MTM Enterprises

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MTM Enterprises was an American independent production company established in 1969 by Mary Tyler Moore and her then-husband Grant Tinker. The company is best known for producing a number of successful television series during the 1970s and 1980s.

History[edit | edit source]

MTM Enterprises was founded in 1969, initially to produce The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which aired on CBS. The show was a critical and commercial success, leading to the creation of several spin-offs and other series.

Notable Productions[edit | edit source]

MTM Enterprises produced a number of influential and popular television series, including:

The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Rhoda (1974–1978)
Lou Grant (1977–1982)
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)

Logo[edit | edit source]

The company's logo featured a kitten named Mimsie, which appeared at the end of their television shows. The logo was a parody of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) logo, which features a roaring lion.

Acquisition[edit | edit source]

In 1988, MTM Enterprises was sold to TVS Entertainment, a British company. Later, in 1992, it was acquired by International Family Entertainment, and eventually became part of 20th Century Fox Television.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

MTM Enterprises is remembered for its high-quality programming and its significant impact on American television. Many of its shows received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including Emmy Awards.