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Season One Love Is All Around w: James L. Brooks & Allan Burns d: Jay Sandrich Rebounding from a broken romance, Mary
1.02 (7002) [2] 26 Sep 70 Today I am a Ma'am w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich Alarmed at the prospect of being 30 and still single, Mary reluctantly allows Rhoda to talk her into inviting some supposedly eligible male friends to a party in Mary's apartment. (RP) Richard Schaal Howard Arnell Jack DeMave Armand Lynton Sheila Wells Nancy Lynton David Hayward Mailroom Boy 1.03 (7003) [3] 03 Oct 70 Bess, You Is My Daughter Now w: John D. F. Black d: Jay Sandrich Mary finds herself in a delicate situation when she unwittingly goes from being Bess' babysitter to being her adoptive mother, a situation that Phyllis cannot deal with. (RP) Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom 1.04 (7004) [4] 10 Oct 70 Divorce Isn't Everything w: Treva Silverman d: Alan Rafkin Mary and Rhoda join a club for divorced people, called the "Better Luck Next Time" club, to get group rates for a trip to Europe, but their plans backfire when Mary gets elected to the club's executive board. (R) Shelley Berman Dr. Walter Udall Jane Connell Karen Norris Patte Finley Sparkie Gino Conforti Roy Dave Ketchum Hal Vernon Weddle Salesman Note: Edward Asner did not appear in this epi- sode. 1.05 (7005) [5] 17 Oct 70 Keep Your Guard Up w: Steve Pritzker d: Alan Rafkin Frank Carelli, an ex-football player turned insurance salesman, attaches himself to Mary in hopes of getting a job at WJM as a sportscaster. (RP) John Schuck Frank Carelli Timothy Brown Timothy Brown Note: Ted Knight did not appear in this episode. 1.06 (7006) [6] 24 Oct 70 Support Your Local Mother w: James L. Brooks & Allan Burns d: Allan Rafkin Mary finds herself caught between Rhoda and her mother Ida when Mrs. Morgenstern, a mem-, ber of the keep-them-feeiing-guilty school of child rearing, comes to Minneapolis for a visit and Rhoda refuses to see her. (RP) Nancy Walker Ida Morgenstern Note: Emmy Award - Outstanding writing achievement in comedy (series). 1.07 (7007) [7] 31 Oct 70 Toulouse-Lautrec Is One of My Favorite Artists w: Lloyd Turner & Gordon Mitchell d: Jay Sandrich Mary becomes involved romantically with a writer who appears on a WJM news program, and becomes acutely aware of the fact that he is several inches shorter than she is. (R) Hamid Hamilton Camp Eric Mathews Robert Rothwell Floor Manager Note: Ted Knight did not appear in this epi- sode. Emmy Award - Outstanding directorial achievement in comedy (series). 1.08 (7008) [8] 07 Nov 70 The Snow Must Go On w. David Davis & Lorenzo Music d: Jay Sandrich A heavy snowstorm forces Mary to produce her first news program: A broadcast of local election results which must remain on until a winner is declared. (R) Ivor Francis Father Flint Richard Schaal Chuckles the Clown Robert Rothwell Floor Manager Mimi Kirk Phone Girl 1.09 (7009) [9] 14 Nov 70 Bob and Rhoda and Teddy and Mary w: Bob Rodgers d: Peter Baldwin Mary's enthusiasm at being nominated for her first Teddy Award is dampened by Rhoda's new boyfriend Bob, who displays more interest in Mary than he does in Rhoda. (R) Greg Mullavey Bob Peterson Henry Corden Wedding Guest Dick Patterson Master of Ceremonies 1.10 (7010) [10] 21 Nov 70 Assistant Wanted, Female w: Treva Silverman d: Peter Baldwin When she finds herself unable to keep up with her increasingly heavy workload, Mary hires Phyllis as her newsroom assistant, with disas- trous results. (RP) John Amos Gordy 1.11 (7011) [11] 28 Nov 70 1040 or Fight w: David Davis & Lorenzo Music d: Jay Sandrich Mary's income tax return is audited by an IRS auditor who takes more of an interest in Mary than he does in her taxes, even though he won't admit it. (R) Paul Sand Robert C. Brand David Hayward Delivery Boy Gloria Lord Waitress Note: Edward Asner did not appear in this epi- sode. 1.12.(7012) [12] 05 Dec 70 Anchorman Overboard w: Lorenzo Music d: Jay Sandrich When a speaking engagement for Ted Baxter at Phyllis' club turns into a demoralizing experi- ence, Mary is faced with the task of restoring his self-confidence. (P) Bill Fiore Dave Curson Bob Duggan Clock Man 1.13 (7013) [13] 12 Dec 70 He's All Yours w: Bob Rodgers d: Jay Sandrich Mary is forced to hold off the amorous advances of a young cameraman at the studio, a nephew of Lou's, who is telling everyone a dif- ferent story than she is about what happened when she invited him home for supper. (RP) Wes Stern Allen Stevens 1.14 (7014) [14] 19 Dec 70 Christmas and the Hard-Luck Kid II w: James L. Brooks & Allan Burns d: Jay Sandrich Mary is forced to cancel her planned trip home and make the best of things when she finds out that she has to work on Christmas Day. (RP) Ned Wertimer Fred Henry Corden Charlie's Voice 1.15 (7015) [15] 02 Jan 71 Howard's Girl w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich Mary begins dating Paul Arnell, the brother of her former boyfriend Howard, but Mrs. Arnell persists in believing that Mary and Howard are engaged. (R) Richard Schaal Paul Arnell Henry Jones Mr. Arnell Mary Jackson Mrs. Arnell 1.16 (7016) [16] 09 Jan 70 Party Is Such Sweet Sorrow w: Martin Cohan d: Jay Sandrich Mary sadly prepares to leave her newsroom friends to begin a job as a producer at a rival station, but she has second thoughts when they throw a farewell party for her. (RP) Richard Clair Bob Freelander John Amos Gordy 1.17 (7017) [17] 16 Jan 71 Just a Lunch w: James L. Brooks & Allan Burns d: Bruce Bilson After accepting an innocent invitation to go to lunch, Mary finds herself becoming romantically involved with a married man against her wishes. (R) Monte Markham John Corcoran Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter Gloria Lord Woman in Restaurant 1.18 (7018) [18] 23 Jan 71 Second Story Story w: Steve Pritzker d: Jay Sandrich Mary loses first her clothes and then her fur- niture when her apartment is burglarized twice within the space of a couple of days. (RP) Bob Dishy Officer Larry Tully Vic Tayback Officer Jackson Burt Mustin Old Man James McCallion Ed Sprinkle 1.19 (7019) [19] 30 Jan 71 We Closed in Minneapolis w: Kenny Solms & Gail Parent D: Jay Sandrich Murray's joy at learning that his oft-rejected newsroom play, All Work and No Play, will be produced is offset by the news that the leading role will be played by Ted. (R) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter Elliot Street Milt 1.20 (7020) [20] 06 Feb 71 Hi! w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich When Mary checks into the hospital to have her tonsils removed, she draws a cantankerous roommate who rejects her numerous attempts at friendship. (R) Pat Carroll Loretta Kuhne Bruce Kirby Bert Lynn Wood Nurse Robert Casper Anesthesiologist Arthur Abelson Attendant 1.21 (7021) [21] 13 Feb 71 The Boss Isn't Coming to Dinner w: David Davis & Lorenzo Music d: Jay Sandrich Mary becomes involved when she learns the reason for Lou's repeated refusals of her invita- tions to supper: He and his wife have separated. (R) John Amos Gordy Paul Micale Waiter 1.22 (7022) [22] 20 Feb 71 A Friend in Deed w: Susan Silver d: Jay Sandrich An obnoxious childhood friend uses her rela- tionship with Mary to introduce herself to, and impose upon, the rest of the newsroom staff. (R) Patte Finley Twinks 1.23 (7023) [23] 27 Feb 71 Smokey the Bear Wants You w: Steve Pritzker d: Jay Sandrich Rhoda is at a loss when she finds out that the man she has fallen in love with is a former exec- utive who has dropped out and plans to go back to school to prepare for his new career as a for- est ranger. (R) Michael Callan Chuck Pelligrini 1.24 (7024) [24] 06 Mar 71 The 45-Year-Old Man w: George Kirgo d: Herbert Kenwith When a drop in the news show ratings cause Lou to be fired, Mary tries to get his job back by going to see the station owner: Wild Jack Munroe. (-) Slim Pickens Wild Jack Munroe John Amos Gordy Richard Roat Mr. Phelps Sid Clute Everett Edwards Richard Libertini Big Chicken
