Mary Tyler Moore’s husband on her life away from the spotlight

Mary Tyler Moore’s widower Dr. Robert Levine shares details about her life away from the spotlight and talks about carrying her legacy through diabetes research and a new documentary “Being Mary Tyler Moore.”

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[christopherwall]

I was fortunate to work a few days in Mary's NYC apt..she was so friendly..a.and when her dog (dogs?) barked she yelled out ' sooorrrryyyy about thatttt'..I took a moment on my way out to tell her how important she was to my generation...she warmly accepted my words with her famous smile....great personal moment....

[nancyericson]

When I was 9, we moved to a new house. It was just me and my mom. in the summer, we painted. It was Saturday and we were done for the day. We sat on the covered-up furniture and watched Mary Tyler Moore. It was such a fun time.

[Nigelsmom]

She was truly amazing in Ordinary People. She proved how truly talented she was.

[terrydillon]

Rest In Peace dear lady. Thank you for entertaining me and making me laugh with talent.

[jend.]

Really liked the doc. Noticed she was very self conscious about her looks, when she was on home movies .. noticed how fashionable she was in 60’s & 70’s . Her smile was gorgeous

[christopherone]

Just watched this. MTM my absolute favorite. It boggles my mind how she was able to do so much as a Type 1, especially back then as she didn't have access to the T1 medical technology we have today. I wish I could thank Mary right now....myself being diagnosed (as an adult), as a type 1 diabetic - near death, fighting this horrible painful life altering disease....I so appreciate the pain and struggles she went thru...and so appreciate her fight for T1 research, partnering with JDRF. One of my all time favorite actors.

[chrissyfoley]

I’ve had Type I diabetes for 57 years. Mary is my hero. I love what she did for people like me. To know she knew what it was like to live with this made all the difference to me. I miss her so much!

[jv-eptc]

I was somewhat un-nerved by the documentary due to the realization that she had suffered quite a bit of mental anguish. Having had an emotionally absent alcoholic mother is a recipe for disaster. And yet in spite of that she enjoyed enormous professional success. That speaks volumes about her determination. And I can see why the first 2 marriages were not the loves of her life and probably not the best choices for someone who needed emotional fulfillment. Along comes Dr Levine and she finally knows real love.

the MTM documentary was really, really, good! What a beautiful person she was!

[sharoncrist]

I am sure glad that her husband Robert is carrying on her legacy and carrying on her dedication to Diabetes. RIP Mary Tyler Moore

[stacyhackney]

Ms. Moore was one of my favorite actors. Something about the way she worked. The precision. She was outstanding. I'm so sorry she died, but we had her with us. She made life better. Life is such a gift, and she made it better. I think that's what artists do.

[nancybenton]

I watch the documentary and enjoyed it very much. And because of that, I am now binge watching Mary Tyler Moore. That show was so funny. Lou Grant was hilarious, Rhoda, Phyllis, Ted. It’s just been a good fun trip down memory lane.

[edithlazenby]

In my next life...i hope i meet a man like this...

[miriamk]

Brought joy and tears to my eyes! She will always be an icon! As a child, who grew up watching her show, I wanted to be Mary! She paved the way for so many women! She did make it after all!

[johnnal]

Mary was a role model for me being a working single woman with a cute apt dating and having a great life. She made an impact and her husband is someone we would all strive to have as a partner.❤

[suescherdel]

I loved her from Day 1 on the DVD Show. What a wonderful man her husband is. He truly loved her. They both found their “person”. What a blessing. I miss seeing her…… 💜

[dcny]

Incredible documentary, a true special being. It will make you cry.

[maryoleary]

I have a close family member who works is diabetes research. Type 2, which most people have, is a piece of cake to control, compared to Type 1. The fact that Mary had Type 1 Diabetes and accomplished all that she did, speaks so well of her dedication and focus in her life.

[trevorgwelch]

I met Mary Tyler Moore on a movie set in Toronto in 1984 - Wonderful Women . ❤

[annabeltheduchessofdessert]

I grew up watching the Mary Tyler Moore Show in the 1970s. MTM in that show made see possibilities of who I could be and what I could do. She inspired me. Thank you, Mary, from the bottom of my heart.