The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s Behind-The-Scenes Secrets

Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper played Mary’s loud-mouthed New Yorker best friend and neighbor, Rhoda. Harper was humorous and sassy, and a tad self-deprecating. After doing “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for four seasons, Harper’s character also got a spinoff show, “Rhoda,” which aired for an additional four years. After “Rhoda,” Harper made appearances in hit shows such as “Melrose Place” and “Sex and the City.” She even competed on “Dancing with the Stars” back in 2013.

Gavin MacLeod

MacLeod was known for playing the role of Murray Slaughter, a lovable news writer at WJM-TV While he was happily married, he was head-over-heels in love with Mary. After “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” MacLeod earned the star role in the series, “The Love Boat.” Since 1986, he has been the spokesperson for Princess Cruises.