Love Is All Around: The Making of the Mary Tyler Moore Show (Paperback)

~ (Author), Irby B. Brown (Author), Grant A. Tinker (Foreword)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

An unabashedly adoring retrospective of the award-winning TV show. The authors admit this is "a celebration of a show we place among the finest . . . " in TV history. Well, that could be open to argument. It is true that most of us probably do remember Mary Richards, Mr. Grant, Rhoda, Phyllis, Ted, Murray, et. al; and, yes, most cast members and writers went on to other things, some rather stellar (among them writer James Brooks of Terms of Endearment and Broadcast News fame.) But when the authors rhapsodize about the show and its meaning, the reader's eyes begin to glaze over. However, fans will appreciate that all episodes are described, giving date shown, guest stars, writer and director, as well as a story synopsis and insider's comments on the making of it. There are also painstaking details and incidents surrounding the creation of the show. Still, since the show's current popularity is in question, this may not be an essential purchase.
- Rosellen Brewer, Monterey Cty. Free Libs., Seaside, Cal.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 235 pages
• Publisher: Delta; First Edition edition (November 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385297734
• ISBN-13: 978-0385297738
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #741,282 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a behind-the-scenes look at my favorite show, March 24, 2008

By	J. E. Geddis "Janny G." (Athens, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a SERIOUS _Mary Tyler Moore Show_ fan, and this book was on my wish list for years. Several months ago I bought it here on amazon from an independent dealer and was not disappointed. I loved reading about how the show was cast, directed, produced, and organized week-to-week. If you're not interested in the show, it's probably a 3 star book. But for fans?! Definitely worth having.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent fan book, March 20, 2002

By	Mike Keymel (Rochester NY) - See all my reviews

This book is a must for any fan of the show. Every episode is detailed and well-written. The author was nice enough to autograph my copy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fans will love it, October 23, 2009

By	Shatzi Crabtree (NC) - See all my reviews

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A great book about one of the all time best series ever. Full of info on the show behind the scenes. If you like the show you will really enjoy this.