My God, the way Jack Benny and Lucille Ball -- those two hams -- were so patronizing to Valerie Harper, But she rose above it with her usual grace, charm, wit, and talent. Rest in power, Valerie.
Martha Marvelette YES IT IS! I loved that dress when I watched this show for the first time on Hulu. God she was beautiful, inside and out. Terrific actress, even better person. RIP hope you and Mair’ are laughing it up in heaven.
Supposedly, they had to rethink the role of Rhoda when she auditioned. The character was supposed to be frumpy and homely, and Valerie was perfect for the role, except that she was beautiful.
@@mthivier She was always pretty facially but she lost a lot of weight in the MTM show when she transitioned over to Rhoda, so she had been this insecure girl with a weight problem and became this beautiful swan. So she made changes.
@@TanjiTuesday funny thing is that I never really thought of Valerie as overweight, even during the first season of MTM. She was definitely "curvy", but then, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing to to be. (Marilyn Monroe was also curvy, after all.) Compared to the stick figures whom we define as beautiful nowadays, I thought Valerie was always beautiful.
@@TanjiTuesday - She never really had a weight problem. The wardrobe team on the show dressed her in baggy clothing to give off the impression that she was heavier than what she actually was........ To further illustrate that Valerie Harper never had a weight problem, this clip where she collects her Emmy is prove of that.
But at the same time, I feel like she held her own in between these two comedic greats . Such a natural vibe. And the fact that she didn't forget the people that helped put her onstage.
Valerie Harper wore the dress she won the Emmy in, in the episode titled rhoda the beautiful, on Mary Tyler Moore. Just a classic brunette beauty. Miss you, Rest In Peace.
Omg to just see the happiness on Valerie's young beautiful face as well as Ed and Mary. You just want to freeze that moment. The contemporary entertainment industry is barren of talent like that.💕
Nearly 2 years after Valerie's 3-month terminal diagnosis, she is still with us. I have no doubt she was the 2nd-most beautiful woman of the 1970s, behind only my mother (R.I.P.). May Valerie be with us for a very long time, with her beautiful smile and her positive attitude!
I've met and interacted with many many celebrities in my hospitality job. But without a doubt, Valerie Harper was the best. The sweetest, most humble and polite woman. Layer the day I first met her she saw me out of uniform outside my place of business and she greeted me by my name! She remembered me and used my name. A genuinely nice person! RIP Valerie!!!
reading "I, Rhoda" now. and I love the book! so interesting to read about her amazing career, her spirit has always been so real, so honest. I feel like Valerie is my next door neighbor. and I can't put down the book. We love you Valerie!
Everyone looked so young and full of life. It's sad that people like Jack Benny and Lucille Ball are gone from our midst. // Gotta add that Valerie Harper looked amazing. A beautiful and elegant brunette in that black dress. She was a lovable personality, a lovely lady.
Long before her days on MTM and Rhoda, Valerie teamed up with Lucille Ball on a play called Wildcat. If anyone had noticed, you would see Valerie ask Lucy, "Remember me in Wildcat?"
Wonderful long life, this man was all heart and was perfect asMr. grant. He always was consistently loving toward Mary Tyler Moore. In last episode when he uttered” I treasure you People” that made my heart sink, said with true sincerity. What a better t.hung to say to someone , to hear that you are treasured. He delivered that line sincerely . You could feel it. Because it was true.
Happier days. Time goes so quickly. Reading Valerie's memoir, a wonderful person and life, so much more than just Rhoda. Hope for her healing and peace.
Before actors, singers and musicians deluded themselves into believing that simply being in the entertainment industry could also give them a voice in criticizing current and shaping future public policies. Worse yet, some who ran for and won elections later had their sordid pasts force them out of office, or go on a public apology tour insisting it was "consensual sex"'. The latter became an eye-rolling, running joke awhile back, bec the statements were as creative as a form letter.
