Someone mistakenly thinks Phyllis is pregnant and there is no father - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Caracci · 09-12-2025, 04:19 AM

Hi everyone!
I'm trying to find a specific scene from The Mary Tyler Moore Show
or the spin-off Phyllis with Cloris Leachman as Phyllis Lindstrom.
In this scene, there's a misunderstanding triggered by the phrase
"I'm waiting for my pupa" (or something similar), leading someone to
mistakenly think Phyllis is pregnant and the baby has no father!
The scene involves a living room with several people, then Phyllis
opens a door on the left side of the screen to a maybe male visitor.
It's a short scene from about 40 years ago and I could have lost or
changed some details. Does anyone remember this episode or scene?
Thanks so much!

stevea · 09-12-2025, 03:58 PM

This is probably a Phyllis thing, since it doesn't sound familiar from MTM.

I haven't seen Phyllis since the original airings years ago.

Howard · 09-14-2025, 05:50 PM

Me thinks it was on her own show and I loved every episode but can't remember this dialogue at all. I always loved how outrageous her character was on both series. I wish it continued for a 3rd season because the cast had some really funny, quirky characters!

stevea · 09-14-2025, 06:12 PM

Yes, I enjoyed that show when it was on. There are fan made DVDs "out there" but I wish a legit release would come out for this show.

DJM77 · 09-14-2025, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caracci

It's a short scene from about 40 years ago

More like about 50 years ago.

ThisLittlePiggy · 09-30-2025, 03:24 PM

“You’re Not Getting Better, Just Older” is the one where Phyllis pretends to be pregnant to get Mary to visit her.

09-12-2025, 04:19 AM	#1
Caracci Member Forum Cub Join Date: Sep 07, 2025 Posts: 2	Someone mistakenly thinks Phyllis is pregnant and there is no father Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a specific scene from The Mary Tyler Moore Show or the spin-off Phyllis with Cloris Leachman as Phyllis Lindstrom. In this scene, there's a misunderstanding triggered by the phrase "I'm waiting for my pupa" (or something similar), leading someone to mistakenly think Phyllis is pregnant and the baby has no father! The scene involves a living room with several people, then Phyllis opens a door on the left side of the screen to a maybe male visitor. It's a short scene from about 40 years ago and I could have lost or changed some details. Does anyone remember this episode or scene? Thanks so much!

09-12-2025, 03:58 PM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,077	This is probably a Phyllis thing, since it doesn't sound familiar from MTM. I haven't seen Phyllis since the original airings years ago.

09-14-2025, 05:50 PM	#3
Howard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 260	Me thinks it was on her own show and I loved every episode but can't remember this dialogue at all. I always loved how outrageous her character was on both series. I wish it continued for a 3rd season because the cast had some really funny, quirky characters!

09-14-2025, 06:12 PM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,077	Yes, I enjoyed that show when it was on. There are fan made DVDs "out there" but I wish a legit release would come out for this show.

09-30-2025, 03:24 PM	#6
ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 85,696	“You’re Not Getting Better, Just Older” is the one where Phyllis pretends to be pregnant to get Mary to visit her.