@@patchoulidrop because they had the real artists and writers and directors...look at first season of friends ...the same people who made rhoda made this too
If you had told Julie Kavner that 50 years later she would have one of the most recognizable voices on the planet and be worth almost $100 million dollars she would have been floored. I'm glad it worked out the way it did for her.
Yep. Even back then in the 70's. The turmoil back then is nothing compared to today's, but I'm sure it brought joy and tranquility even to people in turmoil at that time. :)
Loved “Rhoda.” I wonder was there a on “Mary Tyler Moore” episode that also served as a back door pilot for the “Rhoda” series? Or was episode 1 the actual start? Somewhere along the lines I guess Rho decided to stay in NY...for love?
Valerie Harper brought Rhoda Morganstern into our living rooms and our hearts. Well done, Valerie. Thank you so much for all the laughs and fun you gave us.
I remember when these episodes were reruns weekday mornings when I was a little girl and it brings back fond memories from childhood watching with my mom and sister.
All of the 70s shows and movies were genius. I grew up in the 70s...what a beautiful time that was. I'm 58 now and feel so out of touch with the times we are living in now. I feel myself always longing for that time again, but when I watch the re runs it gets me so depressed. Not happy with my life at all, but feel stuck. These days suicidal ideation is my reality. Sorry, just venting.
@George-rb6bv I'm same as you about days gone by. If you knew who these so called 'idols' actually were you would be horrified so I won't tell you as you won't believe me sad😢
I've started watching Rhoda as I vaguely remember this show from sometime back in the mists of time. When Rhoda says I was born in 1941 - Valerie Harper herself was born in 1939 - I realise just how long ago it was. It is wild to me that Julie Kavner is about to turn 74. I was 16 when Rhoda started and still at school, but I remember loving the fashion of the 70s' before it all went glam rock.
I saw all of these shows in primetime and now as an old 68 year old man what great nostalgia!! Valerie, Julie, and Nancy were brilliantly funny and the writing is exceptional!
Valerie’s passing really moved me. Rhoda was a really important show in my early years forming my ideas of strong womanhood. From the Uk I fell in love with New York and Rhoda and gang. Beautiful brave lady. RIP. Have enjoyed reliving the show last couple of weeks. Like visiting a lovely friend. Thank you
I remember watching it on the BBC. It's great rewatching these now. They never showed Mary Tyler Moore in the UK as I recall, but, I have the US platform of Pluto TV and watched it on there, Rhoda was such a great character on that too.
This New Yorker was so proud of this sitcom. I’m not Jewish, but it comes with the territory of growing up in New York. I lived in the UK for 17 years and I love and appreciate you and that you loved this as well.
Im British and i can remember watching this on tv with ny mum in the 1970s. I used to love Rhoda's Bronx accent and Valerie Harper was just so perfect for this show. Happy memories ❤
I just found out you passed away Mrs. Harper. I have loved you since I was a kid in the 1970's. I will be MARATHON watching Rhoda and laughing my ass off all night long starting with the first episode. I will always remember you. You were absolutely wonderful and you will be missed.
This and the Marry show just opens a flood gate of memories of my mom who is still with us. She divorced in 1976, got a job and raised us up just fine. The clothing they wear on this show was exactly how my mom dressed working at a large department store... good times!
Man I'll miss her for her talent, honesty, beauty & feisty attitude. A classy lady through and through! She will suffer no more now. A life WELL DONE!!!
I saw Valerie on Broadway several years before she died as the legendary Tallulah Bankhead and she was simply brilliant! I grew up watching “Rhoda” and later “Valerie” and always having an affinity for her creative approach to such memorable characters. What a talented woman she was. We will never forget her.
i'm now old enough to get all the comedy and situations in this, full marks to everyone involved in a show which still is fresh and vibrant today as it was then...love you and love rhoda
I can't believe I have finally get to watch this sitcom again as a mature man. I recall a few episodes from my teenage years after watching the popular MTMS. This is a good show from the 1970s. Better than most sitcoms produced today.
Yes. The old reviews said that's when the show took a down turn in ratings. Apparently, the movie company got a lot of hate mail from fans. They should have fired the writers. Now a days, no movie company would ever read fan mail. I liked those days that are long gone.
They threw Rhoda’s and Joe together so fast as a married couple. There should have been more tension built up and then a longer courtship and then a. Fight to save their marriage. It really was worth saving. And whatever happened to Joe’s kid? I don’t remember seeing him after this first episode.