@@msr1116 - Do you include Ronald Reagan in this as a probably Mediocre Actor who ran for PUblic office and because of the backing and basically being the PUppet of very Wealth and Powerful people became President of the USA. Real evidence in that Election in 1980 that the Reagan team made a deal with the Ayatollah and his government to keep the Hostages till Reagan got elected so Carter would lose to Reagan. Many would call that Treason.
@@HoldenNY22 ....Yes, long ago I heard that very allegation. Kindly provide the "real" evidence you refer to and I'll read it over. Don't tell me to Google it---you're making the claim and so it's up to you, counselor, to credibly support your case.
Valerie is still with us, so lets enjoy with her each of her days, and hopefully months and years ahead. Of her role as Rhoda, she rightly praised the brilliant writers, but she should know also that without her brilliance the classic one liners would have fallen on deaf ears.
I would have loved to seen the whole video of this, leading up to Jack Benny and Lucille Ball announcing the winners - the comedy must've been good. Judging by Jack Benny's comments, I'll assume that Lucille Ball did most of the talking, if not all of it lol And, although I already knew that Valerie Harper was a beautiful woman, seeing this time warp video of her as an adult, I didn't know (at the time, watching the MTM Show and Rhoda in reruns in the '80s) just HOW beautiful looking she really was/is
Valerie Harper was in the chorus of Lucy's Broadway show, Wildcat. That's what she was referring to, although it's doubtful that Lucy would've remembered her.
if i had won an award presented by jack benny and lucy ; i would have started out by saying " just the experience of being on stage with 2 great classy people equals out to any award"
The MTM Show was never the same once the character of Rhoda spun-off, IMO. Mary's home life w/ her friend Rhoda (and to a lesser extent Phyllis) gave the series variety. Once Rhoda left, the show was almost exclusively around the newsroom (with occasional visits to Mary's apartment by her co-workers). Rhoda's character was the most real on the show, again IMO.
I respect your right to your opinion, of course, but I couldn’t agree less. Part of what made this show such a classic is that the stories and the characters, especially Mary’s character, evolved with the times. As amazing as Rhoda and Phyllis were, the first two seasons in particular seem dated to me now in a way that the later seasons do not. It goes against intuition for most people because the Rhoda and Phyllis characters and the actors who portrayed them were so strong, but I don’t think the quality of the show suffered one bit overall for their leaving, and that’s a testament to the producers, the writing staff, and the actors who remained with the show. For me, Seasons 5 and 6 were probably the best quality overall.
Leave it to Benny to upstage everyone with his brilliant line:" Talk into this one, I've hardly said anything." 2:18 One of those many lines of his, which is funny, until you realize it goes deeper, and then it's hilarious.
As with the premature obituary (in 1897) of author Mark Twain, whose reply to the falsehood was "The report of my death was an exaggeration," it appears the reports of Valerie Harper's imminent departure from this life have also been premature.
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My God, the way Jack Benny and Lucille Ball -- those two hams -- were so patronizing to Valerie Harper, But she rose above it with her usual grace, charm, wit, and talent. Rest in power, Valerie.
I agree. Her voice was still audible without talking directly into either microphone.
Ed, Gavin and Betty all passed away in the same year, 2021. Amazing. All of the principal cast members are gone now. RIP.
Two great speeches, but the backdrop of Jack Benny and Lucille Ball competing for jokes is the greatest thing ever.
Valerie was such a sweet, genuine person, she could roll with anything thrown at her and make it so endearing.
Back when there was still some class in this profession.
Completely deserved awards!
RIP Valerie, and thanks again.
That's the same dress she wore in the episode where Rhoda won the Hempel's Department Store Beauty Contest !!!
Martha Marvelette YES IT IS! I loved that dress when I watched this show for the first time on Hulu. God she was beautiful, inside and out. Terrific actress, even better person. RIP hope you and Mair’ are laughing it up in heaven.
"Talk into this... not the emmy".... I laughed out LOUD at that one!
Rhoda Morgenstern and Ethel Mertz--two women who were more than sidekicks and who made their best friends better for knowing them.
Vivian Vance once made a very funny guest appearance on an episode of "Rhoda".
