QUIZ: Can You Remember the Classic Sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show?”

On September 19, 1970, audiences tuned in and fell instantly in love with “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” a series about a single working woman and her coworkers. The hilarious sitcom lasted seven seasons and resulted in three spin-offs. And thanks to reruns, the series has been introduced to many younger generations over the years. But how well do you remember this classic sitcom and all of the milestones of Mary Richards’ life? Take this quiz and find out.

On September 19, 1970, audiences tuned in and fell instantly in love with “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” a series about a single working woman and her coworkers. The hilarious sitcom lasted seven seasons and resulted in three spin-offs. And thanks to reruns, the series has been introduced to many younger generations over the years. But how well do you remember this classic sitcom and all of the milestones of Mary Richards’ life? Take this quiz and find out.

Betty White’s character Sue Ann Nivens had a nickname on her WJM-TV show. What was it?

  • Hostess with the Mostess
  • Happy Homemaker
  • Marvelous Mother

Sue Ann’s “Happy Homemaker” show often had ridiculous themes like “What’s all this fuss about famine?” And although the character came off as sweet, she was capable of backstabbing anyone at any time.

Sue Ann’s “Happy Homemaker” show often had ridiculous themes like “What’s all this fuss about famine?” And although the character came off as sweet, she was capable of backstabbing anyone at any time.

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What was the reason Mary and Rhoda started off badly in the series premiere titled “Love is All Around?"

  • Rhoda insulted Mary
  • They have different religious views
  • They both want the same apartment

The apartment was nothing more than a studio, but it was a lot better than Rhoda’s old place, which was a cramped attic. So naturally, when Mary also went for the studio apartment, Rhoda was upset.

The apartment was nothing more than a studio, but it was a lot better than Rhoda’s old place, which was a cramped attic. So naturally, when Mary also went for the studio apartment, Rhoda was upset.

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Why did Mary end up in the hospital in season 1, episode 20?

  • Heat stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Tonsillitis

Mary was hospitalized for tonsillitis in the episode titled “Hi!” But the original script had Mary going to the hospital to have a tattoo removed, but the actress didn’t like that idea, so it was changed.

Mary was hospitalized for tonsillitis in the episode titled “Hi!” But the original script had Mary going to the hospital to have a tattoo removed, but the actress didn’t like that idea, so it was changed.

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Why does Rhoda Morgenstern leave Minneapolis?

  • Bloomingdale’s offered her a job
  • Her mother Ida was sick
  • She read that NYC had more single men

Halfway through the sitcom’s run, the character Rhoda left Minneapolis and the series. But this was actually a good thing since she fell in love, got married, and got her own spin-off series, “Rhoda.”

Halfway through the sitcom’s run, the character Rhoda left Minneapolis and the series. But this was actually a good thing since she fell in love, got married, and got her own spin-off series, “Rhoda.”

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Who played Mary's friend Phyllis?

  • Valerie Harper
  • Cloris Leachman
  • Betty White

The actress played Phyllis, a longtime friend of Mary’s who became her landlord in Minneapolis. But the recurring character only appeared in 35 episodes of the series.

The actress played Phyllis, a longtime friend of Mary’s who became her landlord in Minneapolis. But the recurring character only appeared in 35 episodes of the series.

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What is Phyllis’s daughter’s name?

  • Beth
  • Gladys
  • Bess

Although she’s standoffish against Mary at first, the two of them eventually become close and Bess soon thought of Mary as a second mom. This was evident in the season 2 premiere when Phyllis asked Mary to talk to Bess about the facts of life.

Although she’s standoffish against Mary at first, the two of them eventually become close and Bess soon thought of Mary as a second mom. This was evident in the season 2 premiere when Phyllis asked Mary to talk to Bess about the facts of life.

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What animal is featured in the sitcom’s closing credits in the MTM Enterprises logo?

  • A puppy
  • A kitten
  • A horse

The kitten appeared in almost every episode of the series and was intended to be a parody of MGM’s lion. But in season 3, episode 23, Mary Tyler Moore appeared in the kitten’s place doing an imitation of Porky Pig’s famous line: “Th-th-th-th-that’s all, folks!"