2.01 (7101) [25]
18 Sep 71
2.02 (7102) [26] 25 Sep 71 I am Curious Cooper w: David Davis & Lorenzo Music d: Jay Sandrich Lou breaks his long-standing rule about fixing people up when he arranges a date for Mary with a middle-aged bachelor friend of his, and then becomes upset when the romance doesn't work out as he had planned. (R) Michael Constantine Mike Cooper Shizuko Iwamatsu Mama Moto 2.03 (7103) [27] 02 Oct 71 He's No Heavy ... He's My Brother w: Allan Burns d: Jerry Paris When the office schedule forces Mary to take a last-minute, winter vacation, she and Rhoda decide to go to Mexico, but they are asked to fulfill a mysterious favor in exchange for reser- vations. (R) Frank Ramirez Gustavo John Amos Gordy Annette Molen Jackie 2.04 (7104) [28] 09 Oct 71 Room 223 w: Susan Silver d: Jay Sandrich In order to do better at her job, Mary enrolls in a night school journalism class and ends up dating the instructor. (RP) Michael Tolan Dan Whitfield Val Bisoglio Mr. DeForest Florida Freibus Mrs. Marshall 2.05 (7105) [29] 16 Oct 71 A Girl's Best Mother Is Not Her Friend w: David Davis & Lorenzo Music d: Jay Sandrich Rhoda's mother returns for a visit and tries to be pals with her daughter after seeing how well Mary gets along with her mother, and what good friends Bess and Phyllis are. (RP) Nancy Walker Ida Morgenstern Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom 2.06 (7106) [30] 23 Oct 71 Cover Boy w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich When Ted's brother, a professional model, arrives in town, he revives a long-standing sib- ling rivalry as each brother tries to out-do the other. (R) Jack Cassidy Hal Baxter 2.07 (7107) [31] 30 Oct 71 Didn't You Used to be...Wait...Don't Tell Me w: Allan Burns d: Jay Sandrich When Mary attends her high school reunion, she encounters many faces from her past, including a former boyfriend that she'd prefer to forget. (R) Jack Riley Eldon Golfax Ron Masak Ed Mims Richard Schaal Howard Arnell Pippa Scott Estelle Kermit Murdock Mr. Vandermast 2.08 (7108) [32] 06 Nov 71 Thoroughly Unmilitant Mary w: Martin Cohan d: Jay Sandrich When a union strike causes all the writers and performers at the station to hit the picket line, Mary and Lou are forced to write and deliver the news by themselves. (R) Dick Baiduzzi Al Larry Gelman Herb John Amos Gordy Paul Micale Waiter 2.09 (7109) [33] 13 Nov 71 And Now, Sitting In for Ted Baxter w: Steve Pritzker d: Jerry Paris Ted's worst fears are realized when he's forced to take a vacation he doesn't want, and his replacement turns out to be a huge success. (R) Jed Allen Rod Porter William Woodson Big Voice Man 2.10 (7110) [34] 20 Nov 71 Don't Break the Chain w: David Davis & Lorenzo Music d: Jerry Paris Afthough she thinks the idea is silly, Mary answers a chain-letter she got from Lou, and receives an unexpected reply as a result. (R) Jack DeMave Armand Lynton Gino Conforti Roy Martoni 2.11 (7111) [35] 27 Nov 71 The Six-and-a-Half-Year Itch w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich Lou receives a shock when he takes Mary and Rhoda to see a John Wayne movie and sees his son-in-law there with a woman who is not his daughter. (R) Lawence Pressman Bill Phelps Elizabeth Berger Patti Woods 2.12 (7112) [36] 04 Dec 71 ...Is a Friend in Need w: Susan Silver d: Jay Sandrich When Rhoda loses her job as a window- dresser, Mary is puzzled at her seeming reluc- tance to find another. (RP) Beverly Sanders Waitress 2.13 (7113) [37] 11 Dec 71 The Square-Shaped Room w: Susan Silver d: Jay Sandrich With his wffe out of town for a few days, Lou hires Rhoda to redecorate his living room, but she soon finds that her flamboyant tastes do not agree with his more conservative ones. (RP) No guest cast 2.14 (7114) [38] 18 Dec 71 Ted Over Heels w: David Davis & Lorenzo Music d: Peter Baldwin The newsroom staff is surprised to learn that Ted has fallen in love with the daughter of the star of the Chuckles the Clown show. (R) Arlene Golonka Betty Bowerchuck 2.15 (7115) [39] 01 Jan 72 The Five-Minute Dress w: Pat Nardo & Gloria Banta d: Jay Sandrich Mary is excited about dating a handsome poli- tician who is one of the governor's top aides, but her enthusiasm fades as he keeps breaking dates. (RP) No guest cast. 2.16 (7116) [40] 08 Jan 72 Feeb w: Dick Clair & Jenna McMahon d: Peter Baldwin A guilty Mary hires an incompetent girl as her assistant because she was responsible for the girl losing her previous job as a waitress. (R) Barbara Sharma Randy Barbara Barnet Doreen Skinner Jack Manning Restaurant Manager 2.17 (7117) [41] 15 Jan 72 The Slaughter Affair w: Rick Mittleman d: Peter Baldwin Murray takes on an extra job as a cab driver to earn extra money so he can buy his wife a car as a present for their tenth wedding anniver- sary. (R) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter 2.18 (7118) [42] 22 Jan 72 Baby Sit-Com w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich When Mary gets a phone call from a former boyfriend who is back in town for a few days after agreeing to babysit Bess for the weekend, she turns to Lou for help. (RP) Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom Joshua Bryant Sandy Leslie Graves Dee-Dee 2.19 (7119) [43] 29 Jan 72 More Than Neighbors w: Steve Pritzker d: Jay Sandrich When the apartment directly below Mary's becomes available, Ted decides to move in, but Mary and Rhoda, who aren't as excited by the idea as Ted is, try to dissuade him. (RP) Jack Bender Michael Lee Yvone Wilder Barbara Gardener 2.20 (7120) [44] 05 Feb 72 The Care and Feeding of Parents w: Dick Clair & Jenna McMahon d: Jay Sandrich After Bess gets an 'A' in school for a composi- tion about 'The Care And Feeding Of Parents,' Phyllis tries to get her to expand it into a book, and calls on Mary for help. (RP) Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom John Locke Sam Turner Brad Trumbull Mr. Mitchell 2.21 (7121) [45] 12 Feb 72 Where There's Smoke, There's Rhoda w: Martin Cohan d: Peter Baldwin A fire destroys Rhoda's apartment and threa- tens her friendship with Mary when she moves into Mary's apartment for a few days, and the two friends find themselves getting