Does anybody else think that the whole controversy/mess behind Valerie's departure actually have a negative effect on her career (at least on the short term):
http://www.datalounge.com/cgi-bin/iowa/ajax.html?t=10476006#page:showThread,10476006,8

I can't believe no one has mentioned Valerie Harper. All that EST crap ruined her and her career. After the "Valerie" stupidity she has worked, but nothing worth notice.

by: Anonymous reply 152 01/23/2012 @ 01:04PM

It may have to some degree, but for a very short time. She was awarded millions for being wrongfully fired. Vindication is so sweet.

Does anybody else think that the whole controversy/mess behind Valerie's departure actually have a negative effect on her career (at least on the short term):
I just can't picture Valerie as anybody but Rhoda. She was lucky to get a shot again at sitcom stardom with "Valerie" and she blew it by trying to hold out for more money. But if I were a casting agent in Hollywood, I can't deny I would have practiced typecasting against her. She's Rhoda, no one else. She was just so good in that role and when I hear Valerie speak in her normal voice, it sounds odd. I expect her to speak in her Rhoda accent.