@@hotgritz4sho i have always thought the same!! If the relationship had slowly grown, like Pam and Jim in The Office, it would have been soooooo much better...and the writers turned Joe into kind of a prick not willing to really try and save the marriage....it's like the writers gave up on him.
Used to watch this as a kid, I'd forgotten how genuinely funny it is. Can't remember the last time I laughed out loud at a sitcom, thanks for putting it here
Loved Rhoda ,1975 Monday nights she brought colour into our lives , great cast her mom Nancy Walker , Sister Brenda Julie Kavner , and great story lines when TV really was worth watching
I agree. This is the 4th time I'm watching the series. It started out so good but, by the end of the second season and her seperation from Joe, they should have fired the writers.
I watch this when it first aired. I watch the Wedding pt 1 and 2 over and over til this day and never tire of it. I have watched the entire collection 3 times in the last 2 years. Rhoda has always been a Role model for me when I am down. She always gets her strength back
I loved this show. I was delighted, to find it here. This was the first ever episode. It was miles ahead, of the awful sitcoms of today. The colours, were really bright. I love the way, Rhoda narrated the opening of the first season. It was great to see 2 sisters sharing a house, and getting on very well. These old comedies, probably won't be seen on prime time television again, unless it is some archival channel. The only place we can see them, is on you tube, and on d.v.d.
I love the episode in a later season where Rhoda breaks into frozen brownies before they're even defrosted. Back in the 70s, I had a friend who kept Sara Lee frozen cheesecakes onhand for when she was stressed out; they were her Kryptonite and she wouldn't wait for them to thaw either before digging in; she bent a lot of forks that way. LOL.
Gosh, I really miss those days. Those were the days you could work a low-paying job and still manage to afford a car, apartment, and bills. My car was not new. My apartment was not fancy. I didn’t have disposable income. I miss those days. Penny to penny living. But it was my first foray into becoming a free person. Supporting myself. Fun days.
I would like to share this with whomever that after already started reading this, wants to spend thirty extra seconds reading, but if not, in any case it makes me feel better having left the message. I'm 46, born in 1977, and I'm here because I just saw an episode of the TV show "2 Broke Girls", where Valerie Harper was a guest star. As I was watching the episode, I noticed the acting, and though that... "maybe", this woman was someone famous, or maybe just someone with a lot of experience, even if all she did were small jobs here and there. I'm curious by nature, so I had to check who this woman was. To my surprise after checking the Wikipedia I found out she was part of a show that was well known back in the day, "Rhoda".... when I even didn't exist yet. And also that she already passed... which somehow made me appreciate even more the few minutes left of the episode when I saw a scene with her in it. So, three thoughs came to my mind: First, the realization of how many shows have to be out there that I never heard about, specially old golden ones that noone cares to stream anymore. Second, that I want to give this show a try, at least see what's it about. My mindset is to try see as much of the world and its contents as possible before I die. Third, it somehow saddens me how easy people gets forgotten. I understand we all can't know everyone that existed. But yet... it's funny that while some people have known this woman, saw interviews, know about her life, etc... and she lived her own things, issues, happiness, etc... me on the other hand didn't even know she existed. Until today. Anyway, I landed here because I looked up for the show in UA-cam in the hopes I could watch a scene or two, and guess what... seems that whole episodes are here! And I'll leave it here now, thanks for your time 😬
Aww LOVED this show. I THINK it used to be on lunchtime in the UK, before video recorders!!. So I recall watching it during a shool lunchbreak (the old days when you could leave the school premises if you weren't eating school dinner} and then I would hurry back to school. I always loved her confidence and dress style and that she lived in New York!! And Carlton the door man always made me laugh !!
You brought so much joy to me as a young girl who wanted to grow up and dress just like you and have a great apartment just like you and I did and still do! Thank you for being an inspiration to me and I will never forget you beautiful lady. You are in heaven now and missed by millions. Peace.
I remember watching this episode one day feeling sooo heart broken back in the 70s. Valerie you made me feel so much better with your great humour. Your sister and mother were great too. Amazing sickcom, still makes me laugh. I've just found out about your passing, I am sad but happy that you've lived a full life to 80. God rest your beautiful soul 🥰
I remember watching this when I was 8 or so. Even though most of the jokes went over my head, I still liked this show. Great acting and an ensemble cast. Somehow I could never understand why Rhoda was played as the "second girl". She's gorgeous.