an each other's nerves. (RP) John Amos Gordy Michael Bell Fireman 2.22 (7122) [46] 19 Feb 72 You Certainly Are a Big Boy w: Martin Cohan d: Jay Sandrich After Mary begins dating a handsome archi- tect who has come to sketch her building, she is surprised to discover that his son is almost as old as she is. (RP) Bradford Dillman Matt Bryan John Rubenstein Matt Bryan Jr. Beverly Sanders Waitress 2.23 (7123) [47] 26 Feb 72 Some of My Best Friends Are Rhoda w: Steve Pritzker d: Peter Baldwin Mary becomes friends with a girl who ran into her car, but quickly ends the friendship when she learns that the girl is prejudiced. (RP) Mary Frann Joanne Forbes 2.24 (7124) [48] 04 Mar 72 His Two Right Arms w: Jim Parker & Arnold Margolin d: Jay Sandrich When Mary learns that the city councilman she has lined up as guest on 'Face the People' is totally ignorant of current events, she tries to prepare him so he can make a respectable appearance on the show. (R) Bill Daily Pete Peterson Janet Maclachan Sherry Wilson Carol Androsky Jennifer Riley Wally Taylor Walter Ellis Isabel Sanford Mrs. Wilson Philippa Harris Woman from Audience Davis Roberts Man from Audience The Good-Time News w: James L. Brooks & Allan Burns d: Hal Cooper When the station manager decides that it's time to change the image of The Six O'Clock News, he assigns Mary the task of making it more informal. (R) John Amos Gordy Robert Hogan Jack Stoneham Patrick Campbell Bartender 3.02 (7202) [50] 23 Sep 72 What Is Mary Richards Really Like? w: Susan Silver d: Jerry Belson Against Lou's advice, Mary grants an inter- view to a newspaper columnist who is a cham- pion word twister, and ends up accepting a date from him. (R) Peter Haskell Mark Williams 3.03 (7203) [51] 30 Sep 72 Who's in Charge Here? w: Martin Cohan d: Jay Sandrich Lou's promotion to the position of program director creates problems for the newsroom when Murray takes over his old job. (RP) Joan Tompkins Mrs. Thorn uncredited Chuckles The Clown 3.04 (7204) [52] 07 Oct 72 Enter Rhoda's Parents w: Martin Cohan d: Jay Sandrich When Rhoda's parents come to Minneapolis for a visit her mother confides that their mar- riage is on the rocks, even if her father doesn't know it yet. (R) Nancy Walker Ida Morgenstern Harold Gould Martin Morgenstern Note: Ted Knight does not appear in this episode. 3.05 (7205) [53] 14 Oct 72 It's Whether You Win or Lose w: Martin Donovan d: Jay Sandrich Murray loses a lot of money to Ted in a poker game arranged by Mary to make up for Lou's cancelled trip to Las Vegas, and makes a wild double-or-nothing bet based on Ted's ability to deliver his lines to win it back. (R) John Amos Gordy Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter Patrick Campbell Pat Note: Emmy Award - Outstanding directorial achievement in comedy (series). 3.06 (7206) [54] 21 Oct 72 Rhoda the Beautiful w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich Despite losing 20 pounds, and Mary's efforts to convince her otherwise, Rhoda still feels fat, until she enters a beauty contest being spon- sored by the store she works in. (RP) No guest cast 3.07 (7207) [55] 28 Oct 72 Just Around the Corner w: Steve Pritzker d: Jay Sandrich Mary has mixed feelings about the news that her parents are moving to Minneapolis to be close to their daughter. (R) Nanette Fabray Dottie Richards Bill Quinn Walter Richards 3.08 (7209) [56] 04 Nov 72 But Seriously, Folks w: Ed. Weinberger d: Peter Baldwin Mary becomes romantically involved with a comedy writer working for Chuckles the Clown who really wants to be a stand-up comedian. (R) Jerry Van Dyke Wes Callison Rudy Deluca Nightclub Manager Ethel Reda Leopold Woman 3.09 (7208) [57] 11 Nov 72 Farmer Ted and the News w: Martin Donovan d: Jay Sandrich When Ted decides to earn extra money by doing television commercials, he and his "agent" trick Lou into giving him a non-exclusive contract. (R) Lorene Tuttle Bella Swann 3.10 (7210) [58] 18 Nov 72 Have I Found a Guy for You w: Charlotte Brown d: Hal Cooper Mary becomes the third side of a fractured triangle when a couple who have been friends of hers for years separate, and she begins seeing the busband. (R) Bert Convy Jack Foster Beth Howland Linda Foster Dan Keough Arthur Price 3.11 (7211) [59] 25 Nov 72 You've Got a Friend w: Steve Pritzker d: Jerry Belson When Mary discovers that her newly retired father is suffering from boredom, she tries to find him some new friends. (R) Nanette Fabray Dottie Richards Bill Quinn Walter Richards Beverly Sanders Waitress 3.12 (7212) [60] 02 Dec 72 It Was Fascination, I Know w: Ed. Weinberger d: Jay Sandrich Mary finds herself in a difficult position when Bess Lindstrom's boyfriend falls madly in love with her and begins hanging out around her, both at the office and at her aprtment. (RP) Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom Gerald Michenaud William Campbell John Amour Roger Jack Manning Maitre D' 3.13 (7213) [61] 09 Dec 72 Operation: Lou w: Elias Davis & David Pollock d: Jay Sandrich When Lou checks into the hospital to have a small piece of WW2 shrapnel removed, he leaves Mary in charge of the newsroom, creating fric- tion between her and Murray, and develops an unexpected friendship with Ted. (-) Linda Sublette Nurse Florida Friebus Sister 3.14 (7214) [62] 16 Dec 72 Rhoda Morgenstern: Minneapolis to New York w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich When Rhoda announces her plan to move back to New York after returning from a vacation there, Mary thinks that she's only kidding and that she won't really go through with it. (RG) Jack Riley Barry Barlow Robert Caspar Rob Note: the character of Georgette Franklin, played by Georgia Engel, was introduced in this episode. 3.15 (7215) [63] 23 Dec 72 The Courtship of Mary's Father's Daughter w: David Pollock & Elias Davis d: Jay Sandrich A chance meeting between Mary and former boyfriend Dan Whitfield and his fiancee sets off an unexpected chain of events, culminating in Dan's proposal to Mary. (R) Michael Tolan Dan Whitfield Barra Grant Judy Conrad Bill Quinn Walter Richards Steve Franken Jonas Lasser Gordon Jump Judy's Father Arthur Abelson Man in Elevator Molly Dodd Woman at Party Note: Dan Whitfield first appeared in 2.04 3.16 (7216) [64] 06 Jan 73 Lou's Place w: Ed. Weinberger d: Jay Sandrich Lou achieves a lifelong ambition when he becomes the owner of his own bar, but he's forced to go into partnership with Ted to do it. (R) Dick Balduzzi Philly 3.17 (7217) [65] 13 Jan 73 My Brother's Keeper w: Dick Clair & Jenna McMahon d: Jay Sandrich Phyllis becomes a nervous wreck when her brother, visiting from New York, falls for Rhoda instead of Mary, as she had planned. (RPG) Robert Moore Ben Sutherland 3.18 (7218) [66] 20 Jan 73 The Georgette Story w: Ed. Weinberger d: Peter Baldwin Mary and Rhoda try to straighten out Ted's new girlfriend Georgette, because they feel that he's taking advantage of her naive, trusting nature. (GR) No guest cast. 3.19 (7219) [67] 27 Jan 73 Romeo and Mary w: Jim Mulholland & Mike Barrie d: Peter Baldwin Mary encounters an overly zealous suitor who just