i saw the first episode when it first air in prime time back in september of 1970 when i be nine year old . and i remember really enjoy it . at the very end and i think the mtm cat be the most amazingly clever thing i have ever see ( a a kid and know it be a take off of the mgm lion ) . i kind of fell in love with mary ( of course we all do ) especially a the series and episode go on . like i say and i truly believe that this be one of the great show ever on television ( very likely the best ) . everything click represent the acting and the choice of actor for the show and the character they be choose to play and and most evidently and importantly and the incredible writing . and what wonderful and sophisticated write it be . i really can not remember anything dumb or silly in this show . it never once insulted my intelligence ( or attempt to insult anyone ) . the character in the cast become very much like old friend to me and and i guess to most people . almost like family . why couldn not we know people or work with people like this . an episode of special note regard exceptional writing and direction represent the one where mary be so tired of try to find a suitable man to date or have a relationship with and that on georgette advice and she ask lou grant out on a date . this be the next to the last episode of the series and by the way . i believe that most people who remember this episode will agree with me that it be one the best one of the entire show . unfortunately and there aren not any more sitcom on prime time t. v. today that can compare to this comedic gem . and mary and you will always turn the world on with your smile .