Mary Tyler Moore performing Paul McCartney's "With a Little Luck" in a red sweatsuit with David Letterman, Michael Keaton, and Swoosie Kurtz, circa 1978
"Mary" was a three-episode flop. She surrounded herself with some talented people (Michael Keaton, David Letterman, Swoosie Kurtz, Dick Shawn and James Hampton), but TV variety shows were on the way out in 1978.
Me too Doobydude....I was listening to a show about Tavistock and the Frankfurt School, and this was mentioned. But I didn't see Mary point to those wearing the 9 and 11 at the same time she sings, "...Can't You Feel The Town Exploding..." I think croww777 was stretching the truth a bit. One thing I do find interesting though is the line, "..The Willow Turns His Back On Inclement Weather..." On 9-11-2001 a hurricane was scheduled to hit New York, but it turned eastward just a short time before it was to hit. It was scarcely mentioned in the news.
Ludwig Drummer Yeah, he was struggling to keep it together. And he really didn't want to be there, you could tell, especially when they all put their hands in. Hilarious. He was embarrassed by this, but he appreciated that it was so stupid it was funny. That would be the hallmark of early Late Night. So stupid it's funny.
Keaton looks like he is concentrating on trying to stay in step. Letterman ha that same goofy grin he always used to let you know he was not taking it seriously.
I love mtm but it's "whole damn thing" not "whole darn thing" If fcc won't let you perform the song as written then find another song I'm surprised paul mccartney allowed this
The answer is no. This clip is from a one hour variety show Mary Tyler Moore had in 1978. Her classic sit-com had ended the year before and this variety show, entitled "Mary" was premiered with great anticipation. For that reason, the first episode had extremely high ratings. Unfortunately, it was not very good and gave little incentive to tune in the following week. Ratings plummeted so quickly that Mary Tyler Moore herself had CBS cancel the show after the third week. She came back the following year with a re-tooled version titled "The Mary Tyler Moore Hour". This show was a sit-com about a variety show. It was a trifle better, but not enough, because it was canceled by the network after eleven episodes.
+bookhouse88 she might as well be. last time i saw pic of her she looked like death incarnate. in my view, she was extremely an over rated talent. she would have done okay in local community shows. she has dick van dyke and the cast of MTM show to thank for her 'success'.
+Eva Staitz Mary Tyler Moore's talent was anything but "overrated." Try being the co-star of a long-running blockbuster TV show, and then going on to be the star of yet another one. Many of the biggest Hollywood stars couldn't even manage one successful TV show, much less two undying classics.
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This may be the absolute lowest point in human history. R.I.P. Mary.
"Mary" was a three-episode flop. She surrounded herself with some talented people (Michael Keaton, David Letterman, Swoosie Kurtz, Dick Shawn and James Hampton), but TV variety shows were on the way out in 1978.
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Me too Doobydude....I was listening to a show about Tavistock and the Frankfurt School, and this was mentioned. But I didn't see Mary point to those wearing the 9 and 11 at the same time she sings, "...Can't You Feel The Town Exploding..." I think croww777 was stretching the truth a bit.
One thing I do find interesting though is the line, "..The Willow Turns His Back On Inclement Weather..."
On 9-11-2001 a hurricane was scheduled to hit New York, but it turned eastward just a short time before it was to hit. It was scarcely mentioned in the news.
Ditto! 42, its reflection, 9, 11..
I just discovered Crrow a few weeks ago. Listening to all the early shows. This is very interesting...mentioned in show 78.
Yup. Listening to old Crrow streams myself. Been listening for a year.
Dave looked like he was about to lose it with laughter........
Ludwig Drummer Yeah, he was struggling to keep it together. And he really didn't want to be there, you could tell, especially when they all put their hands in. Hilarious. He was embarrassed by this, but he appreciated that it was so stupid it was funny. That would be the hallmark of early Late Night. So stupid it's funny.
David Letterman actually looks embarrassed to be there.
A little? Lol
And I thought the Brady Bunch variety hour was bad... 😱
Oh, it was.
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McCartney forever
Dave looks properly embarrassed.
