It spanned some 90 years, with co-stars ranging from W.C. Fields to Garfield the cat, and the highlight for many was "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Van Dyke starred as Rob Petrie, head writer for a hit comedy-variety show and Mary Tyler Moore, in her first major role, played his wife Laura. After an uncertain beginning in 1961, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" caught on with TV viewers, was still popular when it ended in 1966 and remained a favorite for decades in reruns. She was born Rose Marie Mazetta of Italian-Polish parentage in New York City on Aug. 15, 1923. She also appeared in films including "International House" (as Baby Rose Marie in 1933, co-starring with W.C. Fields) and "Big Beat."

Source: ABC News December 29, 2017 00:54 UTC