The kitten appeared in almost every episode of the series and was intended to be a parody of MGM’s lion. But in season 3, episode 23, Mary Tyler Moore appeared in the kitten’s place doing an imitation of Porky Pig’s famous line: “Th-th-th-th-that’s all, folks!"

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What was it about Rhoda’s character that was considered groundbreaking back in the day?

  • She was divorced
  • She was Jewish
  • She was single and pregnant

Rhoda was the first female main character on any primetime television show that was Jewish. But that interesting tidbit wasn’t really mentioned until season 2 during the episode titled “A Girl’s Mother Is Not Her Friend.”

Rhoda was the first female main character on any primetime television show that was Jewish. But that interesting tidbit wasn’t really mentioned until season 2 during the episode titled “A Girl’s Mother Is Not Her Friend.”

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How many episodes of the series was Betty White originally supposed to appear in?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 5

Betty White was supposed to play Sue Ann Nivens for only one episode, but her comedic talents made her a hit with audiences. She then became a recurring character during seasons 4 through 7 of the series.

Betty White was supposed to play Sue Ann Nivens for only one episode, but her comedic talents made her a hit with audiences. She then became a recurring character during seasons 4 through 7 of the series.

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Which First Lady made a cameo during season 6, episode 18?

  • Nancy Reagan
  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
  • Betty Ford

The First Lady wowed the sitcom’s fans when she made a cameo appearance in the episode “The Seminar.” It was considered the first television cameo that any First Lady of the United States had ever made.

The First Lady wowed the sitcom’s fans when she made a cameo appearance in the episode “The Seminar.” It was considered the first television cameo that any First Lady of the United States had ever made.

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Although “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” featured a single woman as the lead, it wasn’t the first of its kind. What other show had a single female lead?

  • I Dream of Jeannie
  • That Girl
  • The Donna Reed Show

The ABC series “That Girl” starred Marlo Thomas as Anne Marrie, a single aspiring actress. Sadly, the show premiered and ended the same year that “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” premiered.

The ABC series “That Girl” starred Marlo Thomas as Anne Marrie, a single aspiring actress. Sadly, the show premiered and ended the same year that “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” premiered.

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Mary makes one of the following faux-pas during Chuckles the Clown’s funeral in season 6, episode 7. Which one was it?

  • She snores
  • She laughs
  • She sneezes

In the episode titled “Chuckles Bites the Dust,” she laughs at the funeral, which under normal circumstances would be okay given that Chuckles was a clown. But it was inappropriate given that everyone was mourning Chuckles.

In the episode titled “Chuckles Bites the Dust,” she laughs at the funeral, which under normal circumstances would be okay given that Chuckles was a clown. But it was inappropriate given that everyone was mourning Chuckles.

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What other show did Ted Knight, aka Ted Baxter, appear on after “The Mary Tyler Moore Show?”

  • Fantasy Island
  • Three’s Company
  • Too Close for Comfort

The series ran from 1980 to 1987 and was considered a major hit. Unfortunately, the series ended when Ted Knight passed away unexpectedly from colon cancer at the age of 62.

The series ran from 1980 to 1987 and was considered a major hit. Unfortunately, the series ended when Ted Knight passed away unexpectedly from colon cancer at the age of 62.

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Which show aired after “The Mary Tyler Moore Show?”

  • Eight is Enough
  • The Brady Bunch
  • The Bob Newhart Show

MTM Enterprises had two huge hits on their hands. One was “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and the other was “The Bob Newhart Show.” Another fun fact was that MTM Enterprises was run by Grant Tinker, who was Mary Tyler Moore’s husband.

MTM Enterprises had two huge hits on their hands. One was “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and the other was “The Bob Newhart Show.” Another fun fact was that MTM Enterprises was run by Grant Tinker, who was Mary Tyler Moore’s husband.

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Which actress played Rhoda’s eccentric and often times overbearing mother, Ida?

  • Eileen Brennan
  • Nancy Walker
  • Charlotte Rae

Despite being 4’11, Nancy Walker made a huge impression on the series as Ida, Rhoda’s overbearing mother. Her performance earned her several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Unfortunately, she didn’t win any.

Despite being 4’11, Nancy Walker made a huge impression on the series as Ida, Rhoda’s overbearing mother. Her performance earned her several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Unfortunately, she didn’t win any.