won't leave her alone when she lets Rhoda talk her into accepting a blind date. (R) Joe Warfield Peter Stuart Margolin Warren Sturges Bo Kaprall Lowell Barbara Brownell Peggy Stanton 3.20 (7220) [68] 03 Feb 73 What Do You Do When the Boss Says, "I Love You"? w: David Pollock & Elias Davis d: Jay Sandrich Lou doesn't quite know what to do when he finds out that his new boss, an attractive woman, thinks that she's in love with him. (R) Lois Nettleton Barbara Coleman Carol Worthington Doris Dick Balduzzi Philly 3.21 (7221) [69] 10 Feb 73 Murray Faces Life w: Martin Cohan d: Jay Sandrich Murray becomes depressed when he hears that a former classmate of his has won a Pulitzer prize in journalism, and he begins to think that life is passing him by. (R) No guest cast. 3.22 (7222) [70] 17 Feb 73 Remembrance of Things Past w: Dick Clair & Jenna McMahon d: Jay Sandrich When Mary receives a phone call from an ex- boyfriend who broke her heart once before, she is torn between wanting to see him again, and wishing he'd stay out of her life forever. (R) Joseph Campanella Tom Vernon 3.23 (7223) [71] 24 Feb 73 Put on a Happy Face w: Marilyn Suzanne Miller & Monica Magowan d: Jay Sandrich Mary's nomination for a Teddy award for a show she produced is the only bright spot in her life, as absolutely everything else seems to be going wrong. (R) Steve Franken Jonas Lasser Herbie Faye Dave Eddy Carroll Master of Ceremonies Art Gilmore Norman Keller John Francis Clown 3.24 (7224) [72] 03 Mar 73 Mary Richards and the Incredible Plant Lady w: Martin Cohan d: John C. Chulay When Rhoda's green thumb convinces her that she should go into the house-plant busi- ness, she turns to Mary for help, and convinces her to loan her the money that Mary had been saving to buy a new car. (RG) Louise Lasser Anne Adams Henry Corden Harry Bob Ross Salesman Robert Karvelas Bob Craig Nelson Charlie 4.01 (7301) [73] 15 Sep 73 The Lars Affair w: Ed. Weinberger d: Jay Sandrich Phyllis makes a desperate bid to win back her husband Lars when she finds out that he's hav- ing an affair with Sue Ann Nivens, the star of WJM's Happy Homemaker series. (PSR) No guest cast. Note: Emmy Award - Best supporting actress in comedy (for a special program; a one-time appearance in a series; or a continuing role): Cloris Leachman. The character of Sue Ann Nivens, played by Betty White, was introduced in this episode. 4.02 (7302) [74] 22 Sep 73 Angels in the Snow w: Marilyn Suzanne Miller & Monica Magowan Johnson d: Jay Sandrich Mary dates a man seven years younger than she despite the advice of friends against the relationship, but has second thoughts when she meets some of his friends. (R) Peter Strauss Stephen Elayne Heilveil Salesgirl Carole Ita White Girl at Party Jon Korkes Beck Wilson 4.03 (7303) [75] 29 Sep 73 Rhoda's Sister Gets Married w: Karyl Geld d: Jerry Belson Rhoda and Mary fly to New York for the wed- ding of Rhoda's younger sister Debbie, but Mrs. Morgenstern, who thinks that Rhoda is dying of jealousy, tries to downplay the importance of the ceremony. (R) Nancy Walker Ida Morgenstern Harold Gould Martin Morgenstern Liberty Williams Debbie Morgenstern Brett Somers Aunt Rose 4.04 (7304) [76] 06 Oct 73 The Lou and Edie Story w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich Lou is heartbroken and confused when his wife Edie moves out of the house after their marriage counselor suggests a trial separation. (R) Priscilla Morrill Edie Grant Darrel Zwerling Mr. Charney Note: Emmy Award - Best writing in comedy (a single program of a series with continuing characters and/or theme) and Writer of the year - series. 4.05 (7305) [77] 13 Oct 73 Hi There, Sports Fans w: Jerry Mayer d: Jay Sandrich When she asks for more responsibility, Lou gives Mary the task of hiring a new sportscaster for the station, providing that she fire the old one. (R) Dick Gautier Eddie Cavanaugh John Gabriel Andy Rivers Gordon Jump Hank Morton Chanin Hale Waitress 4.06 (7306) [78] 20 Oct 73 Father's Day w: Ed. Weinberger d: Jay Sandrich Ted nervously prepares for a reunion with his father, who deserted him as a baby, and who he hasn't seen since. (RG) Liam Dunn Robert Baxter John Holland Mr. Caldwell 4.07 (7307) [79] 27 Oct 73 Son of "But Seriously Folks" w: Phil Mishkin d: Jay Sandrich Wes Callison, an ex-boyfriend of Mary's, gets a job in the newsroom and manages to disrupt things there when he displays more interest in Mary than he does in his job. (R) Jerry Van Dyke Wes Callison Mark Gordon Chuckles the Clown Randy Kirby Director Gavin O'Herlihy Josh McBride Benjamin Chulay Pete Note: Wes Callison first appeared in 3.08 4.08 (7308) [80] 03 Nov 73 Lou's First Date w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich Lou, newly separated from his wife, needs a date to take to an awards ceremony, so he assigns Mary the task of finding him a lady friend, with unexpected results. (RG) Florence Lake Martha Dudley Priscilla Morrill Edie Grant John Gabriel Andy Rivers Larry Wilde Master of Ceremonies Jeff Thompson Mike Montgomery 4.09 (7309) [81] 10 Nov 73 Love Blooms at Hemples w: Sybil Adelman & Barbara Gallagher d: Jay Sandrich When Rhoda falls madly in love with the owner of the store she works in, she ignores Mary's advice to take it slowly until she has some idea of how he feels about her. (R) William Burns Doug Hemple Barbara Barnett Dr. Margaret Kellogg 4.10 (7310) [82] 17 Nov 73 The Dinner Party w: Ed. Weinberger d: Jay Sandrich Mary is forced to make use of Sue Ann's expertise as a cook when a congresswoman with whom Mary worked on a news show accepts her very casual invitation to dinner. (SR) Irene Tedrow Congresswoman Geddes Henry Winkler Steve Waldman Edgar Daniels Sy Fisher 4.11 (7311) [83] 24 Nov 73 Just Friends w: William Wood d: Nancy Walker Mary agrees to try and get a lonely Lou back together with his wife when Lou begins showing up at Mary's apartment each night for supper. (R) Priscilla Morrill Edie Grant 4.12 (7312) [84] 01 Dec 73 We Want Baxter w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich When Phyllis decides that Ted would make an ideal candidate for the city council, he surprises everyone in the newsroom by giving up his job at WJM to pursue a political career. (PRG) John Amos Gordy 4.13 (7313) [85] 08 Dec 73 I Gave at the Office w: Don Reo & Allan Katz d: Jay Sandrich When Mary learns that Murray's daughter Bonnie is looking for a part-time job, she gets her one in the newsroom, but things don't quite work out as planned. (-) Tammi Bula Bonnie Slaughter Bruce Boxleitner Rick 4.14 (7314) [86] 15 Dec 73 Almost a Nun's Story w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich When Georgette catches Ted kissing another woman in his dressing room, she decides to become a nun, but Rhoda and Mary try to talk her out of it. (GR) Gail Strickland Sister Ann 4.15 (7315) [87] 22 Dec 73 Happy Birthday, Lou! w: David Lloyd d: George Tyne When Mary finds out that it's Lou's birthday, she arranges a surprise party for him, feeling that he'll be lonely now that he's separated from his wife, even though he hates birthday