That's just like on her 80's show, Valerie, she said how her husband, Mike's family considered her a "6". In what world is she a six? I'm a girl and it's hard to look at her and not be a little jealous.
A six out of ten, I guess, but in my opinion and using that scale, I would have to say Rhoda was a solid twelve. I'm a heterosexual female who thoroughly loves men, but Valerie Harper was gorgeous in her prime.
Nancy Walker ("Ida") was hilarious. She also co-starred in the later seasons of "Family Affair" and guest starred on "The Golden Girls" as Sophia's sister.
Lydia Lilli Sophia Petrillo - Estelle Getty had some of the greatest one-liners ever. ("Sicily.. (in the year, (?)...) This is Rhoda's sister, before the tall purple (chimney smoke shaped) haircut
Hello Lydia how are you doing I am glad meeting you here and you draw my attention towards you and i can not let go that is why i decide to approach you and we should know and learn more about each other...
Growing up my Mom and big Sister use to kid around and call me Rhoda. I never knew why. They just always said I was like her and liked bold colors,clothes etc. But the show was on when I was a baby. So, here I am in 2021 watching it for the first time! 😁And I’m hooked,very funny and sweet show. Also, now realise being called Rhoda was a compliment! Rip Valerie Harper🌺
it's a very sad day today here in England as sadly the actress Valerie Harper who was known for her T.V american comedy show called Rhoda from the 70s and became a well known household name died at the age of 80 from some sort of brain cancer. She became a very famous actress who also starred in The mary-Tyler-moore show and shot into fame and MTM gave her own show which I believe was a spin off from mary tyler moore show Rhoda ran for many years filmed in manhatton New York and Valerie won many awards from the show Rhoda including emmie awards and golden globe awards for best comedy and actress. Rhoda became a well popular name world wide and many mothers all around the world who gave birth to baby girls named there babies Rhoda after the T.V Show from the 70s onwards still today girls are named after Rhoda as it is the one comedy show that launched into comedy legend and paved the way for future shows. Valerie will be sadly missed but never forgotten as she is a household name across the globe even 50 years on as she made television history. Thankyou Valerie for all the pleasure and laughs you gave to the entire world from your acting and in real life. R.I.P Valeria we miss and love you so very much
What's even sadder Veronika was that like so many other talented actors and actresses, Hollywood did not really allow Valerie to utilize her many talents. She left her second successful sitcom Valerie (later known as the Hogan Family) because she wanted that series to be like the sitcoms of the 60s when each episode tried to impart pearls of wisdom to the viewers and it was the first American sitcom to touch on some rather controversial (for the 80s) issues like safe sex. But Lorimar just wanted the series to be another mindless comedy which Valerie refused to do so she left the series. So sad to see all that talent go to waste.
As someone who's only got into this series recently, I have to say that Rhoda is one of the most believable sitcoms I've seen. The series isn't just written to be set ups and punchlines; what's funny are the characters striking attitudes. When Nancy Walker, for example, comes into a scene (and promptly steals it every single time) and before she even utters a word, you already start laughing a little because you know what to expect from her.
Good lord, that was a great episode of television. You could feel them finding their way, but the chemistry was immediate and searing. The comedic timing of the scenes, the writing, the relationships - it was all there. Rhoda and Joe’s relationship felt real. I love that they cut the chase and showed two people meeting and falling in love, because in my experience life works like that, not like a Jim and Pam. That final scene with the car being towed was comedic genius and heartfelt.
@@junkboxxxxxx That's a great insight, thank you. It's amazing that it came from a studio note from test screenings, yet they were able to write it in with care instead of feeling shoehorned.
Julie Kavner. The moment she opens her mouth I thought I know that voice. Looked her up and I knew it. Wonderful to know i was watching Rhoda all those years before The Simpsons and now she’s world famous. What an awesome journey she’s had across the decades.
I miss these sitcoms and those days
Because you were young
Start collecting your favorite shows on DVD. Then you can see whatever you want, whenever you want.😊
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Ditto
@@patchoulidrop because they had the real artists and writers and directors...look at first season of friends ...the same people who made rhoda made this too
If you had told Julie Kavner that 50 years later she would have one of the most recognizable voices on the planet and be worth almost $100 million dollars she would have been floored. I'm glad it worked out the way it did for her.
