Mary_(1978_TV_series)

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Mary (1978 TV series)

1978 American variety show

For the 1985 sitcom, see Mary (1985 TV series).

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.

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Synopsis

Mary was the attempt by Mary Tyler Moore to return to network television after the triumph of her 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]

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

  1. [1]
    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.
  2. [2]
    "Ratings data" (PDF). www.americanradiohistory.com. Retrieved 2020-06-30.

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