celebra- tions. (SR) Priscilla Morril Edie Grant John Amos Gordy 4.16 (7316) [88] 05 Jan 74 WJM Tries Harder w: Karyl Geld d: Jay Sandrich When Mary begins dating the anchorman from the top-rated television station, she soon finds herself developing an inferiority complex about her own show. (R) Anthony Eisly Ross Nelson Ned Wertimer Bill Brown Benjamin Chulay Pete Christopher Stafford Nelson Copy Boy Regis J. Cordic Marc Williams 4.17 (7317) [89] 12 Jan 74 Cottage for Sale w: George Atkins d: Jay Sandrich When Phyllis, who has just gotten her real estate license, turns up at the newsroom looking for clients, she settles on Lou, who isn't quite sure whether he really wants her to sell his house for him. (PR) David Haskell David Russell Michelle Nichols Rena Russell Robert Riesel Moving Man 4.18 (7318) [90] 19 Jan 74 The Co-Producers w: David Pollock & Elias Davis d: Jay Sandrich Mary and Rhoda's joy at being given the chance to co-produce a show together turns to horror when they learn that the stars will be Ted and Sue Ann, who each have their own ideas about how the show should be done. (RSG) No guest cast 4.19 (7319) [91] 26 Jan 74 Best Of Enemies w: Marilyn Suzanne Miller & Monica Johnson d: Jay Sandrich Everybody begins to fear that Mary's friend- ship with Rhoda is going down the drain after Mary becomes upset with Rhoda for revealing that Mary lied on her job application. (RG) No guest cast 4.20 (7320) [92] 02 Feb 74 Better Late ... That's a Pun ... Than Never w: Treva Silverman d: John C. Chulay When a flippant obituary written by Mary accidentally gets read on the news, an angry Lou decides to suspend her from work, so Mary retaliates by threatening to quit. (RG) Jennifer Leak Erica Jordan 4.21 (7321) [93] 09 Feb 74 Ted Baxter Meets Walter Cronkite w: Ed. Weinberger d: Jay Sandrich When Walter Cronkite shows up at the newsroom to visit Lou, Ted, who has just won his first Teddy Award, immediately assumes that Cronkite has come to offer him a job with the network. (RG) Walter Cronkite Walter Cronkite John Gabriel Andy Rivers John Pringle & Patricia Wilson "Teddy" Presenters Nanci Beck Miss "Teddy" Award 4.22 (7322) [94] 16 Feb 74 Lou's Second Date w: Ed. Weinberger d: Jerry London When Lou and Rhoda begin dating each other on a casual basis, everyone including Mary assumes that things are a lot more serious than they really are, causing Lou to almost call the whole thing off. (RS) No guest cast Note - This episode was Valerie Harper's last appearance as a regular cast member. At the end of the 4th season she left the series to star in Rhoda, beginning in the fall of 1974. 4.23 (7323) [95] 23 Feb 74 Two Wrongs Don't Make a Writer w: David Lloyd d: Nancy Walker When Ted finds out that Mary is attending a night-school class in creative writing, he enrolls in the same course, and ends up plagiarizing her assignment. (G) Shirley O'Hara Mrs. Mallone 4.24 (7324) [96] 02 Mar 75 I Was a Single for WJM w: Treva Silverman d: Mel Ferder Mary spends every evening for a week in a singles bar, researching material for a special news show, but the reaction that the crew gets when they bring in their cameras isn't what they expected. (-) Richard Schaal Dino Penny Marshall Toni Arlene Golonka Alice Robert Riesel Bartender Randy Kirby Stage Manager 5.01 (7401) [97]
14 Sep 74
5.02 (7402) [98] 21 Sep 74 Not Just Another Pretty Face w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich Mary's romance with a tall, dark, and very handsome man seems to be progressing nicely, although everyone is trying to convince her that they have nothing in common, and that she likes him for his looks only. (PSG) Robert Wolders Paul Van Dillen Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom Lou Cutell Nice Little Man in Restaurant Julie Rodgers lst Waitress Cathy Baco 2nd Waitress 5.03 (7403) [99] 28 Sep 74 You Sometimes Hurt the One You Hate w: David Lloyd d: Jackie Cooper Ted takes advantage of Lou's new image as the office pussycat when Lou undergoes a change in personality after throwing Ted through the studio doors for endorsing a political candi- date on the air. (-) No guest cast 5.04 (7404) [100] 05 Oct 74 Lou and That Woman w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Lou's romance with a cocktail lounge singer makes him feel 25 years younger, until Murray and Ted begin making jokes about her active past, which makes Lou feel uncomfortable. (S) Sheree North Charlene Maguire Helene Winston Woman at Piano 5.05 (7405) [101] 12 Oct 74 The Outsider w: Jack Winter d: Peter Bonerz Tension mounts and morale drops in the newsroom when a young consultant hired to raise the ratings begins usurping Mary's respon- sibilities and ordering changes in Murray's copy and Ted's delivery. (GS) Richard Masur Bob Larson 5.06 (7409) [102] 19 Oct 74 I Love a Piano w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich Murray is plagued by his conscience when he considers having an affair with an attractive junior high school principal he met at one of Mary's parties. (G) Barbara Barrie Judith Chandler 5.07 (7407) [103] 26 Oct 74 A New Sue Ann w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Everyone is surprised at Sue Ann's seeming indifference to the possiblity that she might lose her Happy Homemker show to a youngster who's playing up to the station manager. (SG) Linda Kelsey Gloria Munson Ron Rifkin Ed Schroeder 5.08 (7411) [104] 02 Nov 74 Menage-a-Phyllis w: Treva Silverman d: Jay Sandrich The man Phyllis dates on a platonic basis for intellectual purposes creates a triangle when he begins dating Mary as well. (P) John Saxon Mike Tedesco 5.09 (7408) [105] 09 Nov 74 Not a Christmas Story w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: John C. Chulay Sue Ann serves her Christmas dinner two months early, in November, to a quarreling newsroom staff trapped at the office by a bliz- zard. (SG) No guest cast 5.10 (7406) [106] 16 Nov 74 What Are Friends For? w: David Lloyd d: Alan Rafkin Mary finds out just how lonely the life Sue Ann leads really is when the pair travel to Chi- cago to represent WJM at a broadcasters' con- vention (S). Noble Willingham Hal David Huddleston Freddy Robert Karvelas Waiter Dan Barrows Bellhop 5.11 (7410) [107] 23 Nov 74 A Boy's Best Friend w: David Lloyd d: Mary Tyler Moore Ted is shocked to learn that his mother plans to live with her boyfriend, but not to marry him. (G) Nolan Leary Walter Tewksbury 5.12 (7412) [108] 30 Nov 74 A Son for Murray w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich Murray, the father of three daughters, wants a son. When he is unable to convince Marie to have another child, the couple decide to adopt instead. (G) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter John Gabriel Andy Rivers Michael Higa Le Chan David Fresco Phil 5.13 (7413) [109] 07 Dec 74 Neighbors w: Ziggy Steinberg d: James Burrows & John C. Chulay When Lou finally decides to move out of his house and into something smaller, he rents Rhoda's old apartment and begins taking over Mary's private life. (-) Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom Clifford