Is it just me, or is this show comfort food during tough times...
Yep it and MTM
Yes I miss simpler times.
I prefer MTM show to this . Rhoda has not aged well - especially after Joe left. @@RepentfollowJesus
Definitely a great escape from reality.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old sitcoms feel like Family, something to fall back on for comfort when life gets "iffy"😘!💝💯♾️
Oh, I wish!😢
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Very comforting. The shows and the characters.
Shows like this are far more entertaining than what we have today.
Totally agree, these are sweet, funny and quality shows.
Amen..
I so agree. They were clean and creative.
Well said, it's pretty rare to find tv this entertaining any more, the great comedy shows especially seem to be a thing of the past.
Yesssss watched all seasons like 7x love it
I’m British, but we got Rhoda here in the 70’s can remember watching it with my Mum, she loved it.
@@beverlybradley5485 same .
same
I'm British & remember watching this great show as a kid, thinking new york looks fun. 😂
Same here! I think it was on BBC2 in the late 70s/early 80s.
Me too!
Rest In Peace Valerie. You brought joy, peace, tranquility in a world full of turmoil. Thank you.
Valerie Harper your Delight I watch your show since 1974 rest in peace you're a tough lady and always makes me laugh you will be missed always
So true.
Yep. Even back then in the 70's. The turmoil back then is nothing compared to today's, but I'm sure it brought joy and tranquility even to people in turmoil at that time. :)
She helps me get through the bad times now in 2022. Loved her . She was my favorite on MTM too.
I couldn't have said it better omg, I love Rhoda
Love old sitcoms from 60,70,80 they comfort u.
Soap / Taxi / Benson / etc. :-)
Me too! My favourite sitcoms are The Dick Van Dyke Show, Make Room For Daddy, Rhoda, MTMS, and many more.
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Yep. Just straight up feel good comedy. without the 'and the moral of the story is.." endings...
I'm so glad I found this .Never missed an episode - so much better than the stuff now.
I loved Rhoda and the gang. And, yes, she was also gorgeous. Rest in peace, Valerie.
Loved “Rhoda.” I wonder was there a on “Mary Tyler Moore” episode that also served as a back door pilot for the “Rhoda” series? Or was episode 1 the actual start? Somewhere along the lines I guess Rho decided to stay in NY...for love?
As a child I thought Rhoda was fat because she always said she was. I was surprised to re watch MTM and find she was slim and gorgeous.
Valerie Harper brought Rhoda Morganstern into our living rooms and our hearts. Well done, Valerie. Thank you so much for all the laughs and fun you gave us.
Loved this show growing up in the 70's..what a talented actress she was...may she rest in peace...
I like how they hug each other and Rhoda is so warm and affectionate with Brenda. It's a great show!
Remember this as a kid. It's stood the test of time! Funnier than most of the crap that's on T.V now.
Brendas "WOW"s from the bathroom were hilarious!!😂😂😂
Just binged on 7 seasons of MTM. Now going to watch Rhoda. These were great shows.
I'm not up for seven seasons and will probably stop once I get through series one.
@@victorialine5984The show is great in seasons 3-5!
May she rest in peace
Love you forever Rhoda!
I remember when these episodes were reruns weekday mornings when I was a little girl and it brings back fond memories from childhood watching with my mom and sister.
Still my favourite sitcom after all these years. Rhoda and Mary Tyler Moore were my idols as a little girl in the 70's
And the two girls who worked in the brewery, I forget their names but I loved them. Two great comedy sitcoms. 🥰🥰
Just remembered. Lavern and Shirley.
All of the 70s shows and movies were genius. I grew up in the 70s...what a beautiful time that was.
I'm 58 now and feel so out of touch with the times we are living in now. I feel myself always longing for that time again, but when I watch the re runs it gets me so depressed.
Not happy with my life at all, but feel stuck. These days suicidal ideation is my reality. Sorry, just venting.
@George-rb6bv I'm same as you about days gone by. If you knew who these so called 'idols' actually were you would be horrified so I won't tell you as you won't believe me sad😢
You will always be Rhoda to me you gave us so many laughs Rhoda and Mary are bright stars in heaven to night
I've started watching Rhoda as I vaguely remember this show from sometime back in the mists of time. When Rhoda says I was born in 1941 - Valerie Harper herself was born in 1939 - I realise just how long ago it was. It is wild to me that Julie Kavner is about to turn 74. I was 16 when Rhoda started and still at school, but I remember loving the fashion of the 70s' before it all went glam rock.
