'Mary Hartman' Star Louise Lasser Dies

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Lasser's biggest role was starring in Norman Lears 1970s satirical soap opera Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman where she portrayed a struggling Ohio housewife, poking fun of the daily life of the American housewife and the effects of consumerism.

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Farewell to the incomparable Louise Lasser.

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-- Benjamin Dreyer (@bcdreyer.social) 12:54 PM Â· Jul 7, 2026

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Without which we wouldn't have Fernwood 2 Night, one of TV's moments of genius.

#1 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-07 10:16 PM | Reply

RIP.

She was terrific.

Thanks for posting.

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-07 10:19 PM | Reply

Woddy Allen's girlfriend in "Bananas", as well as in life.

#3 | Posted by morris at 2026-07-08 11:56 AM | Reply

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1/4) Waxy Yellow Buildup (1976) HD

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Loved that show!

Rest in Fernwood.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-08 01:49 PM | Reply

"Woody Allen's girlfriend in "Bananas", as well as in life"

Needless to say, she got the part.

#5 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-08 04:15 PM | Reply

Needless to say, she got the part.

#5 | Posted by NerfHerder

He wrote parts for all his girlfriends through Mia Farrow.

#6 | Posted by morris at 2026-07-08 07:10 PM | Reply

It's Fernwood Tonight!

#7 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-08 08:10 PM | Reply