David David Boyd Tom Castronova Moving Man 5.14 (7414) [110] 14 Dec 74 A Girl Like Mary w: Andy Gibbs & Joel Kimmel d: Jay Sandrich When Lou decides to add a female newscaster to his staff and gives orders to find a girl like Mary, Mary decides to audition for the job her- self. (SG) Rosalind Cash Enid Berringer Judie Stien College Girl 5.15 (7415) [111] 21 Dec 74 An Affair to Forget w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich When Mary is promoted from associate pro- ducer to producer of The Six O'Clock News, Ted finally makes his move and soon convinces the rest of the newsroom staff that he and Mary are having an affair. (SG) No guest cast. 5.16 (7416) [112] 04 Jan 75 Mary Richards: Producer w: David Lloyd d: Norman Campbell Feeling that she is the producer of The Six O'Clock News in name only, Mary asks Lou for the chance to actually produce the show on her own. (SG) Anthony Holland Mel Peters Phillip R. Allen Gus Brubaker Fred Festinger Drunk Joe Scott Bartender 5.17 (7417) [113] ll Jan 15 The System w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich When Ted astonishes everyone by coming up with a winning system for betting on football games, Lou goes into partnership with him, and bets all their winnings for the season on the Super Bowl game, without telling Ted. (G) Tom Pedi Al John Gabriel Andy Rivers 5.18 (7418) [114] 18 Jan 75 Phyllis Whips Inflation w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich Phyllis suffers the ultimate indignation when she's forced to seek a job after Lars cuts off her credit cards, and she finds that she has no employable skills. (PS) Lisa Gerritsen Bess Lindstrom Doris Roberts Helen Farrell Note: Emmy Award - Outstanding single per- formance by a supporting actress in a comedy or drama series (for a one-time appearance in a regular or limited series): Cloris Leachman. This episode was Cloris Leachman's last appearance as a regular cast member. At the end of the 5th season she left the series to star in Phyllis, beginning in the fall of 1976. 5.19 (7419) [115] 25 Jan 75 The Shame of the Cities s: Michael Elias & Arnie Kogan w: Michael Elias d: Jay Sandrich Lou tries to recapture the dynamism of the crusading reporter he once was by launching an investigation into big-city politics, only to find that the politician be has chosen to investigate is completely honest (-) Sheree North Charlene Maguire Robert Emhardt Investigator Chuck Bergansky Bartender James Jeter Customer in Bar 5.20 (7420) [116] 01 Feb 75 Marriage Minneapolis Style w: Pamela Russell d: Jay Sandrich Ted gets swept up in the spirit of Murray's 20th wedding anniversary party and chooses the most public place possible to pop the question to Georgette, but gets cold feet soon afterward. (G) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter Eileen McDonough Ellen Slaughter Patricia Wilson Hilda 5.21 (7421) [117] 08 Feb 75 You Try to be a Nice Guy w: Michael Leeson d: Jay Sandrich Mary agrees to help a girl she met in jail go straight but is frustrated by Sherry's unwilling- ness to accept a conventional job. (G) Barbara Colby Sherry Ted Konopka Mrs. Goldman's Dog Note: The character of Sherry first appeared in 5.01. 5.22 (7422) [118] 15 Feb 75 You Can't Lose 'em All w: David Lloyd d: Marjorie Mullen Lou is terrified at the thought of giving an acceptance speech when he wins the Albert Mason Award, a broadcasting award that he thought was never given to anyone who could still chew his own food. (SG) Larry Wilde Master of Ceremonies Fred Grandy Rev. J.W. Dannenbrink Lee Vines Lew Stewart Judy Reich Model 5.23 (7423) [119] 22 Feb 75 Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcasters' School w: Michael Zinberg d: Jay Sandrich When Ted falls victim to a con artist while attempting to establish "Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcasters' School," he turns to Lou, Mary, and Murray to pose as the faculty and give the opening night's lectures. (G) Leonard Frey The Student Bernie Kopell Tony Norman Bartold Allen Marsh 5.24 (7424) [120] 08 Mar 75 Anyone Who Hates Kids and Dogs w: Jerry Mayer d: Jay Sandrich Mary finds herself in a quandary when she comes to the realization that she just cannot stand the young son of the handsome man she has been dating. (S) Laurence Luckinbill Ken Lee H. Montgomery Stevie Mabel Albertson Mother-in-Law Ian Wolfe Grandfather Carole King Larkey Aunt Helen Iggy Wolfington Uncle Megan King Photographer 6.01 (7501) [121]
13 Sep 75
6.02 (7502) [122] 20 Sep 75 Mary Moves Out w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Feeling that her life is in a rut, and that all her friends are doing something new and exciting, Mary attempts to make a change in her life by moving to a new apartment (SG) John Lehne Jimbo Claude Stroude The Landlord 6.03 (7503) [123] 27 Sep 75 Mary's Father w: Earl Pomerantz d: Jay Sandrich Guilt plagues Mary when a handsome young priest confides to her that he is planning to leave the church, and she assumes that it's because he has fallen in love with her. (SG) Ed Flanders Father Terrance Brian Sarah Harding Waitress 6.04 (7504) [124] 04 Oct 75 Murray In Love w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Murray confides to Lou the fact that he has fallen in love with Mary and that he wants to tell her about it even though he knows what her answer will be. (-) Penny Marshall Paula Mary Kay Place Sally Jo Barry Coe Steve Peter Hobbs Bartender 6.05 (7505) [125] 11 Oct 75 Ted's Moment of Glory w: Charles Lee & Gig Henry d: Jay Sandrich When Ted sucessfully auditions for the job as host of a game show, The $50,OOO Steeple- chase, in New York City, Mary and Lou find themselves facing a dilemma over whether they really want to see him leave. (G) Richard Balin The Producer Dian Parkinson Model Bill Zuckert Bartender Frederic Franklyn Mr. Jensen Olive Dunbar Mrs. Franklin Marilyn Roberts Mrs. Green 6.06 (7506) [126] 18 Oct 75 Mary's Aunt w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Mary's plans are upset when her visiting Aunt Flo, a noted newspaperwoman, fails to hit it off with Lou, and instead persists in challenging his journalistic abilities by constantly upstaging him. (-) Eileen Heckart Flo Meredith 6.07 (7507) [127] 25 Oct 75 Chuckles Bites the Dust w: David Lloyd d: Joan Darling The ludicrous death of WJM's Chuckles the Clown, crushed by an elephant while dressed as Peter Peanut, provokes a torrent of black humor which has everyone in the newsroom but Mary convulsed in laughter. (SG) John Harkins Reverend Burns Note - Emmy Award: Outstanding writing in a comedy series (a single episode of a regular or limited series with continuing characters and/or theme). 