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Graduated high school
Graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles in this year and also got married in this year. -
First break in show business
Cast as a dancing kitchen appliance named Happy Hotpoint in commercials in this year. -
Son Richard is born
On this day, I gave birth to her child Richard Carlton Meeker Jr. "Richie," at age 18 and a half. -
1st recurring role
I was cast as Sam on "Richard Diamond, Private Detective," in this year. -
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Winning an Emmy
The Emmy for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series (Lead) was awarded to me after 3 seasons on The Dick Van Dike Show. -
Mary Tyler Moore show ends
Last episode was filmed. -
Thoroughly Modern Millie is released
Played Miss Dorothy Brown along Julie Andrews who played the lead of Millie. -
Change of Habit releases
I started acting in movies after The Dick Van Dike Show ended. In this movie, she plays a nun-to-be alongside Elvis Presley. -
The Mary Tyler Moore show premieres
The pilot episode of The Mary Tyler Moore show premieres. In this comedy, I played Mary Richards, a single woman who moves to Minneapolis and gets a job as an associate producer in a small television newsroom. The show was a major hit. -
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
The Mary Tyler Moore Show was nominated in every comedy category. We won 4 prizes: best supporting actor and actress, best writing, and best directing. -
Another win at the Academy Awards
I was named best actress in a comedy series, beating Jean Stapleton who had won the previous two years. -
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Today
Now, I am currently 73. I have been speaking out about diabetes, and still doing some acting.
