Joan Jett was a fan of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” as if we needed more proof that Mary Tyler Moore was totally punk rock

By Trilby beresford

January 26, 2017

By Trilby beresford

January 26, 2017

While we were terribly sad to hear about Mary Tyler Moore’s passing yesterday, this tribute warmed our hearts.

It means the world to learn that Moore’s groundbreaking show inspired Joan Jett, another woman of legendary status.

In a statement to Billboard, Jett spoke passionately about The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the personal impact it had on her.

"I grew up watching The Mary Tyler Moore Show. I was inspired that women were shown as being equal to men and it had an influence on me as I became a musician. The show was groundbreaking, important and funny. I will miss Mary Tyler Moore."

Of course, Jett was so enamored that she released a cover of the theme song “Love Is All Around” back in the mid-’90s! She’s performed it numerous times over the years, but one of the best live gigs was on Letterman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWQHhKrdtSA?feature=oembed

We’re digging how punk rock this is!

There’s no question that The Mary Tyler Moore Show was ahead of its time, and we’ll love it forever because Mary and Rhoda exemplify two of the best female friendships on television. Yup, a major binge session is on the horizon.

And even though it hurts to lose such a staple of the entertainment community, we must push forward and celebrate her life. Mary Tyler Moore deserves all the love that’s coming her way; just this morning Oprah broke down while paying tribute, and Michelle Obama even spoke about how Mary Tyler Moore had inspired her, which left us teary.

Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 25, 2017

my hero. you made me laugh. you made me cry. you showed me what was possible. forever grateful. #rip #marytylermoore #hero pic.twitter.com/ZeJPaT1jly

— Abigail Spencer (@abigailspencer) January 26, 2017