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Play S1 E130-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted.
Cast: Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Gavin MacLeod
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24 episodes
1. Love is All AroundThe classic series begins its classic 7-year run in Mary's apartment. Mary Richards, a 30-year-old single woman, has left her long-time boyfriend, Bill, to be with her old friend, Phyllis Lindstrom, in Minneapolis. (Mary originally lived in Roseburg, MN.) Why did Mary leave Bill? After promising to her that he would marry her right after his internship at the hospital, he said, ""Why rush into things???"" Meanwhile, she's already having troubles with her new apartment--a bitter upstairs neightbor, Rhoda Morgenstern, insists that she owns Mary's apartment!NRCC25minSep 19, 1970
2. Today I Am a Ma'amMary is worried now that she's outside the 15-29 demographic group which the station classifies as 'young', and the mailboy has called her 'Ma'am'. Rhoda persuades her into calling an old boyfriend for a get-together.NRCC25minSep 26, 1970
3. Bess, You is My Daughter NowWhen Phyllis's husband Lars takes ill, she asks Mary to babysit Bess for a few days. Bess decides she wants to stay permanently with Mary, to Phyllis's dismay.NRCC25minOct 3, 1970
4. Divorce Isn't EverythingMary and Rhoda find out that divorcees at the Better Luck Next Time club can get group rates on cruises and decide to join. However, Mary proves a hit with the club's members and gets elected to its board.NRCC25minOct 10, 1970
5. Keep Your Guard UpA football player turned insurance salesman applies for a job as a sportscaster and attaches himself to Mary. Mary and Rhoda discover that he hasn't had much success at anything and encourage him to pursue his dreams.NRCC25minOct 17, 1970
6. Support Your Local MotherRhoda's mother, Ida, comes visiting and Rhoda refuses to see her. Ida stays with Mary but drives her crazy.NRCC25minOct 24, 1970
7. Toulouse-Lautrec is One of My Favorite ArtistsMary begins seeing an author who appeared as a guest on WJM-TV's Scrutiny, and becomes extremely self-conscious after discovering he is several inches shorter than her.NRCC26minOct 31, 1970
8. The Snow Must Go OnA snowstorm leaves Mary producing her first program, broadcasting the results of the local elections. The show has to remain on until a winner is declared and no word is received at the newsroom.NRCC25minNov 7, 1970
9. Bob & Rhoda & Teddy & MaryMary is nominated for her first Television Editors' Award (the ""Teddies""), but at home Rhoda's boyfriend Bob takes more of an interest in Mary than in Rhoda.NRCC25minNov 14, 1970
10. Assistant Wanted, FemaleMary's workload gets too much so Lou allows her to hire an assistant. She chooses Phyllis who hinders more than she helps.NRCC25minNov 21, 1970
11. 1040 or FightMary is audited by the IRS, and the shy auditor takes an interest in her. Unfortunately, he has great difficulty telling her how he feels.NRCC25minNov 28, 1970
12. Anchorman OverboardTed loses his self-confidence after speaking at Phyllis's club and Mary has to find a way to get Ted back on a high.NRCC25minDec 5, 1970
13. He's All YoursAfter Mary invites Lou's nephew home for dinner, she must confront false rumors in the newsroom the following day.NRCC25minDec 12, 1970
14. Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid IIFeeling sympathetic for a co-worker who hasn't spent Christmas with his family for years, Mary is forced to stay alone at WJM-TV on Christmas Eve.NRCC25minDec 19, 1970
15. Howard's GirlMary begins seeing Paul Arnell, the brother of her former boyfriend Howard Arnell, and is shocked to discover that the brothers' parents still believe that she and Howard are an item.NRCC25minJan 2, 1971
16. Party is Such Sweet SorrowMary gets a tempting offer from a rival television station, but becomes reluctant to leave when her WJM-TV colleagues throw a farewell party for her.NRCC25minJan 9, 1971
17. Just a LunchMary reluctantly finds herself romantically involved with a married man.NRCC25minJan 16, 1971
18. Second Story StoryMary's apartment is burgled, with only her clothes, stereo and television taken but then next night the whole apartment is cleaned out.NRCC25minJan 23, 1971
19. We Closed in MinneapolisMurray's play, All Work and No Play, is finally produced but his happiness is short-lived when he discovers that the leading role will be played by Ted.NRCC25minJan 30, 1971
20. Hi!Mary is admitted into the hospital to have her tonsils removed, and shares a room with a grouchy woman who refuses to get along with anyone.NRCC25minFeb 6, 1971
21. The Boss Isn't Coming to DinnerLou and his wife Edie separate and Mary becomes involved when she is asked for advice.NRCC25minFeb 13, 1971
22. A Friend in DeedAn irritating childhood friend drops by Mary's apartment, making use of her connection as Mary's former camp mate to introduce herself to the newsroom's staff.NRCC25minFeb 20, 1971
23. Smokey the Bear Wants YouRhoda falls in love with a top executive, and is shocked to find that he wants to give up the high-flying lifestyle to become a forest ranger.NRCC25minFeb 27, 1971
24. The 45-Year-Old ManWhen Lou is fired, Mary goes to confront the station owner, Wild Jack Munroe.NRCC25minMar 6, 1971
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30-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Allan Burns, James L. Brooks
- Studio
- MTM Enterprises
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Audio languages
English
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