I saw all of these shows in primetime and now as an old 68 year old man what great nostalgia!! Valerie, Julie, and Nancy were brilliantly funny and the writing is exceptional!
Valerie’s passing really moved me. Rhoda was a really important show in my early years forming my ideas of strong womanhood. From the Uk I fell in love with New York and Rhoda and gang. Beautiful brave lady. RIP. Have enjoyed reliving the show last couple of weeks. Like visiting a lovely friend. Thank you
I feel exactly the same. I find the show helps me to chill out in these terrible times. ☘
I remember watching it on the BBC. It's great rewatching these now. They never showed Mary Tyler Moore in the UK as I recall, but, I have the US platform of Pluto TV and watched it on there, Rhoda was such a great character on that too.
This New Yorker was so proud of this sitcom. I’m not Jewish, but it comes with the territory of growing up in New York.
I lived in the UK for 17 years and I love and appreciate you and that you loved this as well.
Valerie was always my favourite in the MTM show, and i was glad she got her own show. Lovely being to see her again.
Im British and i can remember watching this on tv with ny mum in the 1970s. I used to love Rhoda's Bronx accent and Valerie Harper was just so perfect for this show. Happy memories ❤
Wow this brought back good memories...back when the actors and writers were at the top of their game.
Grew up watching Valerie Harper, wonderful memories, what an absoloute legend. Rest in peace ❤
I just found out you passed away Mrs. Harper. I have loved you since I was a kid in the 1970's. I will be MARATHON watching Rhoda and laughing my ass off all night long starting with the first episode. I will always remember you. You were absolutely wonderful and you will be missed.
Are you hoping she's on UA-cam? 😂
I love this show !
RIP brave lady, Valerie Harper. 💜
This and the Marry show just opens a flood gate of memories of my mom who is still with us. She divorced in 1976, got a job and raised us up just fine. The clothing they wear on this show was exactly how my mom dressed working at a large department store... good times!
Mary not Marry. Marry is what you do when you become husband and wife.
@@RepentfollowJesus English major?
Man I'll miss her for her talent, honesty, beauty & feisty attitude. A classy lady through and through! She will suffer no more now. A life WELL DONE!!!
At least now she's reunited with Mary Tyler Moore, her BFF.
😊 I ♡ the 70's! 📺
Still very good TV even now in 2019.
RIP
Sure is!
And June 2020
or in 2020
@@dawnheistand912 Especially right now Dawn.
@@dawnheistand912 ESPECIALLY in 2020!
I saw Valerie on Broadway several years before she died as the legendary Tallulah Bankhead and she was simply brilliant! I grew up watching “Rhoda” and later “Valerie” and always having an affinity for her creative approach to such memorable characters. What a talented woman she was. We will never forget her.
Saw her do tallulah in Pasadena. Brilliant
i'm now old enough to get all the comedy and situations in this, full marks to everyone involved in a show which still is fresh and vibrant today as it was then...love you and love rhoda
Hey Cal......how are you? What's good?
you need to watch the Mary Tyler Moore Show too Rhoda the caracter is born from it
I love how she tries to toss her hat and it just falls out of her hand. She's the goofball in the Mary/Rhoda friendship.
LOVED this show!!!!
I can't believe I have finally get to watch this sitcom again as a mature man. I recall a few episodes from my teenage years after watching the popular MTMS. This is a good show from the 1970s. Better than most sitcoms produced today.
I know, right?
Beats them all imo
I can't believe this is on youtube. thank you for posting. I loved the relationship between rhoda & joe & hated when they went their separate ways.
Yes. The old reviews said that's when the show took a down turn in ratings. Apparently, the movie company got a lot of hate mail from fans. They should have fired the writers. Now a days, no movie company would ever read fan mail. I liked those days that are long gone.
They threw Rhoda’s and Joe together so fast as a married couple. There should have been more tension built up and then a longer courtship and then a. Fight to save their marriage. It really was worth saving. And whatever happened to Joe’s kid? I don’t remember seeing him after this first episode.
@@hotgritz4sho i have always thought the same!! If the relationship had slowly grown, like Pam and Jim in The Office, it would have been soooooo much better...and the writers turned Joe into kind of a prick not willing to really try and save the marriage....it's like the writers gave up on him.
