'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' Star Was 87
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Louise Lasser, famed for her role as the title character in Norman Lear’s 1970s soap opera parody Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, died at age 87 in Manhattan.
- She initially gained recognition through early Woody Allen films, to whom she was married from 1966 to 1969, and became widely known for her deadpan comedic style.
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman aired from 1976 to 1977, producing 325 episodes and was notable for its satirical take on soap operas and working-class family life.
- Lasser faced personal challenges during her career, including a 1976 arrest for cocaine possession and a controversial hosting stint on Saturday Night Live.
- Later in life, Lasser worked as a respected acting teacher and appeared in various film and TV roles, including Lena Dunham’s Girls; she is survived by her longtime partner Michael Citriniti.
