Mary Tyler Moore R.I.P.*

Dick Van Dyke tweets about last night's show on CBS:

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Ken Levine weights in on last night's Opr... eer, I mean Mary Tyler Moore tribute:

By Ken Levine: The CBS tribute to Mary Tyler Moore »

 

Like many others here, I'm sure, I had a huge crush on her during her Laura Petrie days. Very sorry to hear this. RIP, Mary.

 

A classy and pretty much irresistible actress!

Requiescat in Pacem, Mary!

 

So far the 20/20 tribute is excellent! I hope they keep this up!

 

Yes, a much better tribute aired last night on ABC's 20/20. They even mentioned and showed Oprah, though her time in the documentary was measured in seconds - not half-hours.

 

Agree! It took another network than her own to pay a proper tribute to Mary.

 

I loved her so much. As big a music addict that I am her passing hit me more than any of the artists that passed in the last year. Grew up as a kid (born 1954) watching Dick Van Dyke show in the 60's and as a teen/young man loving her show in the 70's (although I have to confess I had a bigger crush on Rhoda!).Have the entire MTM series on DVD and most of Dick . I wasn't a big Broadway show attendee in the 80's but when she appeared in one, "Sweet Sue" (1987), I said to my girlfriend, "We gotta go, I want to see Mary!!"

Rest in peace Mary. You really did turn the world on with your smile.

 

Gee, after hearing all this about Okra, I'm glad I missed the first 1/2 hour of the program.

 

lucky man

 

Was watching a Mary Tyler Moore marathon on Sundance Channel yesterday, I didn't realize how good a show it was. I need to watch more!

 

After Barbara Billingsly (The Beave's mom) Mary was the woman/mother that often the 60s that was interesting to watch.

Then in the 70s, her own show was one of THE must see shows. Her, Carol Burnett and Bob Newhart made for a solid lineup to watch for many years in the 70s.

She was a great actress and person from all I've seen. Her life was in the news more than news about her show. RIP Mary

 

It seems to me that for years, the media tried to find dirt on Mary to show that the smile was fake, and they couldn't find any. Of course, there was the suicide of her son, but it's not like that was a secret.

 

I think there was a quote this week from her about the way she dressed on Dick's show--'Women don't do housework in a dress and heels'. I kinda felt that was a reaction against the Donna Reed show. Whenever I see that show, there's Donna (a super attractive gal, of course) in a really nice dress, high heels, perfect hair, etc.

 

Watching TMTMS on Hulu

 

Thanks for posting that, didn't know it took place.
What a great tribute to a great actress.

As soon as I scrolled and saw that 'YouTube' still frame in your post, I actually teared up a tad, 'cause I immediately knew where it was headed, without even seeing the text at the top.

I bookmarked the YT link and hope when I watch it in the future I won't get the same contradictory reaction...ironic huh?

Being a young kid watching Lucy reruns, I was at first of course, drawn to her over the top reactions, such as her Waaaaaah type crying and such.

Mary had her Mr. Graaaaaaant and perhaps here occasional stuttering etc, both of which were funny.

However, like Lucy, her real talent was in her ability to deliver and sell a funny line or reaction in a totally dramatic and believable way, which ain't the easiest of tasks without looking like you're acting.

I've got the complete seasons of the DVD & the MTM shows and as soon as I'm finished here, I'm gonna watch a couple of each.

 

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She was a nice person to meet too, talkative and easy going. So told me about her film career and early plum roles she appreciated - like Elvis Presley's girlfriend in a 1969 movie was pretty awesome.

 

I just found this thread and had no idea! R.I.P., Mary!