Her character, Phyllis Lindstrom’s daughter Bess, was a soulful tomboy ... I told myself that an interview with the long-lost Lisa Gerritsen would make for an interesting and timely feature ...

The character Bess Lindstrom was played by Lisa Gerritsen on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" from 1970-75, before following Leachman on to the spin-off series "Phyllis," which lasted a mere two seasons.

Lisa Gerritsen's acting career spanned the years ... In 1970, she was cast in her most notable role, "Bess Lindstrom", on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970). She appeared in a total of ten ...