Mary Richards was the main character on the iconic 1970s sitcom 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'. She was played by Mary Tyler Moore and was a single woman in her 30s who moved to Minneapolis after a failed engagement. Her job was as an associate producer at WJM-TV, and her boss was Lou Grant (played by Ed Asner). Mary was known for her independent spirit, her strong work ethic, and her ability to handle any situation with grace and humor.