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Where does Mary move to at the beginning of season 6?

  • A high-rise apartment building
  • A suburban ranch house
  • An Ashram

Since Rhoda and Phyllis had already moved on with their lives, Mary felt that it was time for a new move, too. So she moved into a one-bedroom high-rise apartment in season 6.

Since Rhoda and Phyllis had already moved on with their lives, Mary felt that it was time for a new move, too. So she moved into a one-bedroom high-rise apartment in season 6.

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Why did Mary Tyler Moore have to wear a wig during the sitcom’s first season?

  • To not look like Laura Petrie
  • She had alopecia
  • To get that popular 1960s beehive hairstyle

Producers feared that Mary would be confused with Laura Petrie, which was her character on “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” They felt that viewers would think that Laura left Rob, even though Moore was playing Mary, a completely different character in the new sitcom.

Producers feared that Mary would be confused with Laura Petrie, which was her character on “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” They felt that viewers would think that Laura left Rob, even though Moore was playing Mary, a completely different character in the new sitcom.

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What is Rhoda’s occupation?

  • Secretary
  • Store window dresser
  • Vice president

Rhoda got promoted to “Manager in Charge of Windows” which was just fancy talk for store window dresser. But she did a marvelous job at it.

Rhoda got promoted to “Manager in Charge of Windows” which was just fancy talk for store window dresser. But she did a marvelous job at it.

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Who said: “You’ve got spunk. I hate spunk!”

  • Lou Grant
  • Sue Ann Niven
  • Rhoda Morgenstern

Lou told Mary this in season 1, episode 1 shortly after the two of them met. Ironically, the actors had a rough time finding the right chemistry in the beginning, but eventually, the two of them became very good friends in real life.

Lou told Mary this in season 1, episode 1 shortly after the two of them met. Ironically, the actors had a rough time finding the right chemistry in the beginning, but eventually, the two of them became very good friends in real life.

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What topic did the sitcom cover in season 2, episode 23?

  • Anti-Semitism
  • Polygamy
  • Gay Rights

In the episode titled “Some of My Best Friends are Rhoda,” Mary learned that her new friend was anti-semitic when she didn't want to invite Rhoda to her tennis club.

In the episode titled “Some of My Best Friends are Rhoda,” Mary learned that her new friend was anti-semitic when she didn't want to invite Rhoda to her tennis club.

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What’s so unique about Phyllis’s husband, Lars?

  • He’s in a wheelchair
  • He’s mute
  • We never see him

Phyllis does speak about her husband Lars an awful lot on the show, but unfortunately, the audience never gets to see him. All they learn about the character is that he’s a dermatologist with some likeability issues.

Phyllis does speak about her husband Lars an awful lot on the show, but unfortunately, the audience never gets to see him. All they learn about the character is that he’s a dermatologist with some likeability issues.

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Which moment in the sitcom’s opening sequence led to a statue being erected in Minneapolis?

  • Mary tossing her hat in the air
  • Mary tripping on the sidewalk
  • Mary getting splashed with water

In the opening sequence, Mary tosses her hat while standing at the intersection of South 7th Street and Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. In 2002, TV Land placed a statue in the same spot to honor this famous moment in the show.

In the opening sequence, Mary tosses her hat while standing at the intersection of South 7th Street and Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. In 2002, TV Land placed a statue in the same spot to honor this famous moment in the show.

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What did Mary do in the episode “Will Mary Richards Go to Jail?”

  • Jaywalking
  • Tax evasion
  • Refusing to reveal a source’s name

In season 5, episode 6, Mary refused to give up the name of her source when the feds arrived. She even kept her mouth shut despite being forced to appear in front of a grand jury.

In season 5, episode 6, Mary refused to give up the name of her source when the feds arrived. She even kept her mouth shut despite being forced to appear in front of a grand jury.

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Who’s the man that Mary Tyler Moore was eating lunch with during the show’s opening sequence?

  • Co-star Ted Baxter
  • Dick Van Dyke
  • Her husband

At the time, Mary Tyler Moore’s husband, Grant Tinker was seen eating lunch with her during the opening sequence. Tinker was also one of the show’s producers. But Moore and Tinker later split in 1981.

