Rhoda was a sitcom that aired from 1974 to 1978 as a spin-off of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, starring Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern.
The show followed Rhoda, a witty and independent New Yorker, as she returned to her hometown after years in Minneapolis, reconnecting with her overbearing mother (Nancy Walker), supportive sister (Julie Kavner), and navigating love and career.
The series was notable for Rhoda’s whirlwind romance and marriage to Joe Gerard (David Groh), though their eventual divorce broke sitcom norms by addressing real-life relationship struggles. Rhoda was a hit early on, especially with its highly rated wedding episode, but ratings declined after the shift in Rhoda’s personal life, leading to its cancellation after five seasons.
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The main cast members of Rhoda included:
Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern, the fun-loving, independent protagonist who moves back to New York.
David Groh as Joe Gerard, Rhoda’s love interest and later husband, though they eventually divorce.
Nancy Walker as Ida Morgenstern, Rhoda’s overbearing but loving mother.
Julie Kavner as Brenda Morgenstern, Rhoda’s shy and quirky younger sister.
Harold Gould as Martin Morgenstern, Rhoda’s supportive and easygoing father.
Lorenzo Music (voice) as Carlton the Doorman, the unseen but often heard doorman of Rhoda’s apartment building.
Several other actors, including Ron Silver and Ray Buktenica, appeared in recurring roles throughout the series.