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| genre = [[Variety show]] |
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| director = [[Robert Iscove]] |
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| producer = [[Tom Patchett]]<br>[[Jay Tarses]] |
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| presenter = [[Mary Tyler Moore]] |
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| starring = Mary Tyler Moore<br>[[Swoosie Kurtz]]<br>[[Dick Shawn]]<br>[[Michael Keaton]]<br>[[ |
| starring = Mary Tyler Moore<br>[[Swoosie Kurtz]]<br>[[Dick Shawn]]<br>[[Michael Keaton]]<br>[[Judith Kahan]]<br>[[David Letterman]]<br>[[James Hampton (actor)|James Hampton]] |
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| num_episodes = 3 |
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| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]] |
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| runtime = 60 minutes |
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| company = [[MTM Enterprises]] |
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| distributor = [[20th Television]] |
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| channel = [[CBS]] |
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| first_aired = {{start date|1978|09|24}} |
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'''''Mary''''' is an American [[comedy]] [[variety show]] hosted by and starring [[Mary Tyler Moore]] that aired Sundays at 8:00 pm (EST) on [[CBS]] from September 24 to October 8, 1978, with a total of three episodes aired over one season. |
'''''Mary''''' is an American [[television comedy|comedy]] [[variety show]] hosted by and starring [[Mary Tyler Moore]] that aired Sundays at 8:00 pm (EST) on [[CBS]] from September 24 to October 8, 1978, with a total of three episodes aired over one season. |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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''Mary'' was the attempt by [[Mary Tyler Moore]] to return to network television after the triumph of her [[situation comedy|sitcom]] (''[[The Mary Tyler Moore Show]]'') from 1970 to 1977. Her supporting cast included a repertory company of young actors and actresses, most notably [[Swoosie Kurtz]], [[Dick Shawn]], [[Michael Keaton]], [[ |
''Mary'' was the attempt by [[Mary Tyler Moore]] to return to network television after the triumph of her [[situation comedy|sitcom]] (''[[The Mary Tyler Moore Show]]'') from 1970 to 1977. Her supporting cast included a repertory company of young actors and actresses, most notably [[Swoosie Kurtz]], [[Dick Shawn]], [[Michael Keaton]], [[Judith Kahan]], [[David Letterman]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ess |first1=Ramsey |title=America Meets David Letterman and Michael Keaton on a Failed Mary Tyler Moore Variety Show |url=https://www.vulture.com/2013/08/america-meets-letterman-and-keaton-on-a-failed-mary-tyler-moore-variety-show.html |website=Vulture |date=9 August 2013 |access-date=13 May 2022}}</ref> and [[James Hampton (actor)|James Hampton]], an orchestra led by [[Alf Clausen]], and the Tony Stevens dancers.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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[[Category:1970s American sketch comedy television series]] |
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[[Category:CBS original programming]] |
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[[Category:English-language television shows]] |
[[Category:American English-language television shows]] |
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[[Category:Television series by MTM Enterprises]] |
[[Category:Television series by MTM Enterprises]] |
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| Mary | |
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| Genre | Variety show |
| Directed by | Robert Iscove |
| Presented by | Mary Tyler Moore |
| Starring | Mary Tyler Moore Swoosie Kurtz Dick Shawn Michael Keaton Judith Kahan David Letterman James Hampton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Tom Patchett Jay Tarses |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | MTM Enterprises |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | September 24 – October 8, 1978 |
Mary is an American comedy variety show hosted by and starring Mary Tyler Moore that aired Sundays at 8:00 pm (EST) on CBS from September 24 to October 8, 1978, with a total of three episodes aired over one season.
Synopsis
Mary was the attempt by
sitcom (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) from 1970 to 1977. Her supporting cast included a repertory company of young actors and actresses, most notably Swoosie Kurtz, Dick Shawn, Michael Keaton, Judith Kahan, David Letterman[1] and James Hampton, an orchestra led by Alf Clausen, and the Tony Stevens dancers.[citation needed
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Reception
Ratings were low and CBS cancelled Mary after only three episodes. It ranked 64th out of 114 shows that season with an average 16.1/25 rating/share.[2]
References
- ^ Ess, Ramsey (9 August 2013). "America Meets David Letterman and Michael Keaton on a Failed Mary Tyler Moore Variety Show". Vulture. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Ratings data" (PDF). www.americanradiohistory.com. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
Sources
- Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present
External links
- Mary at IMDb
