Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted: And all the Brilliant Minds Who Made The Mary Tyler Moore Show a Classic
"A rich chronicle of women making history." (TheAtlantic.com)"Poor dead Chuckles the Clown might be squirting seltzer water down the angels’ robes, but as long as intelligent comedy has a role in our lives, the chuckles and change that “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” wrought will never die. And Armstrong, in this smart and charming history, shows us why." (Richmond Times-Dispatch)"This is a wonderful book. It takes us backstage with a keen insight on the writing, directing and casting of one of the best television shows, ever. I didn't want it to end, any more than I wantedThe Mary Tyler Moore Showto end." (Carol Burnett, author of Carrie and Me)"I tried to skim this book, but failed miserably, finding I couldn't put it down. In case you're wondering how we got fromI Love LucytoGirls, the answer is: "The Mary Tyler Moore Show,stupid!"Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's deft weave of social history and sharp entertainment reporting explains how this revolutionary show made the world safe for Lena Dunham." (Peter Biskind, author of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls)Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Tedhurt my face. Jennifer Armstrong brought back memories and laughs from one of the best eras in television. She made me stay up all night and by the morning my face hurt from smiling. I forgive her because I enjoyed the book so much. (Gail Parent, author of Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York)"Pop-culture gold: a can't-put-it-down history ofThe Mary Tyler Moore Showand the misfit genius women (and men) who made it.Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Tedis essential reading if you loveThe Mary Tyler Moore Show, or TV comedy wizards, or things that are awesome." (Gavin Edwards, author of 'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy)“Fast-paced and charming…Armstrong’s absorbing cultural history offers the first in-depth look at a series that changed television.” (Publishers Weekly)“Delicious… For any fan of the show or TV history in general, this book is pure pleasure.” (Kirkus (starred review))