The 1960's In 1966 Marlo Thomas hit the small screen in the character of Ann Marie, a single girl living on her own in New York City, facing many of the struggles that single women today also face. Not far behind in 1968 was Diane Carroll in the role of Julia, a widowed mother of a young son, also on her own and succeeding.
The 1970's Probably most notable was Mary Richards in 1970, a role played by Mary Tyler Moore. (Who can forget the theme song? I bet you’re humming it now.) Mary was a young professional also living on her own and providing (4 comments)