'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' Is In Fact Coming to The Hallmark Channel!

[Brian Damage]

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/02/hallmark-channel-acquires-mary-tyler.html




Saturday ended with a January TCA tour tradition: A lavish cocktail reception and dinner hosted by Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel at the Tournament House in Pasadena with dozens of stars from their upcoming movies. This event is considered a highlight of the Winter tours in that it is a celebration of television past and present. From where I sat, the most popular guests were Dancing with the Stars alumna Stacy Keibler, General Hospital legend Genie Francis (who talked at length about the unforgettable episode in 1979 when Luke raped Laura and forever changed daytime television in the process), and the one and only Rhoda Morgenstern, aka Valerie Harper, on hand because Hallmark Channel this year is going to add to its schedule the classic The Mary Tyler Moore Show, one of Hallmark's smartest moves ever.

http://www.jackmyers.com/jackmyers-think-tank/TCA-Cable-Wrap-Up-HBOs-Blinding-Star-Power-The-Returns-of-Dallas-and-Mad-Men-Russell-Brand-Goes-Wild-in-a-Good-Way-.html

[Family Ties Forever!]

When will it start airing?

[Brian Damage]

When will it start airing?


That I am not sure about yet. I heard that it will air on Saturdays, but that is all I know so far.

[Pavan]

We'll break the story with full details very soon. Can't say more yet, but it's not Saturdays, as of now.

[Brian Damage]

We'll break the story with full details very soon. Can't say more yet, but it's not Saturdays, as of now.


Cool, Thanks Pav

[Stuck In The '70's]

It'll be good to see this show back on tv again. :)

[Brian Damage]

It'll be good to see this show back on tv again. :)


I agree! I did discover that TMTMS is airing weekday mornings on familynet channel, but I don't think many have that channel. lol

[Stuck In The '70's]

I agree! I did discover that TMTMS is airing weekday mornings on familynet channel, but I don't think many have that channel. lol
I don't have that channel. lol I think it's on ME-TV but my affiliate only gives me a little bit of their programming and MTM isn't one of it.

[Brian Damage]

I don't have that channel. lol I think it's on ME-TV but my affiliate only gives me a little bit of their programming and MTM isn't one of it.


Yeah I wish I had Me-TV, but alas have about 300 channels I have absolutely no use for. lol

[Pavan]

I agree! I did discover that TMTMS is airing weekday mornings on familynet channel, but I don't think many have that channel. lol

It's been on FamilyNet since Fall: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/09/familynet-fall-2011-schedule-part-ii.html

[Brian Damage]

It's been on FamilyNet since Fall: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/09/familynet-fall-2011-schedule-part-ii.html


I just found that out Pav.

[Family Ties Forever!]

I don't have that channel. lol I think it's on ME-TV but my affiliate only gives me a little bit of their programming and MTM isn't one of it.

ME-TV, isn't that a local Chicago channel?

[snowpeck]

It used to be, but now it's national.

[Family Ties Forever!]

Oh ok, thanks.

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

OMG. YES.

The Hallmark channel is my friend.

[dakert]

I have the complete Mary Tyler Moore Show series on DVD so who cares what channel it is on?? :eek:

[Pavan]

News: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/02/hallmark-channel-acquires-mary-tyler.html

[USATVFAN]

I have the complete Mary Tyler Moore Show series on DVD so who cares what channel it is on?? :eek:
Not everybody has enough to by those DVD'a. And not everyone is a Die-hard Fans, Some peoples may like the show enough to watch it on TV but are not Fans or Die Hard Fans. I like Parks and Recreation and watch on TV, but I am not a big enough Fans to run out and buy it on DVD.

[duckie]

I have the complete Mary Tyler Moore Show series on DVD so who cares what channel it is on?? :eek:

Well you dont have to rub it in. :D

I loved the Ted Baxter character, he was so funny. Cant wait for it to air again.

[Pavan]

We'll have timeslots for the regular airings tomorrow on the blog...but here are the marathon episodes:

Sunday, April 1, 2012
10:00 am "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Love is All Around"": (1970)
Jilted by her fiancé, Mary Richards moves to Minneapolisand starts eventually winds up Associate Producer of The Six O'Clock News, and befriends her new neighbor, Rhoda Morgenstern, with whom she is initially at odds."

10:30 am "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Today I Am a Ma'am"": (1970)
Mary is upset because she is outside the 15-29 demographic group, which the news channel considers young. However, she really cannot believe it when the mailroom boy calls her Ma am."

11:00 am "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Bess, You is My Daughter Now"": (1970)
When Phyllis's husband, Lars, takes ill, she asks Mary to babysit Bess for a few days. However, Phyllis is heartbroken when she discovers that Bess wants to stay with Mary forever."

11:30 am "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Divorce Isn't Everything"": (1970)
Mary and Rhoda find out that divorcees at the Better Luck Next Time club can get group rates on charter flights to Paris and decide to join. However, Mary proves a hit with the club's members and gets elected to its board."

Noon "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Keep Your Guard Up"": (1970)
A football player turned insurance salesman applies for a job as a sportscaster and attaches himself to Mary. Mary and Rhoda discover that he hasn't had much success at anything and encourage him to pursue his dreams."

12:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Support Your Local Mother"": (1970)
Rhoda's mother, Ida, comes visiting and Rhoda refuses to see her. Ida stays with Mary but drives her crazy."

1:00 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Toulouse-Lautrec is One of My Favorite Artists"": (1970)
Mary begins seeing an author who appeared as a guest on WJM-TV's Scrutiny, and becomes extremely self-conscious after discovering he is several inches shorter than she is."

1:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""The Snow Must Go On"": (1970)
A snowstorm leaves Mary producing her first program, broadcasting the results of the local elections. The show has to remain on until a winner is declared -- and no word is received at the newsroom."

2:00 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Bob & Rhoda & Teddy & Mary"": (1970)
Mary is nominated for her first Television Editors' Award (the ""Teddies""), but at home Rhoda's boyfriend Bob takes more of an interest in Mary than in Rhoda."

2:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Assistant Wanted, Female"": (1970)
Mary's workload gets too much so Lou allows her to hire an assistant. She chooses Phyllis who hinders more than she helps."

3:00 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""1040 or Fight"": (1970)
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."

3:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Anchorman Overboard"": (1970)
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."

4:00 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""He's All Yours"": (1970)
After Mary invites Lou's nephew home for dinner, she must confront false rumors in the newsroom the following day."

4:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid"": (1970)
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."

5:00 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Howard's Girl"": (1971)
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."

5:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Party is Such Sweet Sorrow"": (1971)
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."

6:00 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Just a Lunch"": (1971)
Mary reluctantly finds herself romantically involved with a married man."

6:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Second Story Story"": (1971)
Mary's apartment is burgled with only her clothes, stereo and television taken but the next night the whole apartment is cleaned out."

7:00 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""We Closed in Minneapolis"": (1971): Murray's play is finally produced but his happiness is short-lived when he discovers that the leading role will be played by Ted."

7:30 pm "Mary Tyler Moore Show, The: ""Hi!"": (1971)
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."

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm "Mary and Rhoda: (2000 movie)
Mary Richards and Rhoda Morgenstern find themselves alone after the death of Mary’s husband and Rhoda’s divorce. Both have relocated to New York City and try to jumpstart their dormant careers and reconnect with their daughters. Stars Mary Tyler Moore and Valerie Harper."

[TVFactFan]

I will be able to watch the first 4 hours and then the last 2 hours. Great day to sample a new show..."Sunday"

[Brian Damage]

I will be able to watch the first 4 hours and then the last 2 hours. Great day to sample a new show..."Sunday"


I expect a full analysis Sol...LOL

[TVFactFan]

I expect a full analysis Sol...LOL


Oh Yes, full analysis and a history lesson. LOL

[Brian Damage]

Oh Yes, full analysis and a history lesson. LOL


History lesson???

[TVFactFan]

History lesson???


Yeah I will try and pick up on any reference made to 1970. lol

[Brian Damage]

Yeah I will try and pick up on any reference made to 1970. lol


Now I want you to keep in mind that the "pilot" episode isn't their best work.

[TVFactFan]

Now I want you to keep in mind that the "pilot" episode isn't their best work.


I know most pilot can be sh*tty and don't get good until later on.

[Brian Damage]

I know most pilot can be sh*tty and don't get good until later on.


Exactly

[Kristen]

Now I want you to keep in mind that the "pilot" episode isn't their best work.
I would have to disagree w/ that statement, Brian. I really think "Love is All Around" is one of the best eps, esp. for how all the characters are introduced and everything. And the backstory is written in to it very well, too.

[Leigh Ann]

I would have to disagree w/ that statement, Brian. I really think "Love is All Around" is one of the best eps, esp. for how all the characters are introduced and everything. And the backstory is written in to it very well, too.

I agree w/ Kristen. The pilot ep was well done, introducing the characters and settings of Mary's apartment and WJM. Plus, one of the most famous lines came from it, "I hate spunk!!" :lol:

[Pavan]

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/hallmark-channel-april-2012-with-mary.html - timeslot info

[TVFactFan]

Well I guess I will just have to watch it on Me-TV since it comes on at 8pm.

[Brian Damage]

Well I guess I will just have to watch it on Me-TV since it comes on at 8pm.


I thought you said you didn't have Me-TV?

[TVFactFan]

I thought you said you didn't have Me-TV?

Oh you didn't know?-lol I posted in the Me-Tv thread on the General Sitcoms Questions board that Comcast will be added Me-TV to their lineup on April 1st

ONE MORE WEEK-lol

[born2late]

I'm glad they are putting it on, but not happy about the time slot. Newhart was given the same treatment, early morning. Guess I can enjoy the marathon next weekend, I sure won't be watching at 4 am. :mad:

[TVFactFan]

I'm glad they are putting it on, but not happy about the time slot. Newhart was given the same treatment, early morning. Guess I can enjoy the marathon next weekend, I sure won't be watching at 4 am. :mad:


Not sure if you have Me-TV but MTM airs on that channel every night during the week at 8pm

[Brian Damage]

....OR if by some chance you have Family Net, it airs at 4:30PM

[born2late]

I don't get either, darn it! Thanks for the info.

[TVFactFan]

I don't get either, darn it! Thanks for the info.


We atleast you have the option to record it

[born2late]

That's right.