I always wanted the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award to be sub-named "The Vivian Vance Award"
@@beeweejr I like that idea!
@@mthivier in the laundry room in the basement of the building she and Joe lived in. I remember it like it just happened.
Wow, Valerie Harper is gorgeous!
Supposedly, they had to rethink the role of Rhoda when she auditioned. The character was supposed to be frumpy and homely, and Valerie was perfect for the role, except that she was beautiful.
@@mthivier She was always pretty facially but she lost a lot of weight in the MTM show when she transitioned over to Rhoda, so she had been this insecure girl with a weight problem and became this beautiful swan. So she made changes.
@@TanjiTuesday funny thing is that I never really thought of Valerie as overweight, even during the first season of MTM. She was definitely "curvy", but then, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing to to be. (Marilyn Monroe was also curvy, after all.) Compared to the stick figures whom we define as beautiful nowadays, I thought Valerie was always beautiful.
Always thought she was the real, actual “beauty” on that show, much prettier than Mary too even though I loved them both.
@@TanjiTuesday - She never really had a weight problem. The wardrobe team on the show dressed her in baggy clothing to give off the impression that she was heavier than what she actually was........
To further illustrate that Valerie Harper never had a weight problem, this clip where she collects her Emmy is prove of that.
She was so beautiful. ❤️
Valerie seemed very emotional and overwhelmed, not just at winning, but at being onstage with Lucille Ball and Jack Benny.
But at the same time, I feel like she held her own in between these two comedic greats . Such a natural vibe. And the fact that she didn't forget the people that helped put her onstage.
She was actually in the chorus of WILDCAT with Lucy
Ms. Harper is a stunning woman along with Mary
Valerie Harper wore the dress she won the Emmy in, in the episode titled rhoda the beautiful, on Mary Tyler Moore. Just a classic brunette beauty. Miss you, Rest In Peace.
Omg to just see the happiness on Valerie's young beautiful face as well as Ed and Mary. You just want to freeze that moment. The contemporary entertainment industry is barren of talent like that.💕
Oh, the days when you could distinguish between the adults and the teenagers.
Nearly 2 years after Valerie's 3-month terminal diagnosis, she is still with us. I have no doubt she was the 2nd-most beautiful woman of the 1970s, behind only my mother (R.I.P.). May Valerie be with us for a very long time, with her beautiful smile and her positive attitude!
She's dead.
I've met and interacted with many many celebrities in my hospitality job. But without a doubt, Valerie Harper was the best. The sweetest, most humble and polite woman. Layer the day I first met her she saw me out of uniform outside my place of business and she greeted me by my name! She remembered me and used my name. A genuinely nice person! RIP Valerie!!!
That's how a real beauty looks. What a wonderful actress, what a great comedian. I will always love her style and grace.
Wow, what class acts, seeing Jack Benny and Lucille Ball presenting brings back fond memories of classic TV comedy!
This almost brings tears to my eyes, and is now one of my all-time favorite TH-cam videos. If this isn’t classic TV, then I don’t know what is.
Same here. Sadly, we will NEVER see TV like these shows ever again. Thank GOD I grew up with them and thank GOD for reruns.
he deserves it! ed asner gave a very believeable mr lou grant...loved him
reading "I, Rhoda" now. and I love the book! so interesting to read about her amazing career, her spirit has always been so real, so honest. I feel like Valerie is my next door neighbor. and I can't put down the book. We love you Valerie!
Everyone looked so young and full of life. It's sad that people like Jack Benny and Lucille Ball are gone from our midst. // Gotta add that Valerie Harper looked amazing. A beautiful and elegant brunette in that black dress. She was a lovable personality, a lovely lady.
I love Rhoda watching her now on decades t.v. wish I could have met her. She was very special and deserve that award. RIP Valerie .
Nothing but love for Val & Ed!! Legends!!!
Very classy speeches...And well deserved...
Long before her days on MTM and Rhoda, Valerie teamed up with Lucille Ball on a play called Wildcat. If anyone had noticed, you would see Valerie ask Lucy, "Remember me in Wildcat?"
