Valerie was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress for her performance as Tallulah Bankhead in “Looped.” We were both excited and thrilled beyond words. –– Tony Cacciotti
Read More »Valerie Harper is best remembered for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) and its spin-off, Rhoda (1974–1978). For her work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, she received three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and later received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Rhoda.
Her other television credits include episodes of The Doctors, Love, American Style, Columbo, The Love Boat, Melrose Place, Touched by an Angel, Sex and the City, That '70s Show, Desperate Housewives, Hot in Cleveland, and 2 Broke Girls. Harper also provided voice work for several episodes of The Simpsons and American Dad! Valerie was reunited with Mary Tyler Moore in the 2000 made-for-TV film, Mary and Rhoda.
Video Visit at Forever Hollywood Cemetery and History of Valerie’s Life and Career
Jordan The Lion Travel Vlog visited the Forever Hollywood Cemetery and offers a history of Valerie’s life and career in this video. Mia Valeria, I will miss and love you with every fiber of my being, through this world …
Read More »“My Mom and the Girl” Starring Valerie Harper Available Online
Hope everyone is doing well. I want to share the short film Valerie starred in from early 2016 which was released for online viewing this week. “My Mom and the Girl” is a true story of the journey of Alzheimer’s …
Read More »“Looped” Opened on Broadway 10 Years Ago – March 2010
10 years ago tonight, March 14, 2010, “Looped” starring Valerie Harper opened on Broadway. Valerie was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance portraying the iconic actress, Tallulah Bankhead. – Play Summary: Based on an existing audiotape of an …
Read More »Valerie Harper Presented with Special “Rhoda” Plaque at Stage 16
Seven years ago, Valerie and our daughter, Cristina, appeared on “The Talk” showing her strength and honesty of her cancer diagnosis. “Rhoda” was filmed at the same studio on Stage 16. She had a photo opportunity at the stage door …
Read More »Valerie Harper Honored as Hasting Pudding Woman of the Year Award from Harvard University 1975
I’m so proud of my wife for receiving the Hasting Pudding Woman of the Year award from Harvard University 45 years ago today! Much appreciation for the Hasty Pudding Theatricals Society for honoring her talents and work. — Tony Cacciotti …
Read More »20th Anniversary “Mary and Rhoda” Reunion Movie
This weekend marks the 20th Anniversary of the premier airing of the reunion movie, “Mary and Rhoda.” It was wonderful to see Valerie and Mary working together again. Sharing a note Valerie wrote in February 2000 expressing her gratitude for …
Read More »Valerie Harper in National Wear Red Day – February 2010
Today is National Wear Red Day to show support for the awareness of heart disease. In February 2010, Valerie walked the runway for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for heart disease awareness.
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