The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
S02E08 Thoroughly Unmilitant Mary
Episode Overview
With the writing and technical unions on strike, the newsroom is left with only Lou, Mary, and Ted. Lou is assigned to be the second cameraman for “The Chuckles the Clown Show,” while Mary, frustrated by Murray’s absence, takes on the task of writing the news. Unfortunately, her stories are subpar, and when Lou voices his concerns, she breaks down in tears. Things worsen when Ted’s union joins the strike, forcing Lou to step in as the anchorman. He struggles with nerves during his first broadcast, leading to a disastrous performance. Meanwhile, at a bar, Murray, Gordy, and Mary find humor in Lou’s blunders. After a few drinks before his second broadcast, Lou feels relaxed but ends up dozing off during a break, prompting Herb to take over for the remainder of the show. The following day, the unions reach an agreement, and everything returns to normal. Rhoda Morgenstern and Phyllis Lindstrom do not appear in