I believe that was around 1960
I love Valerie Harper.
R.I.P
Ed Asner
In Loving Memory
(1929 - 2021)
Wonderful long life, this man was all heart and was perfect asMr. grant. He always was consistently loving toward Mary Tyler Moore. In last episode when he uttered” I treasure you People” that made my heart sink, said with true sincerity. What a better t.hung to say to someone , to hear that you are treasured. He delivered that line sincerely . You could feel it. Because it was true.
If you want hearty laughter watch re-runs of MTM because they all had some great lines especially Ed & Mary
This was when television was still great, great talent, great actors, great integrity and pure class, I miss all these great people
"Lucy, remember when I was in the chorus of 'Wildcat'?" -- priceless!
It goes without saying--a great clip with legendary talent from the older generation and the new.
Emmy awards were given in May two class acts
Happier days. Time goes so quickly.
Reading Valerie's memoir, a wonderful person and life, so much more than just Rhoda.
Hope for her healing and peace.
So many classy people in one video! What's happened to Hollywood??
Insecurity and no real talent and empty lives breeds desperation for attention !
Valerie was a gem and a bit of Rhoda surfaced when she talked about winning second prize! LOL!
It is very sad, it's hard to believe.. When she goes, she will be greatly missed.. I love her very much.
Ed Asner and Valerie Harper has great acting on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in season 1.
When award shows were fun. And classy to boot.
The good old days.
man, seeing Jack presenting is pretty cool, he is a legend
Classy? Telling Valerie Harper (wrongly) that she was speaking into the wrong microphone wasn't classy.
WHAT WONDERFUL MOMENTS AND MEMORIES THAT ARE ON TAPE TO RELIVE I ONLY WISH I WAS BACK THERE
🤗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🤗
A lady you can't help but love. So funny, so talented. Keep on fighting Valerie!
I always loved Valerie Harper!
Still grievin' beautiful Val..😢💐🌠 80 yrs is a good #..wish her and Mary coulda hit 100 though..hang in there Betty White!
I wish they would air these clips on METV!!
Before self grandiosity giving their political opinions. Just got up and were grateful for the recognition.
Before actors, singers and musicians deluded themselves into believing that simply being in the entertainment industry could also give them a voice in criticizing current and shaping future public policies. Worse yet, some who ran for and won elections later had their sordid pasts force them out of office, or go on a public apology tour insisting it was "consensual sex"'. The latter became an eye-rolling, running joke awhile back, bec the statements were as creative as a form letter.
@@msr1116 - Do you include Ronald Reagan in this as a probably Mediocre Actor who ran for PUblic office and because of the backing and basically being the PUppet of very Wealth and Powerful people became President of the USA. Real evidence in that Election in 1980 that the Reagan team made a deal with the Ayatollah and his government to keep the Hostages till Reagan got elected so Carter would lose to Reagan. Many would call that Treason.
@@HoldenNY22 ....Yes, long ago I heard that very allegation. Kindly provide the "real" evidence you refer to and I'll read it over. Don't tell me to Google it---you're making the claim and so it's up to you, counselor, to credibly support your case.
@@msr1116 the facts are all there in black in white if you just look whole heartedly.
No political rants needed .
Beautiful Valerie.
You are loved Val ❤ You are and will remain one of my favorite actresses/comediennes of all time. Fight! You're a fighter! Give those doctors a shock!
And she did
Steve Price Absolutely! She won the battle! Rest In Peace, Val... 💛🌼
I love them both so much. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment in time. ♥
Yes it was
Valerie is still with us, so lets enjoy with her each of her days, and hopefully months and years ahead. Of her role as Rhoda, she rightly praised the brilliant writers, but she should know also that without her brilliance the classic one liners would have fallen on deaf ears.
itgetseasierlessitry
Love this pair
Valerie is wearing the same gown she wore for the episode "Rhoda the Beautiful." I noticed because I just watched that episode tonight!
Love the last shot of MTM !
THE GREAT YRS!!!!