Yep. Me too. Sad thing is, I don't think either Valerie or Dave wanted that to happen and let go of their characters, but the network did.
i have only watched 10 minutes of this show and i already love it
They don't make sitcoms like this no more. Ahhh, those were the days.
Used to watch this as a kid, I'd forgotten how genuinely funny it is. Can't remember the last time I laughed out loud at a sitcom, thanks for putting it here
Loved Rhoda ,1975 Monday nights she brought colour into our lives , great cast her mom Nancy Walker , Sister Brenda Julie Kavner , and great story lines when TV really was worth watching
Love. This cast forever bring much joy
Julie Kavner aka voice of Marge Simpson!
I liked Mary but I loved Rhoda. Rest in peace Valerie. You were amazing.
Just watching the intro nearly had me in nostalgic tears. I miss 1970s NYC.
God Bless you Varlerie...R.I.P., 'Rhoda'----how you will be missed....
I love Rhoda. Valerie looks gorgeous and I love the accent. Wishing Valerie good health and a long life.
Dalex I love her accent too. It amazes me that it's not how she actually speaks!
According to Wikipedia she was from New York.
Spoiler alert she's dead
Unfortunately, Valerie Harper passed away. 😔😔😔
@@joeplaneta905 So am I. I'm writing from the other side. 👻
This brings back such great memories, loved it! ❤
Marge Simpson looked so cute in the 70's.
So fortunate I grew up with this woman and was able to see her on the set in her great shows.
I love this episode so much!!!
Right off the bat; first episode: "So, how come you're not wearing a bra?" 😂😂 I will NEVER get tired of watching this show!!!!
I loved this show!Everyone in it was the best
they just don't make shows like this anymore
They don’t really they don’t
You are right we need more tv shows like this one
so very true!
I agree. This is the 4th time I'm watching the series. It started out so good but, by the end of the second season and her seperation from Joe, they should have fired the writers.
andree france paquette You certainly have a right to your opinion but wow, can’t understand not liking Rhoda.🤔
I’ll be watching these episodes all day. I’ll miss you Rhoda!!!!!
I've seen this series several times its aged very well still hilarious 😂
Oh! Those were the days 😘😘😘
I watch this when it first aired. I watch the Wedding pt 1 and 2 over and over til this day and never tire of it. I have watched the entire collection 3 times in the last 2 years. Rhoda has always been a Role model for me when I am down. She always gets her strength back
I loved this show. I was delighted, to find it here. This was the first ever episode. It was miles ahead, of the awful sitcoms of today. The colours, were really bright. I love the way, Rhoda narrated the opening of the first season. It was great to see 2 sisters sharing a house, and getting on very well. These old comedies, probably won't be seen on prime time television again, unless it is some archival channel. The only place we can see them, is on you tube, and on d.v.d.
Michael Dineen I love that Brenda was eating beef pot pie ala mode in this first episode. What a scream!
Michael Dineen ??
Michael Dineen great imaginative writers who knew how to setup a storyline.
You can see shows like this on MeTV.
I love the episode in a later season where Rhoda breaks into frozen brownies before they're even defrosted. Back in the 70s, I had a friend who kept Sara Lee frozen cheesecakes onhand for when she was stressed out; they were her Kryptonite and she wouldn't wait for them to thaw either before digging in; she bent a lot of forks that way. LOL.
Gosh, I really miss those days. Those were the days you could work a low-paying job and still manage to afford a car, apartment, and bills. My car was not new. My apartment was not fancy. I didn’t have disposable income. I miss those days. Penny to penny living. But it was my first foray into becoming a free person. Supporting myself. Fun days.
Valerie Harper has left her mark forever in our hearts and minds. Everyone feels like they knew you Valerie.
I would like to share this with whomever that after already started reading this, wants to spend thirty extra seconds reading, but if not, in any case it makes me feel better having left the message.
I'm 46, born in 1977, and I'm here because I just saw an episode of the TV show "2 Broke Girls", where Valerie Harper was a guest star.
As I was watching the episode, I noticed the acting, and though that... "maybe", this woman was someone famous, or maybe just someone with a lot of experience, even if all she did were small jobs here and there.
I'm curious by nature, so I had to check who this woman was. To my surprise after checking the Wikipedia I found out she was part of a show that was well known back in the day, "Rhoda".... when I even didn't exist yet. And also that she already passed... which somehow made me appreciate even more the few minutes left of the episode when I saw a scene with her in it.
