RHODA S03E11 You Deserve a Break Today

[@themaggattack]

It's so funny that he owns McDonald's franchises and Rhoda said "I'm loving it." 😂 This show was made way before McDonald's used that jingle!

[@Kris-annKingyens]

I bet McDonald's food tasted better back then. lol

[@a.schottinthedark57]

@@Kris-annKingyensAs someone who ate a lot of McDonald’s back in the late 80’s and 90’s, I can attest to that.

[@jmartin4204]

you would find that sentence was around for years . In fact think that jingle McDonald's uses was from a Justin Timberlake song .

[@frances4797]

"You Deserve a Break Today" is the title 😆🤣

[@KatieLL]

That was so sweet what he did with the flowers. And just an overall awwww about the episode. (Today's date is October 29, 2016.)

[@tashatash3220]

I’m agreeing & it’s 2020

[@jeanmiller1142]

​@@tashatash3220 hello!🙂

[@patwilliams800]

So happy to find these episodes! Me & Mum were mad for Rhoda & watched every episode in the UK back in the day. Happy times when Mum & Valerie were still around. Thanks for the sunshine 💜

[@sugarkitti3051]

Pat, your comment broke my heart. Your mum is with you in spirit dear friend. 😘

[@patwilliams800]

Hi Sugar Kitti & thank you for your kind words. She sure is, always in my heart & a huge part of me. I was so lucky & proud of her life achievements, she was an incredibly giving, hard working wonderful woman. Love you Mum. 💜

[@RepentfollowJesus]

I watched with my grandma who raised me after my mom died when I was 7. I miss the 70s and Rhoda and MTM and Carol Burnette etc. And my mom.and grandma. I know how you feel. Im so thankful these shows are on youtube. 😊

[@patwilliams800]

Hi Mary, so sorry for your losses too. Bet their watching with us every time we tune in. Bittersweet I know but these episodes are priceless happy memories for us all. Hope you find the same level of comfort as me, know that our loved ones wouldn't want us to be sad for eternity. We loved all the wonderful imports from USA so I dip back whenever I find these treasures. Have a happy day & keep well 😊

[@alinalacubana.5450]

Loved Rhodas attitude she was so perky in a very kind way she would let you have it.is so sad that she no longer with us may she R.I.P..thank you for the memories and the laughter.

[@scruffy281]

I loved the 70's so much..........I miss it.❤️

[@YankeeJet24]

7:41 Rhoda says, "I'm lovin' it," when talking about Brenda dating a McDonald's franchise owner, 27 years before McDonald's adopted that as its ad campaign.

[@givememore4free]

OMG - I just wrote the same thing and I just scrolled down the comments and you wrote it too. LMAO - great minds think alike. Also, at the end of the episode - @22:40 Marty says: .....good yeah ok I DESERVE A BREAK TODAY - which was an altered version of You deserve a break today - from McDonald's

[@bookwoman53]

The title You Deserve A Break Today is from McDonalds’ old jingle. You deserve a break today so come on out and get away to McDonalds.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

@@bookwoman53 I believe it was "You deserve a break today, so get up and get away ... to McDonald's" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eafdnGWXhcitftk

[@EphemeralProductions]

Interesting

[@BLEUSTARCRASH]

Julie Kavner looks so pretty this season!

[@zimjun7]

Doesn't she.

[@sueb6662]

Yes she looks very pretty

[@tijuanaamatullah8945]

She's is a beautiful

[@hallnelson2897]

Yes she really does.

[@Shamonwhitehurst252]

She looks great since she lost weight

[@jamescress]

I always like Valerie Harper and was very sad to hear of her passing.

[@angelacarleton9575]

I love Rhoda's down to earth approach to going to a restaurant with packages- LOL

[@sstavsky]

So the irony to all this is that Brenda ended up ultimately getting engaged to Benny Goodwin. Did he set her heart aflutter? Was he an improvement? In retrospect, the McDonald's guy would have been a much better choice.

[@angelacarleton9575]

Perhaps but he didn't set her heart on fire and that's so important when any couple is going through a rough patch in their marriage because it makes them want to stand together for their marriage. The only excuse to get out would be "abuse" issues. That's why I got out of my marriage.

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

@patrick m You sweet talker you.

[@emilyedwards9809]

There's no accounting for taste.

