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Brian Damage · 06-10-2009, 11:07 PM

On MTM, Rhoda was a breakout star, but on her own spinoff, did her sister become the star of the show?

Marvo301 · 06-10-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

On MTM, Rhoda was a breakout star, but on her own spinoff, did her sister become the star of the show?

I don't know if Julie stole the show from Valerie but she was certainly a breakout star on that show much the way Valerie had been on Mary's show.

scotsguy · 06-11-2009, 03:29 PM

Yes Julie Kavner was great,Nancy Walker was also a scene stealer

Chocolate Moose · 06-11-2009, 06:44 PM

great show, lots of talent !!!!!!

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 07:35 PM

Yeah, I think Rhoda was the Mary of her own show, and Brenda was like the MTM-Rhoda.

Mr. Television · 06-11-2009, 07:52 PM

Nancy Walker was just as big. She even left the show for awhile to star in her own show on ABC.

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 09:29 PM

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Nancy Walker was just as big. She even left the show for awhile to star in her own show on ABC.

Nancy Walker ROCKED. I also loved her as Rosie, the Bounty paper towel lady.

Marvo301 · 06-11-2009, 09:38 PM

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Nancy Walker ROCKED. I also loved her as Rosie, the Bounty paper towel lady.

I also enjoyed her work as Emily Turner in the last season of Family Affair.

Mr. Television · 06-11-2009, 09:40 PM

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Nancy Walker ROCKED. I also loved her as Rosie, the Bounty paper towel lady.

Nancy Walker always cracked me up.

She was on everything in the '70's. She was also a regular cast member of McMillan and Wife during the same time she was on Rhoda. She could do it all.

Retro4Life · 06-11-2009, 09:44 PM

I think Kavner did sort of become the "Rhoda" character while Rhoda became a bit more like Mary. Kavner "out Rhoda"ed Rhoda!

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 11:48 PM

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Nancy Walker always cracked me up.

She was on everything in the '70's. She was also a regular cast member of McMillan and Wife during the same time she was on Rhoda. She could do it all.

She also guested on The Muppet Show (as did Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman, all in separate seasons). I loved when Ida was about to kill Phyllis for not picking up Rhoda on her wedding day!!

scotsguy · 06-12-2009, 06:56 PM

I also love Georgette's line in "The Wedding" after forgiving Phyllis,"I forgive you but I'd get my tail out of here,before Rhoda showes up!"

catlover79 · 06-12-2009, 07:58 PM

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I also love Georgette's line in "The Wedding" after forgiving Phyllis,"I forgive you but I'd get my tail out of here,before Rhoda showes up!"

That was awesome.

MyMovieRomance · 04-07-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

I think Kavner did sort of become the "Rhoda" character while Rhoda became a bit more like Mary. Kavner "out Rhoda"ed Rhoda!

"out-Rhoda'd Rhoda"! That is a great way to put it and oh-so-true! Julie is one of the reasons I often think I like the "Rhoda" show better than MTM show.

TVFactFan · 04-07-2013, 04:07 PM

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"out-Rhoda'd Rhoda"! That is a great way to put it and oh-so-true! Julie is one of the reasons I often think I like the "Rhoda" show better than MTM show.

Rhoda was definitely better than MTM, better storylines and mainly because it was a adult comedy and not a show that revolved the newscast.

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scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	Yes Julie Kavner was great,Nancy Walker was also a scene stealer

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scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	I also love Georgette's line in "The Wedding" after forgiving Phyllis,"I forgive you but I'd get my tail out of here,before Rhoda showes up!"