I'm not sure Paul McCartney approved this.
Mary's best vocals occurred in a New Rochelle living room.
I really want to know what this means....
@@dougderryberry1631 Laura Petrie. The 1960s.
Always happy to help.
This wins today's randomness prize.
With David Letterman as one of the back up guys.
it's funny seeing David Letterman and Michael Keaton sing..
Sounds like a song about the planning of 9/11
i hear it... not. deep... bullshit. you mean the numbers on the shirts? (42 0 24 9 11 14)
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Keaton looks like he is concentrating on trying to stay in step. Letterman ha that same goofy grin he always used to let you know he was not taking it seriously.
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With a little luck...9/11????
The scumtard cancerheads at work.
9/11 hmmm
All the numbers are symbolic
Wow what up Dirth?! Thank you for doing what you do!
I just came from richiefromboston w/crrow777. Very interesting stuff
That was my reason too. Just figured I'd stir it up since no one else had yet.
24 and 42... as above, so below.
Holy sh**
Is Keaton already wearing a rug?
I'm sure Dave has a Top Ten List on why he hates this sketch.
We ALL do.
I doubt he even acknowledges it’s existence. Dave has a real aversion to looking ridiculous.
Up with people
Oh my god 🙄
We're so sorry. Paul McCartney
This is other-worldly bad. But hysterically bad - so glad it exists!
I like MTM, but I need mind bleach after that. Folks, this was how bad TV was in the late 70s.
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OK, we now have a candidate for the Absolute Worst McCartney Cover Ever.
I love mtm but where does she come off covering pm?
Mr well would be proud
I love mtm but it's "whole damn thing" not "whole darn thing"
If fcc won't let you perform the song as written then find another song
I'm surprised paul mccartney allowed this
Mr well that is
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I'm warning you Dobbs!
Awful! Did anybody actually watch this stuff in 1978?
The answer is no. This clip is from a one hour variety show Mary Tyler Moore had in 1978. Her classic sit-com had ended the year before and this variety show, entitled "Mary" was premiered with great anticipation. For that reason, the first episode had extremely high ratings. Unfortunately, it was not very good and gave little incentive to tune in the following week. Ratings plummeted so quickly that Mary Tyler Moore herself had CBS cancel the show after the third week. She came back the following year with a re-tooled version titled "The Mary Tyler Moore Hour". This show was a sit-com about a variety show. It was a trifle better, but not enough, because it was canceled by the network after eleven episodes.
just a coinsidence.
VT Get back to your room - adults are speaking here.
Kind of resembles Muppet Show corniness.
Wow. This beats even The Brady Bunch Variety Hour for whitely butchering good songs.
Didn't whites record the original?
@@Mikado8848 true. But McCartney has some soul. This is some SERIOUSLY corny whiting it up and I'm white.
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"Whole darn thing?"
Please!
Too cheesy. People actually got into these "variety shows" for some ungodly reason.
Not. These.
Clearly not her forte.
she is just plain god awful. mary, R.I.P.
+Eva Staitz - Not dead YET !
+bookhouse88 she might as well be. last time i saw pic of her she looked like death incarnate. in my view, she was extremely an over rated talent. she would have done okay in local community shows. she has dick van dyke and the cast of MTM show to thank for her 'success'.
+Eva Staitz
Mary Tyler Moore's talent was anything but "overrated." Try being the co-star of a long-running blockbuster TV show, and then going on to be the star of yet another one. Many of the biggest Hollywood stars couldn't even manage one successful TV show, much less two undying classics.
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Not to mention ordinary people, lincoln, stolen memories, the gin game
Absolutely terrible!... (I actually love a lot of these performers. But not in this performance!)
Poor mans version of the carol burnett show, except people watched that one....
Mary Tyler Moore Show was on the same network as Carol Burnett Show....CBS....it lasted a year...Paul McCartney made money.
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I'm surprised he pm approved "whole darn thing "
are we supposed to know who swoosie kurtz is? any relation to colonel kurtz on apocalypse?
This was worse than expected
This sounds like some awful Broadway show tune.
Is it just me or does she look like she's packin something in that jumpsuit?
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