Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Consumer angst as serial — waxy yellow buildup and mass-murder next door.
Norman Lear's nightly satire soap; experimental TV that became a watercooler freakout.
Why it matters
Episode guide
325 episodes across 2 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Ohio housewife Mary Hartman navigates a surreal soap-opera America of product anxiety, TV violence, and neighborhood catastrophe — five nights a week.
Network & studio
- Syndication — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Norman Lear's nightly satire soap; experimental TV that became a watercooler freakout.
Gossip hook. Louise Lasser's nervous breakdown performance and the Mary Hartman Network branding.
Creators
Gail Parent · Ann Marcus · Jerry Adelman · Daniel Gregory Browne · Norman Lear
Key cast
- Louise Lasser as Mary Hartman
- Greg Mullavey as Tom Hartman
- Mary Kay Place as Loretta Haggers
- Graham Jarvis as Charlie Haggers
- Dody Goodman as Martha Shumway
Flash facts
- Syndicated weeknights; not a traditional network sitcom slot.
- Spawned Fernwood 2 Night / Forever Fernwood afterlife.
- Cult classic of 1970s experimental mainstream TV.
FAQ
What network aired Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman?
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman is associated with Syndicated (1976–1977).
Why is Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Norman Lear's nightly satire soap; experimental TV that became a watercooler freakout.
Who are the key names behind Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman?
Creators and principals include Gail Parent, Ann Marcus, Jerry Adelman, Daniel Gregory Browne, Norman Lear.
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