At the time, Mary Tyler Moore’s husband, Grant Tinker was seen eating lunch with her during the opening sequence. Tinker was also one of the show’s producers. But Moore and Tinker later split in 1981.

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Which sensitive gender issue was addressed in season 3, episode 1?

  • Voting rights
  • Equal pay
  • Gender equality

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” really pushed the boundaries of television in the episode “The Good-Time News” to discuss the topic of equal pay. Then again, the show also covered other topics like premarital relations, which was considered taboo at the time.

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” really pushed the boundaries of television in the episode “The Good-Time News” to discuss the topic of equal pay. Then again, the show also covered other topics like premarital relations, which was considered taboo at the time.

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Which of the following TV characters reunited for a TV film in 2000?

  • Mary and Lou
  • Lou and Murray
  • Mary and Rhoda

The two-hour ABC TV movie, “Mary and Rhoda,” starring Moore and Harper, was intended to be a pilot for a new series. Unfortunately, the project was never produced.

The two-hour ABC TV movie, “Mary and Rhoda,” starring Moore and Harper, was intended to be a pilot for a new series. Unfortunately, the project was never produced.

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Which star portrayed the minister at Ted and Georgette’s wedding?

  • Ted Danson
  • John Goodman
  • John Ritter

The actor played a newly ordained minister who was in the middle of a tennis match when he got called away to preside over Ted and Georgette’s wedding. Unfortunately, everything was in such a rush that he didn’t even have time to change out of his tennis clothes.

The actor played a newly ordained minister who was in the middle of a tennis match when he got called away to preside over Ted and Georgette’s wedding. Unfortunately, everything was in such a rush that he didn’t even have time to change out of his tennis clothes.

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Season one’s theme song contained a different version of the line “You’re going to make it after all.” What was the line?

  • You’re going to take it after all
  • She's going to make it after all
  • You might just make it after all

This version of the line was more appropriate given that Mary was delving into an uncertain future at the beginning of the show. But as the character evolved, producers felt that it was necessary to change the lyrics from “might just” to “going to.”

This version of the line was more appropriate given that Mary was delving into an uncertain future at the beginning of the show. But as the character evolved, producers felt that it was necessary to change the lyrics from “might just” to “going to.”

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What was the name of the award that Mary and her fellow co-workers would occasionally get nominated for?

  • Teddy Award
  • Heady Award
  • Eddy Award

The annual Teddy Awards always brought on some form of misfortune or chaos, like when Rhoda tricked Mary into thinking that they had called her name in season 1, episode 9.

The annual Teddy Awards always brought on some form of misfortune or chaos, like when Rhoda tricked Mary into thinking that they had called her name in season 1, episode 9.

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Mary Tyler Moore eventually moved on and produced a series of hit shows. But which of the following was not one of them?

  • Dynasty
  • Hill Street Blues
  • The White Shadow

Moore and her husband at the time, Grant Tinker, used their studio MTM Enterprises to produce hits like “Hill Street Blues,” "St. Elsewhere,” and “WKRP in Cincinnati.” But “Dynasty” was not among them.

Moore and her husband at the time, Grant Tinker, used their studio MTM Enterprises to produce hits like “Hill Street Blues,” "St. Elsewhere,” and “WKRP in Cincinnati.” But “Dynasty” was not among them.

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In the episode “The Last Show,” who was the only character to not get fired from the news station?

  • Murray
  • Lou
  • Ted

In this episode, the station got a new owner who decided to make some major changes, which included firing a lot of the original staff. Sadly, he chose to get rid of everyone but Ted, who is ironically the most incompetent employee.

In this episode, the station got a new owner who decided to make some major changes, which included firing a lot of the original staff. Sadly, he chose to get rid of everyone but Ted, who is ironically the most incompetent employee.

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Which type of vehicle does Mary drive when she’s heading to Minneapolis?

  • Lincoln Continental
  • Chevy Chevette
  • Ford Mustang

Mary was driving a white 1970 Mustang while heading to Minneapolis. But she eventually upgraded by opting for a newer model as the series progressed.

Mary was driving a white 1970 Mustang while heading to Minneapolis. But she eventually upgraded by opting for a newer model as the series progressed.

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Who made history at the Emmy Awards by being the only performer to win awards for the same character in a drama and comedy category?

