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.
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About The Mary Tyler Moore Show
In a bold move, 30-year-old Mary Richards relocates to Minneapolis, eager to begin a new chapter after a failed romance. Adjusting to her new surroundings, she finds a room to rent through Phyllis, and quickly befriends her quirky upstairs neighbor, Rhoda. Mary's career takes an unexpected turn when she lands a job as an associate producer at WJM, a local TV station. There, she encounters a colorful cast of characters including her gruff but secretly caring boss, Lou Grant; the amusing and quick-witted news writer, Murray Slaughter; and the perpetually clueless but lovable news anchor, Ted Baxter. Follow Mary as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of work, friendship, and love in the heart of the city.
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Released
September 19, 1970
Creator
Allan Burns, James L. Brooks
Cast
Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight
Genre
Comedy