They Brought In A Pool Expert, But Mary Tyler Moore Nailed The Trick Shot Herself

November 30, 2024

Sometimes, life imitates art in the most unexpected ways—and that’s exactly what happened during the filming of a memorable scene on the Dick Van Dyke Show.

The production team had carefully planned for a pool expert to step in and execute a tricky pool shot after cutting away from Mary Tyler Moore's character hitting the cue ball.

But to everyone’s amazement, Moore nailed the shot on her very first try!

The genuine shock on her face says it all.