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Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams continues her conversation with author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, digging deeper into the brilliant women behind The Mary Tyler Moore Show. In this episode, they explore how casting, style, and behind-the-scenes leadership shaped not just the series — but TV history. Armstrong shares insights from her book Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted, focusing on the show's female writers and creatives: Writers like Susan Silver, Jenna McMahon, Gail Parent, and Marilyn Suzanne Miller Casting director Ethel Winant's eye for chemistry and strong ensemble balance Costume designer Mimi Kirk and stylist Leslie Hall's visual influence on Mary, Rhoda, and Sue Ann How “Rhoda” spun off — and the cultural impact of letting women lead storytelling Armstrong recounts the discovery of writers who never expected their work to define a generation — or become a feminist TV landmark. It's a celebration of the unsung women who made MTM iconic.   YouTube Audio Version Available: https://youtu.be/cl42oUL3GJ