
Mary
1985–1986 · CBS · 30 min · 1 season
S01E13 · Steppin' Out with Mary Brenner
Wed, 9 Apr, 12:00 pm
Frank makes Mary review Ed's play.
About
Mary Brenner is a divorcee, who is forced to find another job when the high fashion magazine she has been writing for is dissolved and she is hired by The Chicago Post, a third rate sensationalist newspaper, to write the Helpline column.
Episodes
- E01
From Pillar to Post
Thu, 12 Dec· 30 minReturning to the workplace after her divorce, Mary is determined to prove to her boss that she is tough enough to handle the job.
- E02
Make My Day
Thu, 19 Dec· 30 minJo decides that Mary isn't tough enough in dealing with a shady businessman, so she tells him off - while pretending to be Mary. Susan, hoping for a sign from Lester, agrees to go on a date with Frank.
- E03
Chicago Hi-Lo
Thu, 26 Dec· 30 minAssuming she has no idea how to play, Frank and the others invite Mary to join them for a round of poker.
- E04
Everyone's a Critic
Thu, 2 Jan· 30 minEd LaSalle uses some of Mary's vague comments about a play in his review. Unfortunately, Mary didn't attend the play, even though she was supposed to.
- E05
The Death Threat
Thu, 9 Jan· 30 minWhen the Eagle is hit with a series of death threats, Mary is fearful, but Frank just laughs them off.
- E06
Forest for the Trees
Thu, 16 Jan· 30 minMary is depressed because her birthday is the same day as her wedding anniversary. Her spirits receive a lift when she gets a gift from an unexpected place.
- E07
Same Old Song
Thu, 23 Jan· 30 minJo's sometimes boyfriend has finally finished his book. Will Mary help him get it published?
- E08
Beans
Thu, 30 Jan· 30 minMary is convinced that Frank has made a bad decision. When she threatens to go over his head, Frank just laughs.
- E09
Table for Two
Thu, 13 Feb· 30 minWhen Mary's dinner date cancels, Frank engineers a spot at her table.
- E10
Mr. Lucky
Thu, 20 Feb· 30 minFrank thinks he's the luckiest man in the world... until Mary declines his offer to go to Monte Carlo with him.
- E11
And the Winner Is
Wed, 26 Mar· 30 minMary is stunned when she wins a fashion writer's award for an article she wrote at her former job.
- E12
Little Jo
Wed, 2 Apr· 30 minMary sets up a dinner for Jo and her parents.
- E13
Steppin' Out with Mary Brenner
Wed, 9 Apr· 30 minFrank makes Mary review Ed's play.
Cast

Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Brenner

John Astin
Ed LaSalle

David Byrd
Vincent Tully

James Farentino
Frank DeMarco

Katey Sagal
Jo Tucker

James Tolkan
Lester Mintz

Carlene Watkins
Susan Wilcox