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Mary Tyler Moore | ... |
Mary Richards
(168 episodes, 1970-1977)
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Gavin MacLeod | ... |
Murray Slaughter
(168 episodes, 1970-1977)
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Edward Asner | ... |
Lou Grant
(166 episodes, 1970-1977)
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Ted Knight | ... |
Ted Baxter
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(165 episodes, 1970-1977)
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Valerie Harper | ... |
Rhoda Morgenstern
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(93 episodes, 1970-1977)
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Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis after a relationship goes bad. She finds work as an associate producer in a small television newsroom where the characters include Lou Grant, her gruff boss, Murray Slaughter the humorous writer, and Ted Baxter the Anchor Man who spends his time mispronouncing country names. Mary continues to hope for romance, but finds that her friends are more dependable. Written by Anonymous
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.