Phyllis Lindstrom

Phyllis Lindstrom is a fictional character on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off, Phyllis, portrayed by Cloris Leachman. Phyllis Lindstrom is the snobbish and spoiled wife of dermatologist Dr. Lars Lindstrom. Phyllis managed the apartment building in which both Mary Richards and Rhoda Morgenstern lived. Also living with Phyllis was her daughter, Bess, with whom both Mary and Rhoda developed a close relationship. Throughout the series, Rhoda and Phyllis maintained an adversarial-but-friendly relationship. Phyllis also developed a dislike for Sue Ann Nivens, who hosted "The Happy Homemaker" on WJM-TV, after Sue Ann had an affair with Phyllis's husband. In 1975, Leachman left The Mary Tyler Moore Show to star in its spin-off...