6.08 (7508) [128] 01 Nov 75 Mary's Delinquent w: Mary Kay Place & Valerie Curtin d: Jay Sandrich When Mary volunteers her services as a Big Sister to a delinquent girl guilty of shoplifting, Sue Ann does the same thing and soon finds herself being influenced by her little sister. (SG) Mackenzie Phillips Francie Tamu Celestine Phillip R. Allen Gus Brubaker 6.09 (7509) [129] 08 Nov 75 Ted's Wedding w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Ted finally makes a commitment he isn't quite prepared for when a quiet luncheon Mary hosted for Ted and Georgette turns into an erratic and spontaneous wedding. (GS) John Ritter Reverend Chatfield 6.10 (7510) [130] 15 Nov 75 Lou Douses an Old Flame w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich When Lou receives a call from a girl who sent him a "Dear John" letter during the war, he ner- vously agrees to meet her again, only to find that she hasn't changed much in the intervening 30 years. (SG) Bevely Garland Veronica Ludlow 6.11 (7511) [131] 22 Nov 75 Mary Richards Falls in Love w: Ed. Weinberger & Stan Daniels d: Jay Sandrich Mary has fallen deeply in love, but has a hard time getting used to the way her boyfriend pub- licly expresses his emotions, and to his seeming reluctance to tell her whether he loves her. (RGS) Ted Bessel Joe Warner David Groh Joe Gerard Beth Howland Joan Michael Perotta Waiter 6.12 (7512) [132] 29 Nov 75 Ted's Tax Refund w: Bob Ellison d: Marjorie Mullen When Ted receives an unexpectedly large tax refund, he surprises everyone with expensive gifts, but his joy turns to horror when be learns that the IRS is planning to audit him. (G) Paul Lichtman Irv Gevins Connie Sawyer The Neighbor 6.13 (7513) [133] 06 Dec 75 The Happy Homemaker Takes Lou Home w: David Lloyd d: James Burrows Trapped, hooked, and reeled in, Lou discovers that he's been had when a desperate Sue Ann maneuvers him to her apartment with a little help from Mary. (S) Wynn Irwin Jesse Titos Vandis Laszlo 6.14 (7514) [134] 13 Dec 75 One Boyfriend Too Many w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Mary finds herself in a complicated situation when she's forced to make a choice between her current boyfriend, Joe, and Dan Whitfield, a man she once almost married. (-) Ted Bessel Joe Warner Michael Tolan Dan Whitfield Note: The character of Dan Whitfield appeared previously in 2.04 and 3.15. 6.15 (7515) [135] 20 Dec 75 What Do You Want to Do When You Produce? w: Shelly Nelbert & Craig Allan Hefner d: Jay Sandrich After Mary turns down Sue Ann's offer to pro- duce her show, Murray accepts the position, visualizing advancement and a raise, but not Sue Ann's inevitable domination. (S) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter 6.16 (7516) [136] 03 Jan 76 Not With My Wife, I Don't w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich A heartbroken Georgette decides to leave Ted when he refuses to seek professional help for their marital problems. (SG) Alan Manson Dr. Powell Lois Walden Receptionist 6.17 (7517) [137] 10 Jan 76 The Seminar w: James MacDonald & Robert Gerlach d: Stuart Margolin When Mary accompanies Lou to Washington, D.C., for a press seminar, she has a hard time believing the names of some of the former "con- tacts" he claims attended a party in his hotel room. (-) Betty Ford Betty Ford Dabney Coleman Phil Wright 6.18 (7518) [138] 17 Jan 76 Once I Had a Secret Love w: Pat Nardo & Gloria Banta d: Jay Sandrich Lou discovers that a secret romance is a hard thing to keep secret when he spends a night with Sue Ann, then confides in Mary after she prom- ises not to tell anyone. (S) No guest cast 6.19 (7519) [139] 24 Jan 76 Menage-a-Lou w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich Lou suffers an acute case of jealousy when an ex-girlfriend he had hoped to get back together with arrives at a party at Mary's with a male companion. (G) Janis Paige Charlene Maguire Penny Marshall Paula Jeff Conway Kenny Stevens Note: The character of Charlene Maguire appeared previously in 5.04 and 5.19, played by Sheree North. 6.20 (7520) [140] 31 Jan 76 w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Murray Takes a Stand When the new owner of WJM adopts new poli- cies and procedures which raise disapproval from the newsroom staff, Murray is the only one who dares to speak out, an action he soon regrets. (S) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter 6.21 (7521) [141] 07 Feb 76 Mary's Aunt Returns w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Mary's journalist Aunt Flo and Lou find them- selves opposing each other over the best way to prepare a TV documentary about a family with 20 children. (-) Eileen Heckart Flo Meredith 6.22 (7522) [142] 21 Feb 76 A Reliable Source w: Richard M. Powell d: Jay Sandrich Mary threatens to resign when Lou decides to use some incriminating news she has discov- ered about an old friend who is seeking re-elec- tion to Congress. (S) Edward Winter Brian Nordquist 6.23 (7523) [143] 28 Feb 76 Sue Ann Falls in Love w: Bob Ellison d: Doug Rogers Everything seems to be going right for Sue Ann when her show is nominated for a Teddy Award, but Mary is forced to bring her back to earth with some bad news about the rugged handsome man she has fallen in love with. (SG) James Luisi Doug Larry Wilde Master of Ceremonies Pat Gainor Award Presenter 6.24 (7524) [144] 06 Mar 76 Ted and the Kid w: Bob Ellison d: Marjorie Mullen Ted and Georgette decide to adopt a son when a doctor confirms Ted's worst fears by pronouncing him physically unable to have chil- dren. (G) Robbie Rist David Baxter Pat Estrin Mrs. Adams 7.01 (7601) [145] 25 Sep 76
7.02 (7602) [146] 02 Oct 76 Mary the Writer w: Burt Prelutsky d: James Burrows Mary tries her hand at creative writing, but becomes upset with Lou at his lack of enthusiam for some of her efforts. (G) No guest cast Note: The passage by Raymond Chandler which Lou reads to Mary is from the opening of the short story, "Red Wind," first published in the January 1938 issue of Dime Detective Maga- zine, and later reprinted in the collections, The Simple Art of Murder and Trouble Is My Busi- ness. 7.03 (7603) [147] 09 Oct 76 Sue Ann's Sister w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Sue Ann begins to believe that the entire world is against her when her sister Lila arrives in town and gets a job as the homemaker star on a competing station. (SG) Pat Priest Lila Nivens 7.04 (7604) [148] 16 Oct 76 What's Wrong with Swimming? w: David Lloyd d: Marjorie Mullen Mary's elation at hiring an ex-Olympic swim- mer as a sportscaster soon fades when she learns that the girl knows nothing about sports- casting and plans to ignore all sports except swimming. (-) Caren Kaye B.J.Smathers 7.05 (7605) [149] 23 Oct 76 Ted's Change of Heart w: Earl Pomerantz d: Jay Sandrich When Ted is stricken by a mild heart attack while on the air, he goes through a short-lived personality change which is as puzzling as it is unexpected. (G) Harvey Vernon Xerox Repairman Jerry Fogel Dr. Carter Dean Santoro Phil Howard Paul Sorensen Cameraman Alessandro Paolone Newsman 7.06 (7606) [150] 30 oct 76 One Producer Too Many w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich Lou finds himself in the midst of a delicate situation when pandemonium erupts in the usually smooth-running newsroom after he makes Murray co-producer of the news with Mary against her wishes to prevent Murray from taking a job at a rival station. (S) Richard Self Waiter Murray Korda Violinist 7.07 (7607) [151] 06 Nov 76 My Son, the Genius w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich Georgette is forced to cope with the two opposite IQs of the men in her life when the Baxters' adopted son David is found to have the brain of a genius. (G) Robbie Rist David Baxter William Bogert The Doctor Ned Glass Morris Bender Valorie Armstrong Receptionist 7.08 (7608) [152] 13 Nov 76 Mary Gets a Lawyer w: Burt Prelutsky d: Jay Sandrich While a frightened Mary faces a contempt charge for failing to reveal a news source, her lawyer, a friend of Lou's, spends more time researching her than her case. (S) John McMartin Barry Munroe Walter Brooke Judge Jason Johnson Bailiff Richard Kline Prosecuter Tom Tarpey Process Server Phil J. Macias Guard Note: This episode is a sequel to 5.01. 