So, three thoughs came to my mind:
First, the realization of how many shows have to be out there that I never heard about, specially old golden ones that noone cares to stream anymore.
Second, that I want to give this show a try, at least see what's it about. My mindset is to try see as much of the world and its contents as possible before I die.
Third, it somehow saddens me how easy people gets forgotten. I understand we all can't know everyone that existed. But yet... it's funny that while some people have known this woman, saw interviews, know about her life, etc... and she lived her own things, issues, happiness, etc... me on the other hand didn't even know she existed. Until today.
Anyway, I landed here because I looked up for the show in UA-cam in the hopes I could watch a scene or two, and guess what... seems that whole episodes are here!
And I'll leave it here now, thanks for your time 😬
Thank you for the laughter. RIP :(
RIP Valerie. You were amazing in this show.
Greatest tv show of all time ❤️
Aww LOVED this show. I THINK it used to be on lunchtime in the UK, before video recorders!!. So I recall watching it during a shool lunchbreak (the old days when you could leave the school premises if you weren't eating school dinner} and then I would hurry back to school. I always loved her confidence and dress style and that she lived in New York!! And Carlton the door man always made me laugh !!
I'm sure it was on at 9pm on BBC2, sometimes right after MASH!
Time to go down memory lane....the hippest, funniest gal of her era 😻🌹😊
True!
Putting on make up...if you look like Alice Cooper, you went too far. LOL
Who did not love Rhoda
I love these old shows
You brought so much joy to me as a young girl who wanted to grow up and dress just like you and have a great apartment just like you and I did and still do! Thank you for being an inspiration to me and I will never forget you beautiful lady. You are in heaven now and missed by millions. Peace.
Valerie, I can’t imagine growing up without Rhoda! RIP
I remember watching this episode one day feeling sooo heart broken back in the 70s. Valerie you made me feel so much better with your great humour. Your sister and mother were great too.
Amazing sickcom, still makes me laugh.
I've just found out about your passing, I am sad but happy that you've lived a full life to 80.
God rest your beautiful soul 🥰
awww that is so great.
Sitcome
@@RepentfollowJesus you mean sitcom? lol
Joe: I lied about them towing away my car.
Brenda: No you didn't.
LOL!!!!! Love this show! Thank you for posting!
I grew up with 90's sitcoms, which I love, but this is my new favorite show and I can tell a lot of shows are inspired by it.
Thank you so much for posting these. Rhoda Morgenstern is one of my biggest role models, to this day :)
I love Rhoda! Thanks for posting!
Yes, Rhoda's cheer and uplifting laughter came into all our living rooms. I finally got a chance to review all the episodes years later.
RIP...loved watching all your shows...gonna miss you
Rest in peace beautiful Valerie (Rhoda). Thank you for the memories.
Awesome, Brenda introduced Joe and Rhoda. Forgot all about that when it first aired when I was younger.
Me too
I remember watching this when I was 8 or so. Even though most of the jokes went over my head, I still liked this show. Great acting and an ensemble cast.
Somehow I could never understand why Rhoda was played as the "second girl". She's gorgeous.
That's just like on her 80's show, Valerie, she said how her husband, Mike's family considered her a "6". In what world is she a six? I'm a girl and it's hard to look at her and not be a little jealous.
A six out of ten, I guess, but in my opinion and using that scale, I would have to say Rhoda was a solid twelve. I'm a heterosexual female who thoroughly loves men, but Valerie Harper was gorgeous in her prime.
These 70s sitcoms still hold up today and easily resonate with audiences of today.
An absolute true beauty.
Nancy Walker ("Ida") was hilarious. She also co-starred in the later seasons of "Family Affair" and guest starred on "The Golden Girls" as Sophia's sister.
And as the matriarch of a group of showgirls in "Blansky's Beauties".
Lydia Lilli Sophia Petrillo - Estelle Getty had some of the greatest one-liners ever. ("Sicily.. (in the year, (?)...) This is Rhoda's sister, before the tall purple (chimney smoke shaped) haircut
Hello Lydia how are you doing I am glad meeting you here and you draw my attention towards you and i can not let go that is why i decide to approach you and we should know and learn more about each other...
I LOVED the TV show was Rhoda !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Sooo funny! Great talent and chemistry between the actors!
