R.I.P Valerie Harper - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Lorimar Television · 08-30-2019, 08:01 PM

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TMC · 08-30-2019, 08:13 PM

Harper made headlines when she and husband Cacciotti walked out on her late 1980s NBC comedy Valerie, which changed its name to Valerie's Family. After a second holdout, Harper was fired, Sandy Duncan was brought in and the show was ultimately retitled The Hogan Family. "A beautiful woman, a wonderful actress, a great friend and with balls bigger than mine," tweeted Ed Asner, Harper's Mary Tyler Moore co-star. "Her brilliance burst through and shined its light upon all of us. Goodnight beautiful. I’ll see you soon." Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal added: "One of our all-time favorites has passed. Wonderful, funny, lovely, supportive and a huge influence on and off stage, we love you, Valerie." Parks and Recreation and The Good Place's Michael Schur tweeted: "Valerie Harper was one of the greatest TV actors of all time. A true comedic genius. She inspired me, and I loved her very much."

Heenan Fan · 08-30-2019, 08:34 PM

We all knew it was coming, but it doesn't make it any less sadder.

RIP Valerie Harper

RetroGuy2000 · 08-31-2019, 12:16 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. As Heenan says, I knew it was coming, but it's still sad news. I especially loved her as Rhoda, and just re-watched the wedding episode this week.

CharlesAbelLear · 08-31-2019, 12:31 AM

The world lost a true talent today.

For those who were fans of her work on the 1986 series 'Valerie,' (later known as The Hogan Family,) Antenna TV will be airing an 18 episode marathon tribute to her. It will air this Sunday from 1p - 10p eastern.

Schmoopie · 08-31-2019, 03:24 AM

I wondered why there were so many tributes to her today. I honestly thought that she had passed away a while ago but now I remember that she had been very ill a few years ago but had recovered. She will be missed.

MA · 08-31-2019, 05:27 AM

Rest in peace Valerie.

I knew that this would be coming eventually, but at least she is no longer suffering and in pain anymore.

80sTrivia · 08-31-2019, 06:59 AM

So sad to hear the news of Valerie's passing...

08-30-2019, 08:01 PM	#1
Lorimar Television Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 06, 2007 Posts: 7,034	R.I.P Valerie Harper https://abc7.com/entertainment/actre...-says/5503817/
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08-30-2019, 08:34 PM	#3
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	We all knew it was coming, but it doesn't make it any less sadder. RIP Valerie Harper Attached Images

08-31-2019, 12:16 AM	#4
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	I'm so sorry to hear this. As Heenan says, I knew it was coming, but it's still sad news. I especially loved her as Rhoda, and just re-watched the wedding episode this week.
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08-31-2019, 03:24 AM	#6
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I wondered why there were so many tributes to her today. I honestly thought that she had passed away a while ago but now I remember that she had been very ill a few years ago but had recovered. She will be missed.
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08-31-2019, 05:27 AM	#7
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 128,605	Rest in peace Valerie. I knew that this would be coming eventually, but at least she is no longer suffering and in pain anymore.
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08-30-2019, 08:13 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,159	Harper made headlines when she and husband Cacciotti walked out on her late 1980s NBC comedy Valerie, which changed its name to Valerie's Family. After a second holdout, Harper was fired, Sandy Duncan was brought in and the show was ultimately retitled The Hogan Family. "A beautiful woman, a wonderful actress, a great friend and with balls bigger than mine," tweeted Ed Asner, Harper's Mary Tyler Moore co-star. "Her brilliance burst through and shined its light upon all of us. Goodnight beautiful. I’ll see you soon." Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal added: "One of our all-time favorites has passed. Wonderful, funny, lovely, supportive and a huge influence on and off stage, we love you, Valerie." Parks and Recreation and The Good Place's Michael Schur tweeted: "Valerie Harper was one of the greatest TV actors of all time. A true comedic genius. She inspired me, and I loved her very much."

08-31-2019, 12:31 AM	#5
CharlesAbelLear Classic TV Junkie Forum Hawk Join Date: Jun 11, 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3	The world lost a true talent today. For those who were fans of her work on the 1986 series 'Valerie,' (later known as The Hogan Family,) Antenna TV will be airing an 18 episode marathon tribute to her. It will air this Sunday from 1p - 10p eastern.

08-31-2019, 06:59 AM	#8
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	So sad to hear the news of Valerie's passing...
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