Another MTM spin-off that turned a supporting neurotic into a lead brand.
Why it matters
Episode guide
48 episodes across 2 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Widowed Phyllis Lindstrom moves in with in-laws in San Francisco and steamrolls every room she enters.
Network & studio
- CBS — 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
Another MTM spin-off that turned a supporting neurotic into a lead brand.
Creators
Ed. Weinberger · Stan Daniels
Key cast
- Cloris Leachman as Phyllis Lindstrom
- Henry Jones as Judge Jonathan Dexter
- Jane Rose as Audrey Dexter
- Lisa Gerritsen as Bess Lindstrom
Flash facts
- Spin-off of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
- Leachman had already won Emmys as Phyllis on the parent series.
- Shorter run than Rhoda but fondly remembered for pure character comedy.
FAQ
What network aired Phyllis?
Phyllis is associated with CBS (1975–1977).
Why is Phyllis in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Another MTM spin-off that turned a supporting neurotic into a lead brand.
Who are the key names behind Phyllis?
Creators and principals include Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels.
Official & further reading
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