Ep 7. Just Around the Corner
- TVPG
- October 28, 1972
- 25 min
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7.4 (170)
In The Mary Tyler Moore Show season 3 episode 7 titled "Just Around the Corner," Mary Richards (Mary Tyler Moore) learns that she's going to be evicted from her apartment because the building will be demolished to make way for a new office complex. She has to find a new place to live but struggles to find an affordable option in an increasingly competitive rental market.
Meanwhile, Murray Slaughter (Gavin MacLeod) deals with an issue of his own, as he's tasked with finding a new speaker for the annual Teddy Awards banquet. His search leads him to a young talent agent named Libby (Penny Marshall), whom he hires to book a famous actress for the event.
As Mary's apartment search continues to stall, she starts to worry that she won't find a new place to live before the eviction deadline. But after some encouragement from her coworkers and friends, she finally lands a new apartment that seems too good to be true.
During the Teddy Awards banquet, Murray realizes that Libby has some serious talent when it comes to scouting new acts. He invites her to stop by the newsroom to discuss potential bookings for the show's variety segments.
Overall, "Just Around the Corner" is an engaging and relatable episode that touches on many common struggles faced by young professionals in urban environments. From the high-pressure housing market to the never-ending hunt for new talent, this episode provides plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments as Mary and her coworkers navigate their professional and personal lives together.