Mary's Apartments

I think most would agree with you. The first apartment was one of the most original and iconic sets that's ever been on tv. And most loved.

However, it was an apartment that you would think of for a woman in her early 20s just starting out, not a mid 30s woman who was a news producer. I think the new apartment was necessary to show Mary was maturing and being a real independent woman. You can't expect a person to live in their first apartment forever.

But I do agree that the set was pretty bland. But that was probably what apartments looked like back in the 70s. The fact that she had a working fireplace and room for a 6-chair dining set was impressive, but that kitchen was pathetic.

And guests still had to go into her bedroom in order to get to the bathroom was also a pain.





Al - Alicia
An - Andrew
Jo - Joseph
Be - Benjamin

I suppose that moving from a studio apartment in a converted house to a one-bedroom-cookie-cutter box apartment in a high rise was considered a sign of success.

They did make a life-changing story about the new apartment but in reality the lady who owned the house used for the outside shots in real life got sick of the tourists and hung Impeach Nixon signs outside her home to keep away the lookers. The producers decided that perhaps Mary should move.

The first apartment was a studio but inside a gorgeous home. I can see why she wanted to move though, she slept on that pull out sofabed for years! Rhoda’s apartment was awful. Was there even a window to let in air? I would have had claustrophobia in that dark pink attic.

Mary’s second apartment was dingy, had a bland floor plan, and was in a typical ‘70’s swinging singles, high-rise block building. At least she got a bed and a bedroom.

Now Frasier’s building was also a high rise, but much nicer. Great view and the apartment had an interesting layout and gorgeous decor, except for his Pop’s chair. Guess Frasier had a better job and career than Mary and could afford a more high end property.