[@shaharazon2449]

Nah Benny is alright Heres a guy with a great build but doesnt know it Not all ego about himself in one episode he was kind of grouchy but for the most part he wss nice and funny too.He really took to Brenda Was it all romance. not really but Brenda really didnt like all that stuff. She just wanted a regular nerdy guy to feel comfortable with. It took me a minute to like Benny but he grew on me

[@AnnusMirabilus]

22:19 "If you ask me, Brenda, you're too picky." Bam.

[@katmandu2478]

Love is a choice. There’s lust, infatuation and friendship but commitment is what really matters.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Absolute #fax

[@angeldelightify]

Rumour has it you've landed a live one....Carlton cracks me up

[@jamessandy5873]

He was always one of the funniest parts of the show.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Dogs smile at him. I love it lol. I've had dogs that smile. That made Me smile lol.

[@alteredillusions100]

After binge watching Rhoda, it's weird to see her front door on the other side of the room. lol

[@stuartwise5709]

It is pretty insane to believe she could have the feelings she feels she is missing after knowing the guy for so short a time. The best thing would be to say not to get engaged and tell him let's get to know each other first--but then there would be no episode.

[@alancorrea9161]

Brenda blew it , she could of had it all and grown to love him. They would of had a huge house and four kids at the most. If her mom new what he did for a living , OMG !

[@bluecollarlit]

Could have and would have Not could of and would of

[@pinky567]

@@bluecollarlit omg really, a Karen of the keyboard 😂

[@arthurwatt5162]

It’s a perm. Never hear anyone call it a permanent. Lol. Only on a v show someone gets married immediately after meeting.

[@janetgriffiths7200]

No diamond is ever too big.

[@carolhensley5611]

I know that's the truth.

[@colleenk60]

If that's what Your believe

[@louiserichardson5212]

The best thing about Marty is that appreciates all of Brenda's charms.

[@shaharazon2449]

Not really. he didnt make time to really know Brenda. Everything was what he wanted and in a hurry. He was polite as he steamrolled over her without taking to time to really connect... as if throwing some money her way was enough.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

@@shaharazon2449 That's some men's love language. Provide and protect. 👌🏾

[@Shamonwhitehurst252]

@@shaharazon2449 typical feminist broad always complaining

[@CrystalM1917]

​@StrongnBeautiful my love language may be to cook and clean. Great attributes. If that's all I did in a relationship I wonder how long it would take before the man stepped out. Why is provide and protect espoused to be the beginning and the end of all that's required of a man? Is guess the bar has always been that low but Even their daddy was that and much much more.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Indeed. And he was cute. :)

[@nathelondon3719]

I'm binge watching this in May 2024. It's better than anything produced since 2000.

[@hiyapal7719]

Brenda and Carlton are the two reasons that I watch the show.

[@davidalonzo1030]

This was one of the greatest spin offs spun from one of the greatest shows.

[@DaveKaramazov]

And it should have spun off into "Brenda."

[@grapplergirl10]

It’s a bummer to be presented with such a stable caring option, but not be in love with them.

[@stuartwise5709]

Some people who wait for bells to ring will never hear them and life will pass them by.

[@stuartwise5709]

Compare that Rhoda, who apparently did hear bells, and where did it lead?

[@elletrev8687]

I just can't believe Brenda passed on that guy...I mean damn 3 McDonald's ...She could live high on the hog...I don't think she can do much better...She really screwed that one up;...Plus the dude is cute and seems to really love her...Damn Brenda.

[@starstuff100]

I know, right!? Unfortunately, many women only want men that treat them at least a bit like garbage. See Joe! 😑

[@janetgriffiths7200]

Brenda's interpretation of "love" is flawed.

[@lorimiller4301]

You have to have attraction and chemistry or there is no point. Guys do not want friends. You can grow to love someone but it's not the same.

[@revolutionaryviews9702]

elle trev It was the writing. For some reason, they wanted Rhoda and Brenda to be poster girls for unhappy single women. The bank manager was right: she was too picky.

[@angelacarleton9575]

When "love" is missing you can't deny it.

[@sharpedge3355]

Marty loves Brenda in a free and full way that Joe never loved Rhoda, I hope they really get married.

[@sandyschipper1400]

that green refrigerator gets me every time, so 70's. 😁

[@yolandagrady7232]

I was so mad at Rhoda coming in the restaurant with groceries. No matter what kind of restaurant she thought it would be, she was wrong. Even if they invited her out to a fast food place, she still shouldn't have come with bags of groceries & if she truly had no choice, she should've declined their invitation or asked for a raincheck.

