What magazines do you suppose Mary and Rhoda read? The answer is easy with a little deduction. Also, what were the societal norms for women of the era and what 12th Century saint ties into it? Check out this episode of Mary-er Times to find out!

The Mary Tyler Moore Show ran for seven years and was one of the 1970s' most popular sitcoms. But for today's viewer, it provides a unique glimpse into the past and what it was like for young working women who were going against the housewife/motherhood grain to make it on their own. Here, we talk about the history and culture behind Episode 1 of the Mary Tyler Moore Show.