
Yes, she did. The ‘F’ word in question is feminist, and she was the first feminist for this alta kocker (old fart) of a baby boomer, to witness and learn from, on TV. She very easily and seamlessly showed the world, and young madelahs (girls) like me yes I was a young kinder, that you can be a woman and do things differently. It was okay.
As a little pisher (kid), I grew up admiring and dreaming of becoming ‘Mary Richards.’ I know, you’re thinking, Mary, she’s a shiksah (non-jew) with a cute little turned up nose… and me, a Yiddisheh momma? Well, at the start of every episode, she tossed that hat up into the air, and knew, she was ‘gonna make it after all.’ She was a smart, single woman in the ’70’s, living alone and carrying a big job at WJM-TV. She demanded respect, and was incredibly kind. A true mensch (good person). Once, she bumped into her desk, and actually said, “excuse me.” I’ve done that. Really! I have channeled Mary Richards and her kindness, and I have brought the Rule of Kind to our home.
I remember the very first episode, when she interviewed for the job of TV producer. Mr. Grant (Ed Asner) was giving her a real tough time and she flat-out stood her ground and stated that he should be asking her about her qualifications, not her personal life. Zing! Ah-ha moment. Click. Save.
Over the seven years her show spanned, she taught me about equal pay (and we are still fighting that fight) for women in the workplace, birth control, being single and having sex, not conforming to society’s view of women — married with children, dressing differently (yes, the very first member of the pantsuit nation), mixing skirts, dresses, and pants in her wardrobe both for work and for play. All the while, I baby sat and ich macht a labent (made a living), as pint-sized pishers did. Click. Save.
As I mourn Mary Tyler Moore, and Mary Richards, I sure hope she meets up with Chuckles the Clown in the big TV studio in the sky. Perhaps one of the funniest episodes ever, Chuckles Bites the Dust, where Mary really lost her sh*t couldn’t contain herself. He worked down the hall from the studio and was killed by a rogue elephant when he was dressed as Peter Peanut. The gang kept relentlessly making jokes and Mary was appalled. Then at the actual funeral, the sermon began it finally hit her and she laughed louder and heartier then ever before. It was comedic genius and showed fear of the ever after simultaneously.
*Video courtesy of You Tube
Mary, wherever you are, I hope you can laugh. For your life looked easy to us, but it was much harder than ever imagined. Go find Chuckles, and laugh, and know that you made a real difference in the world that is so very important today, especially today, in 2017. RIP MTM, and thank you for your wisdom, comedy, and insight.
The only true dead, are tose who have been forgotten. di bloyz ams toyt, zenen di vas hobn shoyn fargesn.
Long live on Mary…
L’Chiam! To Life!
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Love this! What a nice post. RIP Mary. #FabFridayPost
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Yes, RIP! Thanks so much! #fabfridaypost xo
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Was talking about Chucles the Clown’s funeral yesterday at work. Like That Girl, Mary will always be part of a very special time when we dared to grow up like them.
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Said very well Marushka. We did dare to grow up like them. And I’m stull trying! Have a terrific weekend! xo
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I was so sad to find out she had passed. I used to stay up late and watch MTM re-runs when I was in middle and high school. 🙂
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They never get old! It is sad that we are losing so many talented people. This one struck me hard. I’ve been singing the theme song since I found out. Thanks Alicia! Have a super weekend. Xo
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What a lovely post. Kids of today could do with a few more role models like her x
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I agree Alana! She was an incredible role model for me. #fabfridaypost xo
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Ahhh lovely, heartfelt post with genius clip! We need to laugh, even more so now. Lovely tribute #FridayFrolics
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Thanks so much for your comments…and you are so right. Laughter is desperately needed… Oy vey! #FridayFrolics xoxo
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I think I am one of the only Mary Tyler Moore fans that doesn’t like the Chuckles episode. But I loved the show and like you took away many life lessons.
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Really! Wow. Mary was awesome and I’m glad you loved the show to Audrey! #FridayFrolics xoxo
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Such a lovely post. Thanks for linking up to #ThatFridayLinky
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Thank you so much! ❤️👊🏼👊🏽❤️
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What a great clip! RIP Mary Tyler Moore. 😥 Thank you for sharing with us on #FabFridayPost May The ‘F’ word continue strong!!
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Yes it will Su! 👊🏽👊🏼👊🏽👊🏼❤💕❤
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Thanks Su! #fabfridaypost 😘 You are so wonderful!!!