7.09 (7610) [153] 20 Nov 76 Lou Proposes w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Although Lou and Mary's Aunt flo have con- stantly challenged each other's journalistic abili- ties, things seem to soften between them long enough for Lou to propose. (-) Eileen Heckart Aunt Flo T.J. Castronova Bartender 7.10 (7611) [154] 27 Nov 76 Murray Can't Lose w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich The annual Teddy Awards have everyone in the newsroom bubbling over with anticipation, except for a distraught Murray, who's convinced that he'll never win until Lou lets him in on a lit- tle secret. (SG) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter Larry Wilde Master of Ceremonies Lisa Parkes Award Presenter 7.11 (7609) [155] 04 Dec 76 Mary's Insomnia w: David Lloyd d: James Burrows Lou becomes afraid that Mary will become addicted to sleeping pills when she turns to a doctor's prescription to cure her insomnia, and tries to convince her that she doesn't need them. (-) Sherry Hursey Bonnie Slaughter Ted Lehman The Janitor Note: The character of Bonnie Slaughter appeared previously in 4.13, played by Tammi Bula. 7.12 (7912) [156] 11 Dec 76 Ted's Temptation w: Bob Ellison d: Harry Mastrogeorge When Ted travels to Hollywood with Mary and Murray to attend a broadcaster's convention, he is both surprised & frightened by the attempts of a beautiful young reporter to seduce him. ( -) Trisha Noble Whitney Lewis Hal Riddle Man in Restaurant David Brandon Jim Sutton 7.13 (7613) [157] 25 Dee 76 Look at Us, We're Walking w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich Mary and Lou try to put up a united front in wage negotiations with the new station man- ager, who doesn't seem too willing to accept their demands. (G) David Ogden Stiers Mel Price Naomi Caryl Receptionist 7.14 (7614) [158] 08 Jan 77 The Critic w: David Lloyd d: Martin Cohan With hopes of boosting the ratings of The Six O'Clock News by adding some controversey to the show, a renowned critic is hired who ver- bally and viciously attacks Minneapolis and its people. (S) Eric Braeden Karl Heller David Ogden Stiers Mel Price Tom Newman Maitre D' Warren Munson Sommelier 7.15 (7615) [159] 15 Jan 77 Lou's Army Reunion w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich Lou finds himself caught in a vise when an old Army buddy, a one-time Casanova, asks him for a date with Mary to repay a 30-year-old favor. (G) Alex Rocco Ben Selwyn Dort Clark Man at Reunion 7.16 (7616) [160] 22 Jan 77 The Ted and Georgette Show w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Ted and Georgette become the co-hosts of WJM's variety show when the star of the show quits, but Georgette soon finds that show biz isn't all that she thought it would be. (G) David Ogden Stiers Mel Price Alex Henteloff Elliott Douglas Robinson Stage Manager Lee Vines Announcer 7.17 (7617) [161] 29 Jan 77 Sue Ann Gets the Ax w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich Sue Ann faces unemployment when her Happy Homemaker show is cancelled, but she is determined to remain at WJM, no matter what she has to do. (S) Louis Guss Sam John Petlock Stage Manager Rene Boy Puppet Wendee Feldman Girl Puppet 7.18 (7618) [162] 05 Feb 77 Hail the Conquering Gordy w: Earl Pomerantz d: Jay Sandrich When WJM's former weatherman Gordy returns to Minneapolis for a visit after having just signed a contract to host a network show in New York, Ted tries to talk himself into the job of his co-host. (G) John Amos Gordy Howard David White Mr. Cobb Mavis Neal Palmer Mrs. Cobb Jean Lebouvier Publicity Lady Johnnie Avery Ted's "Son" 7.19 (7619) [163] 12 Feb 77 Mary and the Sexagenarian w: Les Charles & Glen Charles d: Jay Sandrich Mary accepts a date with a charming gentle- man who turns out to be Murray's father, and winds up on the recieving end of a series of jokes about the wide difference in their ages. (S) Lew Ayres Doug Booth Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter Jon Lormer Ronny Williams Bartine Zane Aunt Helen Walker Edmiston Joe 7.20 (7620) [164] l4 Feb 77 Murray Ghosts for Ted w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich Murray suffers the pain of being Ted's ghost- writer when a small article about freedom of the press he writes turns out to be worth more than he thought, and he can't take credit for it. (SG) Joyce Bulifant Marie Slaughter Helen Hunt Laurie Slaughter 7.21 (7621) [165] 26 Feb 77 Mary's Three Husbands w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich Over a few drinks in the office late one night, Murray, Lou, and Ted fantasize about what it would be like to be married to Mary. (-) Bill Dearth The Bellhop 7.22 (7622) [166] 05 Mar 77 Mary's Big Party w: Bob Ellison d: Jay Sandrich When the power goes out, Mary's guests sit in the dark and reminisce about some of Mary's previous parties while awaiting the arrival of the guests of honor: Congresswoman Geddes and Johnny Carson. (GS) Johnny Carson Johnny Carson Irene Tedrow Cong. Geddes Note: This episode contains flashbacks to 4.08 [Lou's First Date], 4.10 [The Dinner Party], and 4.15 [Happy Birthday, Lou!] 7.23 (7623) [167] 12 Mar 77 Lou Dates Mary w: David Lloyd d: Jay Sandrich After yet another disappointing date, Mary begins to wonder if she'll ever meet the right man, until Georgette points out that she has known him all along. Realizing that she's right, Mary hesitantly asks Lou for a date, and he arrives at her apartment for supper that eve- ning even more nervous than she is. (SG) John Reilly Jake 7.24 (7624) [168] 19 Mar 77 The Last Show w: Allan Burns, James L. Brooks, Ed. Wein- berger, Stan Daniels, David Lloyd & Bob Elli- son d: Jay Sandrich The new owner of WJM re-evaluates the news operation and, unable to determine the reason for the low ratings, arbitrarily fires everyone in the newsroom except Ted. (RPSG) Robbie Rist David Baxter Vincent Gardenia Mr. Coleman Note - Emmy Award: Outstanding writing in a comedy series (a single episode of a regular or limited series with continuing characters and/or theme.) The tag of this episode shows Mary Tyler Moore introducing the other seven regular cast members to the audience as "the best cast ever." And no MTM episode guide is complete without
Episode 169
Monday 18 Feb 91
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