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

Sue Ann Gets the Axe

In Season 7 Episode 17, Lou claims that Mary applied for the job as associate producer at WJM back in Episode 1, even though she wasn’t qualified. In actuality, Mary applied for the secretarial position that was already filled. Lou offered Mary the associate producer job at a lower pay. This is just one of the various continuity flaws in the show.

Look at Us, We’re Walking

In Season 7 Episode 13, Mary claims that in seven years of working at WJM, she had never been absent nor late. This isn’t true. There have been occasions in the series where Mary is over one hour late due to Phyllis and she’s also late when Rhoda’s apartment catches on fire.