Ted Baxter

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:character
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Mary_Tyler_Moore_Specials
gptkb:The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:WJM-TV
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
gptkbp:character_appearance former radio announcer
gptkbp:character_arc from bumbling to competent
gptkbp:character_development undergoes personal growth
growth over series
grows more self-aware over time
gptkbp:character_motivation desire for fame
gptkbp:character_relationships lack of self-awareness
often humorous
often at odds with colleagues
gptkbp:character_traits Arrogant
Comedic
arrogant
charisma
insecure
Incompetent
self-absorbed
incompetent
gptkbp:characters leaves a lasting impression
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:James_L._Brooks
gptkbp:creator gptkb:James_L._Brooks
gptkb:Allan_Burns
gptkb:Gavin_Mac_Leod
gptkbp:crossover gptkb:The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Hour
gptkb:The_Dick_Van_Dyke_Show
gptkb:The_New_Dick_Van_Dyke_Show
gptkb:The_Carol_Burnett_Show
gptkb:The_Golden_Girls
gptkb:The_Office
gptkb:The_Bob_Newhart_Show
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced portrayals of news anchors
satire of news anchors
gptkbp:depicted_in a foil to other characters
gptkbp:exhibition DVD collections
merchandise memorabilia
gptkbp:famous_for catchphrases
his catchphrases
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am Ted Baxter, the newsman!"
gptkbp:fan_base cult following
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show
series finale
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1970
gptkbp:genre gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
gptkbp:has_cameo guest appearances
gptkbp:has_catchphrase " You know, I think I’m going to be a great newsman!"
" I am Ted Baxter!"
gptkbp:has_child gptkb:unknown
gptkb:Ted_Baxter_Jr.
gptkbp:has_fan_base television viewers
gptkbp:has_occupation newsman
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Lou_Grant
gptkb:Mary_Richards
Ted Knight (actor)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ted Baxter
gptkbp:impact paved the way for future sitcoms
gptkbp:influenced news anchor characters
news comedy characters
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Walter_Cronkite
real-life news anchors
gptkbp:inspiration other comedic news characters
gptkbp:is_part_of The Mary Tyler Moore Show universe
gptkbp:known_for comedic portrayal of news anchors
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:1977
gptkbp:legacy iconic television character
influence on later sitcoms
gptkbp:network gptkb:CBS
gptkbp:notable_appearance The Mary Tyler Moore Show finale
gptkbp:notable_episodes " The Last Show"
gptkbp:notable_quote " I am Ted Baxter, and I am a newsman!"
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:television_channel
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Minneapolis,_Minnesota
gptkbp:personality_trait naive
clumsy
egotistical
gptkbp:popularity cult classic
remains popular in reruns
gptkbp:portrayal_era 1970s television
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Ted_Knight
gptkbp:portrayed_in over-the-top
gptkbp:premiere_episode 168
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Lou_Grant
gptkb:Mary_Richards
gptkb:Ted_Knight
gptkbp:role gptkb:comic_relief
gptkbp:season gptkb:7
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Minneapolis
gptkbp:show_theme_song gptkb:Love_Is_All_Around
gptkbp:spin_off gptkb:Phyllis
gptkb:Rhoda
Rhoda and Phyllis
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Georgette_Baxter
gptkbp:symbolism the archetype of the clueless newsman
gptkbp:themes the media's role in society
gptkbp:works_for gptkb:WJM-TV
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show
gptkb:Sue_Ann_Nivens
gptkb:Ted_Knight
gptkb:The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5