The Mary Tyler Moore Show facts for kids
The Mary Tyler Moore Show was a very popular American sitcom. A sitcom is a funny TV show that tells stories about characters in everyday situations. This show was on TV from September 1970 to March 1977. The main star was Mary Tyler Moore. She played a character named Mary Richards. Mary was a single woman who moved to Minneapolis. She wanted to start a new life after a relationship ended.
About The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The show was set in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary Richards moved there to find a new job and a new start. She got a job at a TV news station called WJM-TV. Mary worked as an associate producer for the evening news. The show followed her adventures at work and with her friends.
Meet the Characters
Mary Richards was the main character. She was kind, optimistic, and always tried her best. She lived in a cool apartment and made many friends.
- Rhoda Morgenstern: Mary's best friend and neighbor. Valerie Harper played Rhoda. She was a funny and stylish window dresser.
- Lou Grant: Mary's boss at the TV station. He was tough but had a good heart. Ed Asner played Lou.
- Ted Baxter: The news anchor at WJM-TV. He was a bit silly and sometimes made mistakes on air. Ted Knight played Ted.
- Murray Slaughter: A kind and witty news writer at the station. Gavin MacLeod played Murray.
- Sue Ann Nivens: The host of a cooking show on WJM-TV. She seemed sweet but was often sneaky. Betty White played Sue Ann.
- Phyllis Lindstrom: Mary's first landlady and friend. Cloris Leachman played Phyllis.
Awards and Recognition
The Mary Tyler Moore Show was loved by many people. It won lots of important awards. These included the Peabody Award, the Golden Globe Award, and many Emmy Awards. The show itself won awards for being the best comedy series. The actors also won awards for their amazing performances. It is still remembered as one of the best TV shows ever made.
Images for kids
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The house on Kenwood Parkway, used for Mary's apartment building.
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The cast taking a bow after the final episode in 1977.
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Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman and Mary Tyler Moore in the final episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1977).
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