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Kristen · 03-20-2002, 02:45 PM

I'm surprised no one has posted this article here yet, but I found it at tv.yahoo.com.

Statue for Mary Tyler Moore
Wednesday March 20 6:59 AM ET

Mary Tyler Moore will be on hand in May to unveil a bronze statue that captures a key moment from the opening of her popular 1970s sitcom, when her character threw her cap skyward.

The statue will be unveiled May 8 at the corner of 7th Street and the Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, the spot where fans of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" still search for Mary's tossed-up tam.

"I can't believe it's going to be 8 feet tall," Moore said. "I just hope it's vertical and not horizontal."

Reminiscing from her home in New York's Westchester County, Moore said one of the show's creators suggested that she wait for a break in the traffic, walk into the intersection and throw her tam into the air as a sign of exuberance.

"It's the seminal moment of the show," she said. "It not only speaks to Mary Richards' feelings, but to my feelings as well. The show represented my hopes and dreams, and I wondered if my abilities were honed enough to carry my own show."

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show," about an independent career woman working at a Minneapolis TV news station, ran from 1970-77.

"TV Land hopes this statue will remind passers-by of the freedom and optimism that Mary has come to represent," said Larry W. Jones, general manager and executive vice president of the cable outlet dedicated to classic television, which selected the Mary Richards character for its TV Land Landmarks project.

Kristen

MTM1Fan · 03-20-2002, 04:36 PM

I feel kinda stupid for asking this but how are they going to get Mary's tam to stay in the air??

Kristen · 03-20-2002, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by MTM1Fan
I feel kinda stupid for asking this but how are they going to get Mary's tam to stay in the air??

Don't feel stupid, I was wondering the same thing. One article I read said that they were gonna have the hat be just above her hands, like it had just been released. Hope that helps!

Kristen

03-20-2002, 02:45 PM	#1
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	Another aritlce about the statue I'm surprised no one has posted this article here yet, but I found it at tv.yahoo.com. Statue for Mary Tyler Moore Wednesday March 20 6:59 AM ET Mary Tyler Moore will be on hand in May to unveil a bronze statue that captures a key moment from the opening of her popular 1970s sitcom, when her character threw her cap skyward. The statue will be unveiled May 8 at the corner of 7th Street and the Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, the spot where fans of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" still search for Mary's tossed-up tam. "I can't believe it's going to be 8 feet tall," Moore said. "I just hope it's vertical and not horizontal." Reminiscing from her home in New York's Westchester County, Moore said one of the show's creators suggested that she wait for a break in the traffic, walk into the intersection and throw her tam into the air as a sign of exuberance. "It's the seminal moment of the show," she said. "It not only speaks to Mary Richards' feelings, but to my feelings as well. The show represented my hopes and dreams, and I wondered if my abilities were honed enough to carry my own show." "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," about an independent career woman working at a Minneapolis TV news station, ran from 1970-77. "TV Land hopes this statue will remind passers-by of the freedom and optimism that Mary has come to represent," said Larry W. Jones, general manager and executive vice president of the cable outlet dedicated to classic television, which selected the Mary Richards character for its TV Land Landmarks project. Kristen
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03-20-2002, 04:36 PM	#2
MTM1Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 06, 2001 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 219	I feel kinda stupid for asking this but how are they going to get Mary's tam to stay in the air??
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