The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s Behind-The-Scenes Secrets
Ted Knight
Knight played Ted Baxter, the narcissistic and witty anchorman on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” His character often flopped and was never too knowledgeable in the topics he covered, but he believed that he was the best news anchor in the country. After the series ended, Knight went on to star in his own show, which flopped after just six episodes. But he later starred on the hit show “Too Close For Comfort,” which was later renamed “The Ted Knight Show.” Shortly after the end of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” Knight was diagnosed with cancer. In 1986, he passed away from surgical complications related to his illness.
Cloris Leachman
Leachman played Phyllis Lindstrom, the nosy and snobby wife of dermatologist Dr. Lars Lindstrom. Her character owned the building in which Mary and Rhoda lived. In order to start her own spinoff series, “Phyllis,” she left “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in 1975. After the show ended, she won an Oscar and multiple Emmys. She has appeared on sitcoms such as “Raising Hope” and holds the record of being the oldest contestant to compete on “Dancing with the Stars.”