LOVE LOVE THEM BOTH
love the coffee tray w/emmy's on it :)
138th...damm I cant believe I was 10 when this aired - probably watched it too ....62 now
Sad news today. Please, everybody tell Valerie how much we love her.
All class actors....
This was 1971. Betty White didn't come on the show until 1973.
Mother's Day: May 9, 1971
Sorry to hear of Valerie's terminal diagnosis. She has come a long way since Rock Rock Rock! (Dec. 7, 1956).
Valerie reminded me a lot of her character rhoda.
Valerie looks so pretty.
I would have loved to seen the whole video of this, leading up to Jack Benny and Lucille Ball announcing the winners - the comedy must've been good. Judging by Jack Benny's comments, I'll assume that Lucille Ball did most of the talking, if not all of it lol
And, although I already knew that Valerie Harper was a beautiful woman, seeing this time warp video of her as an adult, I didn't know (at the time, watching the MTM Show and Rhoda in reruns in the '80s) just HOW beautiful looking she really was/is
Classic!
This was America!
Valerie Harper was in the chorus of Lucy's Broadway show, Wildcat. That's what she was referring to, although it's doubtful that Lucy would've remembered her.
Such class acts!
I'm reading it now, Kenny. I also love it! I just read about this event - it's so cool that you can just go to TH-cam and play it!
Yes, she has.. It was very sad news to me, she will be greatly missed when she's gone :'(
And I quote:
Who can turn the 🌎 with a 😃?
Sunday May 9, 1971...
if i had won an award presented by jack benny and lucy ; i would have started out by saying " just the experience of being on stage with 2 great classy people equals out to any award"
HOW TIME GO SO FAST I WAS 4
Amazing show. I hated Valerie's character, but I'm glad she won. RIP to both of these characters in this wonderful show.
yes!
wow ! caN YOU IMAGINE getting an award from jack benny and lucille ball.
Jack Benny was so great.
Lucille Ball is pretty good at directing people what to do
love you Lucy
Award winners were humble then.
I wish everyone would get out of the photo just like Lucille Ball and Ed Sullivan just did. People like them don’t come along anymore.
Lucy is so pretty and happy
Make me want to go back to 1970.T.V. was so good then. But Alas.....
Ed is still alive in July 2020!
I would bet that Ed did not expect that Valerie had won too
Phyllis George as the Emmy girl. Must be when she was Miss America.
The MTM Show was never the same once the character of Rhoda spun-off, IMO. Mary's home life w/ her friend Rhoda (and to a lesser extent Phyllis) gave the series variety. Once Rhoda left, the show was almost exclusively around the newsroom (with occasional visits to Mary's apartment by her co-workers). Rhoda's character was the most real on the show, again IMO.
I respect your right to your opinion, of course, but I couldn’t agree less. Part of what made this show such a classic is that the stories and the characters, especially Mary’s character, evolved with the times. As amazing as Rhoda and Phyllis were, the first two seasons in particular seem dated to me now in a way that the later seasons do not. It goes against intuition for most people because the Rhoda and Phyllis characters and the actors who portrayed them were so strong, but I don’t think the quality of the show suffered one bit overall for their leaving, and that’s a testament to the producers, the writing staff, and the actors who remained with the show. For me, Seasons 5 and 6 were probably the best quality overall.
Actually that dress is kind of cool, one just has to have the body to wear it.
5.7❤
MTM show definitely lost something when Rhoda left.
They seriously don't make gorgeous women like this anymore
Will Rhoda win on Dancing With The Stars?
Leave it to Benny to upstage everyone with his brilliant line:" Talk into this one, I've hardly said anything." 2:18
One of those many lines of his, which is funny, until you realize it goes deeper, and then it's hilarious.
Lucy did not seemed to care whether Valerie was in the chorus of WILDCAT....
As with the premature obituary (in 1897) of author Mark Twain, whose reply to the falsehood was "The report of my death was an exaggeration," it appears the reports of Valerie Harper's imminent departure from this life have also been premature.
Yes
That Emmy seemed light.