Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted: Reading to Help Your Nothing Day
The Mary Tyler Moore Show almost didn't make it after all. Jennifer Armstrong's Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted reveals that early audiences gave it a chilly reception. 36 years later, The Mary Tyler Moore Show is cited as setting the bar for television comedy and for women's roles on TV. Without Mary Richards, there would be no Liz Lemon. Throw your hat in the ring – reserve your copy today to get the scoop on the writers, the cast dynamics, Veal Prince Orloff and Chuckles the Clown.
Armstrong speaks about her book. Read her interview. Advance reviews are glowing: Kirkus and Publisher's Weekly love it. Recall some fave characters here. According to the Huffington Post, the female cast members will reunite on an upcoming Hot in Cleveland episode – made bittersweet with Valerie Harper's recent announcement about her illness.
Further reading from MTM alumnae:
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4 thoughts on “Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted: Reading to Help Your Nothing Day”
Thank you! I’m looking forward to reading this one. I loved the MTM show.
I am mentally throwing my hat in the air. This sounds awesome.
I can’t stop humming the awesome “Love is All Around,” theme song by Sonny Curtis. One of my fave episodes is when Mary and Lou decide to date – and their romantic kiss devolves into serious giggles.
Never knew the kitty had a name…. great post!