  • Mary Tyler Moore
  • Ed Asner
  • Valerie Harper

When “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” ended, actor Ed Asner continued to play the character Lou Grant in a TV drama series. And luckily for him, he won Emmys for his comedic and dramatic roles.

When “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” ended, actor Ed Asner continued to play the character Lou Grant in a TV drama series. And luckily for him, he won Emmys for his comedic and dramatic roles.

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Which of the following was not part of Mary’s look on the series?

  • Scarf
  • Turtleneck
  • Barrette

Mary Tyler Moore was a total fashion icon and so was her character, Mary Richards. But while she was seen in different types of scarves, belts, and turtlenecks during the run of the series, she never wore a barrette.

Mary Tyler Moore was a total fashion icon and so was her character, Mary Richards. But while she was seen in different types of scarves, belts, and turtlenecks during the run of the series, she never wore a barrette.

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Which of these original cast members worked with each other before the show and disliked each other?

  • Ted Knight and Ed Asner
  • Gavin MacLeod and Cloris Leachman
  • Valerie Harper and Mary Tyler Moore

MacLeod and Leachman’s characters didn’t have much interaction on the show, and perhaps that was a good thing since they didn’t like each other at the time. But they did patch things up eventually.

MacLeod and Leachman’s characters didn’t have much interaction on the show, and perhaps that was a good thing since they didn’t like each other at the time. But they did patch things up eventually.

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Which cast members had appeared in Elvis Presley’s final movie “Change of Habit?”

  • Cloris Leachman and Gavin MacLeod
  • Mary Tyler Moore and Gavin MacLeod
  • Betty White and Georgia Engel

Moore claimed that Elvis told her that he had a crush on her. Elvis also made this wild claim: "I slept with every one of my leading ladies except one." Moore then replied: "I don’t want to bust anyone’s cover, but I know who the 'one' is."

Moore claimed that Elvis told her that he had a crush on her. Elvis also made this wild claim: "I slept with every one of my leading ladies except one." Moore then replied: "I don’t want to bust anyone’s cover, but I know who the 'one' is."

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What was the last thing Lou told his colleagues in the show’s final episode?

  • “I treasure you people.”
  • “Hasta la vista, baby.”
  • "So long, suckers!"

In the series finale “The Last Show,” which was season 7, episode 24, Lou told his colleagues a single, touching line that resonated with them; “I treasure you people.”

In the series finale “The Last Show,” which was season 7, episode 24, Lou told his colleagues a single, touching line that resonated with them; “I treasure you people.”

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Which of the following young actors played Laurie Slaughter; one of Murray and Marie’s five kids?

  • Tatum O’Neal
  • Helen Hunt
  • Jodie Foster

The actress was 15 when she landed the role of Murray’s daughter in season 7, episode 20. But the Slaughter family also had other siblings which included three sisters named Bonnie, Ellen and Susie as well as an adopted Vietnamese brother, Le Chan.

The actress was 15 when she landed the role of Murray’s daughter in season 7, episode 20. But the Slaughter family also had other siblings which included three sisters named Bonnie, Ellen and Susie as well as an adopted Vietnamese brother, Le Chan.

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How old was Mary when she moved to Minneapolis?

  • 35
  • 30
  • 20

She was 30, single, and a working class gal who wasn’t really in a rush to find a man and get hitched. This made Mary Richards a total girlboss during the show’s original run.

She was 30, single, and a working class gal who wasn’t really in a rush to find a man and get hitched. This made Mary Richards a total girlboss during the show’s original run.

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Which TV news anchor was featured in season 4, episode 21?

  • Walter Cronkite
  • Peter Jennings
  • David Brinkley

During Ted’s campaign to win an award he had sought after for six years, Walter Cronkite showed up in the newsroom. This made Ted believe that he might have finally won.

During Ted’s campaign to win an award he had sought after for six years, Walter Cronkite showed up in the newsroom. This made Ted believe that he might have finally won.

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How many spin-off shows were produced as a result of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show?"

  • 4
  • 3
  • 1

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” produced three-spin-offs. Two of them were sitcoms named “Rhoda” and “Phyllis.” The third series was actually an hour-long drama called "Lou Grant."

