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Goodbye Laura Petrie & Mary Richards.
The above characters played by Moore -- as Laura Petrie in the '60's sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show", and, as Mary Richards in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" of the '70's -- were iconic roles that showcased a woman being decisive, strong, funny, and sexy all at the same time.
Dick Van Dyke was the star of his show, but it may as well have been Moore that made the show, particularly in an era where a woman was still seen being second fiddle to a man.
It wasn't until her role as the fiercely independent and unmarried Mary Richards, that Moore portrayed a modern, professional woman. Richards was the non-quintessential tv news producer, single and successful. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was In some ways 'groundbreaking' even for a '70's sitcom.
Rest In Peace, Mary. And thanks for giving us fans plenty of laughter.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/obit-mary-tyler-moore-1.3951904
The above characters played by Moore -- as Laura Petrie in the '60's sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show", and, as Mary Richards in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" of the '70's -- were iconic roles that showcased a woman being decisive, strong, funny, and sexy all at the same time.
Dick Van Dyke was the star of his show, but it may as well have been Moore that made the show, particularly in an era where a woman was still seen being second fiddle to a man.
It wasn't until her role as the fiercely independent and unmarried Mary Richards, that Moore portrayed a modern, professional woman. Richards was the non-quintessential tv news producer, single and successful. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was In some ways 'groundbreaking' even for a '70's sitcom.
Rest In Peace, Mary. And thanks for giving us fans plenty of laughter.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/obit-mary-tyler-moore-1.3951904