Episode
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Party is Such Sweet Sorrow
Overview
Mary gets a tempting offer from a rival television station, but becomes reluctant to leave when her WJM-TV colleagues throw a farewell party for her.
Details
- Series
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1971-01-09
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Party is Such Sweet Sorrow is Episode 16 in Season 1 of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. It aired on 1971-01-09. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 15: Howard's Girl
Mary begins seeing Paul Arnell, the brother of her former boyfriend Howard Arnell, and is shocked to discover that the brothers' parents still believe that she and Howard are an item.
Episode 17: Just a Lunch
Mary reluctantly finds herself romantically involved with a married man.
More episodes from this season
Episode 14: Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid II
Feeling sympathetic for a co-worker who hasn't spent Christmas with his family for years, Mary is forced to stay alone at WJM-TV on Christmas Eve.
Episode 18: Second Story Story
Mary's apartment is burgled, with only her clothes, stereo and television taken but then next night the whole apartment is cleaned out.
Episode 13: He's All Yours
After Mary invites Lou's nephew home for dinner, she must confront false rumors in the newsroom the following day.
Episode 19: We Closed in Minneapolis
Murray's play, All Work and No Play, is finally produced but his happiness is short-lived when he discovers that the leading role will be played by Ted.
Episode 12: Anchorman Overboard
Ted loses his self-confidence after speaking at Phyllis's club and Mary has to find a way to get Ted back on a high.
Episode 20: Hi!
Mary is admitted into the hospital to have her tonsils removed, and shares a room with a grouchy woman who refuses to get along with anyone.
Episode 11: 1040 or Fight
Mary is audited by the IRS, and the shy auditor takes an interest in her. Unfortunately, he has great difficulty telling her how he feels.
Episode 21: The Boss Isn't Coming to Dinner
Lou and his wife Edie separate and Mary becomes involved when she is asked for advice.
Episode 10: Assistant Wanted, Female
Mary's workload gets too much so Lou allows her to hire an assistant. She chooses Phyllis who hinders more than she helps.
Episode 22: A Friend in Deed
An irritating childhood friend drops by Mary's apartment, making use of her connection as Mary's former camp mate to introduce herself to the newsroom's staff.