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” produced three-spin-offs. Two of them were sitcoms named “Rhoda” and “Phyllis.” The third series was actually an hour-long drama called "Lou Grant."

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Which of the following original cast members did not win an Emmy for their work on the show?

  • Ted Knight
  • Valerie Harper
  • Gavin MacLeod

Gavin MacLeod and Georgia Engel were both nominated for being supporting characters on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Unfortunately, neither performer won an Emmy.

Gavin MacLeod and Georgia Engel were both nominated for being supporting characters on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Unfortunately, neither performer won an Emmy.

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Who did Mary kiss in season 7, episode 23?

  • Murray
  • The mailman
  • Lou

Mary had never been able to call Lou anything other than Mr. Grant throughout the series. So, while she did kiss him in the episode, it wasn’t exactly the kind of kiss that lead to anything.

Mary had never been able to call Lou anything other than Mr. Grant throughout the series. So, while she did kiss him in the episode, it wasn’t exactly the kind of kiss that lead to anything.

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Who was irate after learning that they were excluded from Mary’s dinner party in season 4, episode 10?

  • Ted
  • Murray
  • Rhoda

In the episode titled “The Dinner Party,” Ted had a hissy fit after discovering that he was left out of Mary’s dinner party. To add insult to injury, she had served Veal Prince Orloff.

In the episode titled “The Dinner Party,” Ted had a hissy fit after discovering that he was left out of Mary’s dinner party. To add insult to injury, she had served Veal Prince Orloff.

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Why did Mary move to Minneapolis?

  • To move in with her old friend Phyllis
  • To get a new start
  • To work at WJM-TV

Mary Richards was originally supposed to move to Minneapolis after a divorce. But in those days, divorce was highly controversial. So, the creators changed that detail to Mary having just broken off her engagement.

Mary Richards was originally supposed to move to Minneapolis after a divorce. But in those days, divorce was highly controversial. So, the creators changed that detail to Mary having just broken off her engagement.

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Which personal challenge did Ted confess to Mary in season 6, episode 18?

  • Alcoholism
  • Incontinence
  • Infertility

In the episode named “Ted and the Kid,” Ted shared that he and Georgette were going through fertility issues. So they adopted a 12-year-old boy named David. But then, Georgette got pregnant.

In the episode named “Ted and the Kid,” Ted shared that he and Georgette were going through fertility issues. So they adopted a 12-year-old boy named David. But then, Georgette got pregnant.

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Which TV station hired Mary in the pilot episode?

  • WJM-TV
  • WPLP
  • WPBH

The news station is totally fictitious and also one of the lowest rated newsrooms in the Twin Cities. And yet, it became Mary’s work home throughout the entire series.

The news station is totally fictitious and also one of the lowest rated newsrooms in the Twin Cities. And yet, it became Mary’s work home throughout the entire series.

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Which show was not part of CBS’s Saturday night lineup alongside “The Mary Tyler Moore Show?”

  • The Carol Burnett Show
  • All in the Family
  • Bonanza

The CBS lineup began with “All in the Family,” followed by “M*A*S*H,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” and “The Carol Burnett Show.”

The CBS lineup began with “All in the Family,” followed by “M*A*S*H,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” and “The Carol Burnett Show.”

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Who was Phyllis’s husband having an affair with in season 4, episode 1?

  • Sue Ann Nivens
  • Georgette Baxter
  • Rhoda

"The Lars Affair" was Betty White’s debut episode as Sue Ann Nivens. Cloris Leachman, who played Phyllis, delivered the classic line “I’m going to rip her face off,” in this episode.

"The Lars Affair" was Betty White’s debut episode as Sue Ann Nivens. Cloris Leachman, who played Phyllis, delivered the classic line “I’m going to rip her face off,” in this episode.

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Which character’s gay sibling appeared in season 3?

  • Mary Richards
  • Phyllis Lindstrom
  • Lou Grant

Actor Robert Moore played Ben Sutherland, the first non-stereotypical gay person on TV. Another major milestone this episode surpassed was that it was believed to be the first time the word gay was used on television in a manner other than to describe happiness.

Actor Robert Moore played Ben Sutherland, the first non-stereotypical gay person on TV. Another major milestone this episode surpassed was that it was believed to be the first time the word gay was used on television in a manner other than to describe happiness.

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