Well-known for her role as a stay-at-home mother in 1960s comedy classic, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Tyler Moore is probably most widely recognized for the program with her namesake: the Mary Tyler Moore show. The image of her spinning then carefreely tossing her knitted cap in the air comes to mind — capturing the essence of her sassy character, Mary Richards, who she portrayed on the show.
As Richards, Moore brought the notion of a successful 30-something single working woman making it on her own into the forefront of thinking. To distinguish between her early wholesome image, producers wanted Moore to sport a hairstyle a little "spunkier" for her character. While her chin-length flip stayed the same underneath, Moore's hair was transformed to the iconic long and volumized style through use of a fall (a half-wig). Moore wasn't a fan, and once her show proved to be a hit, she unveiled her natural look once again.
The willowy actress with the wide smile is now in her 70s. Moore, a vegetarian, is actively involved in the rights of animals. As a diabetic herself, she devotes much of her time lobbying for diabetes research, and is currently the International Chair for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. Set your TiVo — she will soon be appearing on Lipstick Jungle as Brooke Shields' character's mother.
To see some more pictures of Moore and a nifty video from the Mary Tyler Moore show, read more
- Looking demure in 1963.
- Cute and perky for a 1965 Dick Van Dyke Show shot.
- Looking coy (and bouffant) in 1969.
- I'm flipping over this publicity shot taken in 1969.
- A 1970s Mary Tyler Moore show photo.
- Ever the animal lover, Mary poses with her dog at home in 1970.
- At home in 1970 — what gorgeous eyes.
- A hippie-like tribute in 1976.
- Curly-haired at the 1981 Academy Awards.
- Lipstick Jungle promotional shot in 2008. Moore will be playing the mom of Brooke Shields' character.
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MTM rocks
1Lipstick Jungle seems so trashy
Wow she looks beautiful in that photo. I've always thought she was such a pretty lady, I remember watching the two shows mentioned on Nick at Night when I was little. I loved Rhoda too.
2I LOVE MTM !!! She's so beautiful, articulate and classy.
MTM was such a good show too.
3I loved all her shows. Have never seen Lipstick Jungle and probably never will so won't be seeing her on it, shame for me.
4Both my parents really liked her...my mom thought she was smart and stylish, and my dad thought she was smart and pretty
5I used to love to watch that show as a child. I loved her apt. in the show and Rhoda Morgenstern.
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