Mary Hartman

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf television character
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:Mary_Hartman,_Mary_Hartman
gptkbp:associatedWith Complex family dynamics.
Strained marriage.
gptkbp:audience Mixed reviews initially.
gptkbp:awards Nominated for several Emmy Awards.
gptkbp:characterArc Growth and self-discovery.
gptkbp:characterDevelopment Evolves throughout the series.
Complex and relatable.
gptkbp:characterTraits Interpersonal conflicts.
Desire for personal fulfillment.
Engaging and humorous.
Insecurity and anxiety.
Neurotic, caring, and often overwhelmed.
Recurring themes of anxiety.
Represents the struggles of women.
Seeking happiness and stability.
gptkbp:children Heather_Hartman
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Ann_Beattie
gptkbp:criticalReception Cult following.
gptkbp:crossover Appeared in other shows.
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Referenced in various media.
Referenced in modern sitcoms.
gptkbp:culturalImpact Influenced feminist television.
Influenced later sitcoms.
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Pioneered new forms of comedy.
gptkbp:date January 1976 to May 1977
gptkbp:famousQuote "I’m not a housewife, I’m a housewife’s wife."
gptkbp:fanBase Dedicated fan community.
gptkbp:firstAppearance January 1976
May 1977
gptkbp:genre satirical comedy
gptkbp:hasPlayer Darkly comedic.
gptkbp:homeGround Middle-class housewife.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mary Hartman
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show
Soap operas
Social issues of the 1970s.
The feminist movement.
gptkbp:inspiration Real-life issues faced by women.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a groundbreaking show.
gptkbp:merchandise Limited merchandise available.
gptkbp:musicComposer Mary_Hartman,_Mary_Hartman_Theme_by_Paul_Williams
gptkbp:network gptkb:PBS
gptkbp:notableFeature The_Wedding
gptkbp:notableFor Exploring suburban life and personal issues
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 325
gptkbp:numberOfSeasons 2
gptkbp:portrayedBy gptkb:Louise_Lasser
gptkbp:premise A satirical look at the life of a housewife.
gptkbp:productionCompany gptkb:Tandem_Productions
Unique and stylized.
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Fernwood_2_Night
gptkbp:season Half-hour episodes.
gptkbp:series Exploration of personal identity.
Concluded with unresolved storylines.
Episodic with overarching themes.
gptkbp:setting Fictitious_town_of_Fernwood,_Ohio
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Critiques_American_suburban_life.
gptkbp:spinOff gptkb:Fernwood_2_Night
gptkbp:spouse Gordy_Hartman
gptkbp:style Absurdist humor.
gptkbp:theme Identity, family, and societal expectations.
gptkbp:tour Influenced future television comedies.
gptkbp:viewership Moderate ratings.