Written by Marcia Lewis Initial release 18 February 1991 | Directed by Jack Haley, Jr. Country of origin United States Director Jack Haley Jr. | |
Starring Mary Tyler MooreEd AsnerValerie HarperGavin MacLeodBetty WhiteGeorgia EngelCloris Leachman Cast Similar The Mary Tyler Moore Re, Mary and Rhoda, Twelve Hours to Kill, The True Story of Lynn Stuart, The Sword of Ali Baba | ||
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show is a 1991 American television special commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 1970–77 sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show which was broadcast on CBS on February 18, 1991.
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Summary
A 20th anniversary retrospective of The Mary Tyler Moore Show (hosted by Mary Tyler Moore) featuring a compilation of clips from the show's memorable moments and a reunion with co-stars Ed Asner, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Gavin MacLeod and Betty White.
Mary introduces clips highlighting each of the show's individual characters, after which cast members comment on their character's specific traits and quirks. The cast also pays tribute to the late Ted Knight (who died in 1986) for his portrayal of TV anchor Ted Baxter.
The special concludes with the teary-eyed cast watching the final moments from the series finale, "The Last Show".
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Reception
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show was a huge Nielsen ratings winner for CBS, earning an 11th-place finish and receiving a 17.4 rating (16.2 million households) for the week of February 18, 1991.