved to Minneapolis after a breakup with her fiancee and got a job as associate producer at a TV station, WJM-TV.
Production Company: MTM Productions, Inc. (Copyright currently held by 20th Century Fox Film Corporation)
Spinoffs: Rhoda Phyllis Lou Grant
CBS Broadcast History September 1970-December 1971 – Saturday 9:30 December 1971-September 1972 – Saturday 8:30 September 1972-November 1976 – Saturday 9:00 November 1976-September 1977 – Saturday 8:00 Nielsen Ratings #22 in the 1970-1971 Season #10 in the 1971-1972 Season #7 in the 1972-1973 Season #9 in the 1973-1974 Season #11 in the 1974-1975 Season #19 in the 1975-1976 Season #39 in the 1976-1977 Season

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Mary Tyler Moore	Mary Richards
Valerie Harper	Rhoda Morgenstern (1970-1974)
Edward Asner	Lou Grant
Gavin MacLeod	Murray Slaughter
Ted Knight	Ted Baxter
Cloris Leachman	Phyllis Lindstrom (1970-1975)

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By MovingMillie, Jan 08, 2013

Hello fellow Mary Tyler Moore fans, I am currently producing the short film Moving Millie, and thought you might be interested. Moving Millie is a romantic, fun, and inspiring short film paying homage to some of the great classic sitcom comedies like Dick Van Dyke and I Love Lucy.

Why are we producing this film? is something about the great classic sitcoms of the 1950/60s that stand the test of time. The wholesome jokes and high energy physical comedy has made audiences laugh for over fifty years. It is no wonder that Dick Van Dyke is being honored this year with the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award (not to mention last years recipient Mary Tyler Moore).

As young artists, we have always admired, and tried to emulate the comedic styling's of these great performers. We found ourselves in an age where crude, edgy, and/or slacker humor is the focus of mainstream comedy, searching for something more truthful.

We are currently raising money for the project. Please help support our efforts by spreading the word and/or donating to our indiegogo campaign. Find us on under Moving Millie.moreless
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A classic comedy, with genuine emotion...

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By alpineinc, Jan 06, 2008

This is a show with plenty of laughs, but, rare for a sitcom in any era, also can pack an emotional punch, due to many factors - the consummate skill of the entire cast to often extend a comedy show beyond comedy; the writers adding to the complexities of the characters year by year; for some, the knowledge of Mary Tyler Moore's often tragic real life during and just after the run of the show; and not least importantly, the beautiful theme song, especially from Season 2 onward, musically and vocally wistful and bittersweet in contrast to the brash and confident lyric, adding an undercurrent of self-doubt that really gives the theme and in turn the show much of it's emotional power. These factors continue to resonate today, especially if you've been away from the show for a while; it makes you think back to when you originally saw the show as maybe a child trying to figure it all out, or perhaps a young adult in the rat race; either way, no matter what life threw at you, it presented the possibility that there were nice people with good friends somewhere in this crazy world.moreless
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Nice!

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By da_dunker, May 11, 2007

This truly was one of the first ensemble driven situation comedies in the history of television. Even though Mary Tyler Moore was the star of the show, the fact was that the series truly revolved around her relationships with not only her friends at home, but her friends on the job and when those two worlds collided, sparks usually flew. Also, this show was really funny when Valerie Harper was still on the show playing Rhoda. She and Mary were polar opposites (Mary the cheerful optimist and Rhoda the angry cynic). However, those differences was what made their relationship shine. Cloris Leachman was also perfect as the over bearing Phyllis Lindstrom. And lets not forget the other characters; cynical Lou, the optimistic Murray and, of course, dimwitted Ted Baxter. This show definitely one of the all time classics and made Saturday nights worth staying home.

Another interesting fact about this show is the fact that it debuted during the final season of the original series about a single woman trying to make it, "That Girl". However, while Ann pretty much was still an innocent little girl at heart that had a boyfriend and often still relied on him and her parents to get her out of jams, Mary Richards proved that she could be single and live her life on her own terms.moreless
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This is the best comedy series ever! This show had a combination of great writing, great directing and a near perfect cast.

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By jonjohnoc, May 08, 2007

Mary Richards fled to Minneapolis after breaking up with her fiance. She took a studio apartment at a small apartment house managed by her good friend Phyliss (Of course, she didn't know the second half until later.) And meets a woman who would become her best friend, Rhoda.

Mary and Rhoda were the perfect woman. Mary was bright and beautiful and Rhoda was challanging and eventually sexy.

Mary became the Associate Producer of the WJM News. Now she applied for a secretary's job but that was taken by someone who never seemed to be on the show? At the newsroom you had her boss Lou, the gruff but loveable Producer of the news, her at work best friend Murray, the news writer who harbored a crush on Mary, Gordy, the weatherman who was definitely too good for the station, and Ted Baxter, the totally inept newscaster.

This show was one of the few TV shows that could have a show entirely at home, entirely at work or a combination. That is because the both sets of characters were spectacular and could hold the show alone but were even better together.

The show also has the distinction of being the first show to end on its term, rather than continuing until it is cancelled. And the last show (called The Last Show) is the funniest 30 minutes in television history.moreless
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Mr. Graaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnt

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By ez1jb, Aug 29, 2006

Of all the older shows (pre 80's) I'd have to MTM is one of my top 3. Everyone on this created an atmosphere of hilarity. If not directly by their words, by their actions and interactions. Like for instance, you knew that whenever Sue Ann and Mr. Grant were in the same room, she was going to go after him like a vulture after its prey. Also, Ted's interaction with about everybody was TV magic. Especially Hugh and the scenes where he would mess the news up on air. Rhoda and Mary's relationship was also a huge part of the show that I enjoyed. There was nothing about this show that I didn't like.moreless
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Last Show

S 7 : Ep 24

Aired 3/19/77 (26:00)
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Lou Dates Mary

S 7 : Ep 23

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Mary's Big Party

S 7 : Ep 22

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Mary's Three Husbands

S 7 : Ep 21

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Sue Ann Nivens -Maybe I am a little crazy for asking but...
Now I haven't watched the show much or at all really, only a few clips and episodes here and there. I only started watching becaus...

By kate3944, Sep 16, 2010

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Theme Song
Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile? Well it's you ...

By lipgloss77, Jan 08, 2006

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Character with Whom You Most Identify
I wanted to be Mary but was definitely more like Rhoda. Too brainy so I intimidated men, haha

By millerem99, Jul 28, 2007

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Season 7 DVD Announced - Final Curtain Call Will Be Included!
The Seventh and Final Season of The Mary Tyler Moore Show has finally been announced, with an October 5th release date.The best ne...

By kravitzfan12, Jul 07, 2010

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Season 6 now on DVD.
Released yesterday, the sixth season present all 24 episodes in their uncut glory.Each episode run around 26 minutes!

By Zypherix, Feb 03, 2010

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