✌🏻🙂✌🏻
Growing up my Mom and big Sister use to kid around and call me Rhoda. I never knew why. They just always said I was like her and liked bold colors,clothes etc. But the show was on when I was a baby. So, here I am in 2021 watching it for the first time! 😁And I’m hooked,very funny and sweet show. Also, now realise being called Rhoda was a compliment! Rip Valerie Harper🌺
Thank you so much for posting this series on here! So many of us REALLY appreciate it! Thank you so much!
Rhoda is comfort food TV for me...total escape, this is just a joy to watch.
it's a very sad day today here in England as sadly the actress Valerie Harper who was known for her T.V american comedy show called Rhoda from the 70s and became a well known household name died at the age of 80 from some sort of brain cancer.
She became a very famous actress who also starred in The mary-Tyler-moore show and shot into fame and MTM gave her own show which I believe was a spin off from mary tyler moore show Rhoda ran for many years filmed in manhatton New York and Valerie won many awards from the show Rhoda including emmie awards and golden globe awards for best comedy and actress.
Rhoda became a well popular name world wide and many mothers all around the world who gave birth to baby girls named there babies Rhoda after the T.V Show from the 70s onwards still today girls are named after Rhoda as it is the one comedy show that launched into comedy legend and paved the way for future shows.
Valerie will be sadly missed but never forgotten as she is a household name across the globe even 50 years on as she made television history.
Thankyou Valerie for all the pleasure and laughs you gave to the entire world from your acting and in real life.
R.I.P Valeria we miss and love you so very much
What's even sadder Veronika was that like so many other talented actors and actresses, Hollywood did not really allow Valerie to utilize her many talents. She left her second successful sitcom Valerie (later known as the Hogan Family) because she wanted that series to be like the sitcoms of the 60s when each episode tried to impart pearls of wisdom to the viewers and it was the first American sitcom to touch on some rather controversial (for the 80s) issues like safe sex. But Lorimar just wanted the series to be another mindless comedy which Valerie refused to do so she left the series. So sad to see all that talent go to waste.
I can agree with all the other stuff, but Rhoda a popular name? 🤔 I don’t know a single Rhoda, and never have!!! (& I’m 50)!! 😬🤭
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 WELL SAID AND SHE MADE A START FOR OTHER WOMEN TO HAVE A VOICE
WELL SAID N SUCH A NICE MEMORABLE
@@gwendolynonealbaldwin2908 So at least her struggles were not in vain.
Carlton the doorman is a classic !
Always loved him on this show
alway loved this show, after the MTM show this was amazing, happy days
Omg I love this show and you have amazing quality. Thanks for the great upload
Two of the greatest ladies ever to grace our earth, Valerie Harper and Mary Tyler Moore, Rip Beautiful Souls ❤
As someone who's only got into this series recently, I have to say that Rhoda is one of the most believable sitcoms I've seen. The series isn't just written to be set ups and punchlines; what's funny are the characters striking attitudes. When Nancy Walker, for example, comes into a scene (and promptly steals it every single time) and before she even utters a word, you already start laughing a little because you know what to expect from her.
Brings back memories.
Good lord, that was a great episode of television. You could feel them finding their way, but the chemistry was immediate and searing. The comedic timing of the scenes, the writing, the relationships - it was all there. Rhoda and Joe’s relationship felt real. I love that they cut the chase and showed two people meeting and falling in love, because in my experience life works like that, not like a Jim and Pam. That final scene with the car being towed was comedic genius and heartfelt.
Without a bf it would be too much of a copy of MTM, test audiences wanted one. She didn't bring one from Minneapolis, and needed it right away.
@@junkboxxxxxx That's a great insight, thank you. It's amazing that it came from a studio note from test screenings, yet they were able to write it in with care instead of feeling shoehorned.
Rhoda would have been much better if they hadn't married her off so fast. When Rhoda and Joe divorced the show just never recovered.
4021971 I agree 💯 %.
This is the first time I've ever seen Julie Kavner in a different role other than Marge Simpson and Patty and Selma. Brilliant
She is also a nurse in “Awakenings”
She’s so gorgeous and her voice is so sweet!
She played Adam Sandler's mom in Click.
Julie Kavner. The moment she opens her mouth I thought I know that voice. Looked her up and I knew it. Wonderful to know i was watching Rhoda all those years before The Simpsons and now she’s world famous. What an awesome journey she’s had across the decades.