The Mary Tyler Moore Show (TV Series)
Ted's Wedding (1975)
Betty White: Sue Ann Nivens
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Quotes
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Mary Richards : Georgette, I'll find you something to wear.
Georgette Baxter : Does it have to be white?
Sue Ann Nivens : Let's see... Married in white, sailors' delight... no, that isn't it.
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[Mary is reading the inscription Sue Ann has written in the copy she has given Mary of her new floral arranging book]
Mary Richards : Ah. "To a shrinking violet who rosed to be a budding producer". Oh, Sue Ann, that's too cute for words.
Sue Ann Nivens : I know. I tried to use a floral motif for each inscription.
[Murray starts to read what Sue Ann wrote in his copy]
Murray Slaughter : "To a fine writer whose work I always admired". Why thanks, Sue Ann. But what's that got to do with flowers?
Sue Ann Nivens : If you spread it on the ground, it helps them grow.
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[the reverend has just shown up at Mary's apartment in his tennis outfit, complete with racket]
Reverend Chatfield : Miss Franklin, I'm Reverend Chatfield. I came as soon as I got the message.
Georgette Baxter : Thank you, Reverend. Come on in. Sorry to trouble you, but we want to get married.
Reverend Chatfield : Married?
Georgette Baxter : I hope we didn't spoil your day.
Reverend Chatfield : Well, no, but I'm a little embarrassed at wearing this to perform a marriage. And... and besides, I was just ordained. I've... I've never done it.
Sue Ann Nivens : Well, then, it's appropriate that you should wear white.
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[Georgette and Ted are going to recite their own vows]
Reverend Chatfield : [to Ted] Would you like to say something?
Ted Baxter : You mean, wing it?
Sue Ann Nivens : Just say what's in your heart, Ted.
Ted Baxter : Oh, right.
[Leans over toward Murray]
Ted Baxter : Murray?
Ted Baxter : [Murray leans over and whispers in his ear] Georgette, I promise...
Ted Baxter : [Murray whispers in his ear] ... to be a devoted husband...
Ted Baxter : [Murray whispers in his ear] ... and to never give you cause...
Ted Baxter : [Murray whispers in his ear] ... to regret...
Ted Baxter : [Murray whispers in his ear] ... having married...
Ted Baxter : [Murray whispers in his ear] ... such a cluck.