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What an amazing tribute hun! I love that she made a real difference to you and yes we are still fighting that equality of pay thing aren’t we?! Thank you for linking up to #EatSleepBlogRT 🌟
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Ty lovely! Happy to be here! #eatsleepblogRT 😘
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Thank you for sharing this with #ThatFridayLinky I’m all for equal rights but didn’t know of this person.
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She was awesome! And I will miss her greatly. Thanks for your comments. #ThatFridayLinky xo
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Thank you for sharing this with #ThatFridayLinky I’m all for equal rights but didn’t know of this person.
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GReat American actress, and inspiring to many. Thanks for your comments. I hoe you watched the clip… #ThatFridayLinky xoxo
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We lost an icon, it was a hell of a start to 2017 when we’re already dealing with Trump. #bigpinklink
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Tell me about it…Oy vey! How much can we take… I am desperately trying to not let Mr. T bring me down. #bigpinklink ❤
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Never let them bring you down, that would mean we lost!
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You got that right SISTAH! M’wah!
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I must have been under a rock the last couple of days…good God, how did I miss this? I’m so sad. I loved watching this show with my mom when we could (in it’s rerun stages back in the 80’s). #eatsleepblogRT
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! Everything flashes across my iPhone — good, bad, indifferent. This one knoocked the wind out of me. I am happy knowing how much joy you and your mom had from her as well Thanks so much for your comments! #eatsleepblogRT xox
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I remember her with affection but not the detail so really must revisit the telly programmes
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Oh, it will be worthy of a revisit. If I could ever get the kids to bed, I would do the same! xoxo
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A lovely tribute to Mary. Our actions and the impact they have on others are the things that are left behind after we are gone and are the things people remember us for. That makes someone immortal, it makes a life worth of living…Thanks for linking with #globalblogging
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Thank you for your comment Regina! It does make it all more worthwhile, doesn’t it! ❤ ❤ ❤ #globalblogging
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Lovely tribute. So much better than the role models like Kim K. Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics
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True dat x 1 million! xoxo #FridayFrolics
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Hi Lisa,
I was a fan of Mary Tyler Moore, the actress (saw her in everything) and the shows she starred in. Thanks for writing this tribute. Great to see you.
Thanks for bringing your post to last week’s Blogger’s Pit Stop.
Janice, Pit Stop Crew
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Thank you Janice. So many losses in the celeb realm, but she really touched me. It’s great to see you as well, friend! #BloggersPitStop xoxo
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Such a lovely tribute post! Thank you for linking up to #globalblogging
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Good to know she was loved globally! #globalblogging xxoo
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Such a loss for the world 🙂 Thanks for linking up with #bigpinklink H x
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Thanks Harriet! 😘💕 #bigpinklink
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I was so sad to she had passed. she was such an amazing woman and actress. I was annoyed that her death didn’t seem to get as much press as people who were not as good as she was in so many ways….
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I think we have someone else soaking up all of the limelight unfortunately. Thanks Brandi! Xo
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also #MarvMondays
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Mwah!!
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I feel like I’ve really missed out because I didn’t know who she was until now. I’m off to look her up. Lovely post x
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She was so wonderful, funny, kind…Thanks for reading! I appreciate your comments Jenny! #bigpinklink xoxo
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I’ve learned so much about all the inspirational ladies that have fought for us through reading your posts. It’s been wonderful. Thank you! #globalblogging
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Oh what a wonderful thing to say. I am honored to be a part of #globalblogging 😘❤
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Such a brilliant tribute and thanks for sharing this clip – I’ve never seen it before and you really did make me laugh! You can’t beat the old classics can you? What an inspiring woman! #StayClassyMama
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Thanks for reading and watching! She was an inspiration indeed! Hope you are having a fab weekend you #stayclassymama xoxo
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Great tribute. Though I had heard of her, I never really knew anything about, or saw anything of, Mary Tyler Moore. I’m not sure if that’s because I’m British or my age. I’ve read a fair bit about her since she died, though, and she sounds pretty impressive. Thanks so much for joining us on #FridayFrolics
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Oh she was impressive indeed! Perhaps you have a Brit equivalent? But here, she was something special! xoxoxo #FridayFrolics xoxo
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heard of her but never watched her. now feel like i missed out and may need to youtube some!!
Thanks for linking to #ablogginggoodtime
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Oh I recommend that! What fun it would be to start from the beginning! She really was ahead of her time! Thanks for your comments! #Ablogginggoodtime xo
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