Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman 

A small-town housewife struggles to cope with the increasingly bizarre and violent events unfolding around her.

Creators:

Jerry Adelman, Daniel Gregory Browne, Norman Lear

Stars:

Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Louise Lasser	...	Mary Hartman 325 episodes, 1976-1977
Greg Mullavey	...	Tom Hartman 325 episodes, 1976-1977
Mary Kay Place	...	Loretta Haggers 325 episodes, 1976-1977
Graham Jarvis	...	Charlie Haggers 325 episodes, 1976-1977
Dody Goodman	...	Martha Shumway 325 episodes, 1976-1977
Debralee Scott	...	Cathy Shumway 325 episodes, 1976-1977
Victor Kilian	...	Raymond Larkin 325 episodes, 1976-1977
Claudia Lamb	...	Heather Hartman 323 episodes, 1976-1977
Philip Bruns	...	George Shumway 250 episodes, 1976-1977
Dabney Coleman	...	Merle Jeeter 148 episodes, 1976-1977

Storyline

Set in fictional Fernwood, Ohio, this deliriously demented serial focused on the beleaguered heroine Mary Hartman, an average American housewife. In the first year, Mary suffered the travails of mass murder, adultery, venereal disease, homosexuality, religious cults, and UFO sightings, before she finally succumbed to a nervous breakdown on a syndicated talk show.

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Plot Keywords:

repetition in title | cult tv | waxy yellow buildup | indecent exposure | spoof | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ranked #21 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Top Cult Shows Ever!" (May 30, 2004 issue).

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Quotes

Martha Shumway: Now you listen here - there is nothing so bad that it can't be worse.
Charlie Haggers: That's a comforting thought, Martha.
Martha Shumway: That's why I'm here, Charlie. To comfort you.

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Connections

Referenced in The Carol Burnett Show: Episode #10.6 (1976)

User Reviews

Terrific!

Who would have guessed that 30 years later Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman would still be an absolutely hilarious and entertaining program? Controversial for its time, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman still seems to walk the line of racy subject matters.....not subtle and not over-the-top. Watching takes you back in time. It is entertaining to see the fashion statements and listen to the dialog from so long ago. The series is really like a time capsule! Also enjoyable is the product placement, a real blast-to-the-past! Thanks to everyone who brought this program to DVD. I certainly hope that the entire series makes it to video.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

Filming Locations:

KTLA Studios - 5858 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (325 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1