[@givememore4free]

I would decline if it was a fancy restaurant, but if it was a fast food place I would not have a problem with that.

[@glen7318]

@Cheryl Lynne yeah why is seh being rude to the maitre d?

[@shaharazon2449]

Maybe so. But its Nyc.!! diff rules apply. People walk everplace take cabs and have no car. Its not like everyone has a vehicle in manhatten to store their purchaces. So its a common thing to do. But when she saw the fancy place. she should have not gone in or taken a quick cab home and went back. Esp since she gets embarrassed so easily.

[@MaMi-fb9sx]

LOL - it's make believe!!!

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Agreed. That was very UN-NYC of her.

[@snm2222]

Marty was a winner! Winner, winner, winner! Brenda should have said yes and run away with the man!

[@psalm1197]

But on The Simpsons she married a winner😉

[@Happy-fu7fb]

@@psalm1197 😖 DOH!

[@themaggattack]

Sure, Marty could give Brenda respect, kindness, security, love, wealth, and adoration... but he couldn't give Brenda the pAsSiOn of that sexy, ramblin music man Nick Lobo. 😆🤦‍♀️

[@eduardo_corrochio]

@@themaggattack Wait, Nick was sexy? The doofy accordion player who imitated the Fonzie voice? Oh my.

[@gene5148]

That wasn't in the script 😅

[@kathyp.9507]

At the bank 3:07: "That`s right, so lay off"!!!! You tell her Rhoda!!!😬 Rhoda, we love you, we miss you😢 Peace and Love✌💝

[@jeanec8109]

Women like Brenda fall in love with men who treat them badly.

[@deniseelalahoho50]

I just started watching this show. I get now why mom loved it. It’s a great show.

[@gina1433mhrj]

This was a really good one. I really liked the guy too bad Brenda didn't. They'd have been a cute couple.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Indeed. He was adorable! :)

[@steveprice448]

Julie Kavner was a wonderful character actress. Check out "Katherine". An early Sissy Spacek tv film.

[@tijuanaamatullah8945]

Thanks!

[@nerdywill3188]

The woman behind Rhoda played in a later episode called Ida Alone.

[@mihaelchandler6557]

William Shook She was the "watch thief" 😭😂

[@PaulManzi-gy6kc]

she fixed idas watch?

[@dunique26]

Brenda should have taken wht she was getting. ever other episode complaining that she's all alone

[@annasantostefano6826]

But that wasn't in the script now was it 😛

[@Lilacsinm]

Jacques:"I selected the champagne myself." Rhoda:"Oh, did you Jacques?" Jacques:"Yes, I hope you like it." Rhoda:"So Do I." :D

[@immaturephotographer]

Aw this episode was so sad and sweet 😭❤️

[@susanlester1]

Love Rhoda!

[@hallnelson2897]

How can Rhoda look that hot after just waking up?

[@janetgriffiths7200]

"Secret sauce" is just thousand island dressing.

[@givememore4free]

At the end of the episode @22:40 Marty says: .....good yeah ok I DESERVE A BREAK TODAY - which was an altered version of You deserve a break today - from McDonald's

[@josephjoel9199]

This episode taught me about the importance of being gay.

[@emilyedwards9809]

Poor Brenda. She and I have a lot in common. Just can't seem to find the right man.

[@bmeeseeks2881]

Ya. me too!

[@angelacarleton9575]

The truth is there are a lot of jerks out there - watch Judge Judy and you'll see we're not alone! LOL

[@angelacarleton9575]

Don't worry there are a lot fish in the sea - just make sure they are not polluted with greed and being selfish. Two qualities that are obscene in marriage.

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Emily Edwards but is your mother an interfering Jewish mom? Lol

[@zimjun7]

An interesting short conversation ensued with me and an older man. ( I was at an evaluation thing that was free for those over 55 thru my medicare. It was in a mobile unit ) I was the youngest. Anyway…..he had said that 90% of men aren't good. I should have asked him what percentage he was in. By the way I never found "the right man." Even my childhood sweetheart. It was too late.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Date him for a year. Get to know him really well first. The kind of love Brenda is wanting is the superficial romantic love that usually doesn't last. She doesn't realize love is caring more for someone than you do yourself. The kind that grows over the years. A settled ,comfortable love, which they already seem to have. I'd marry him.

[@keithjacobson1640]

I miss Ida during this season.

[@smittymcjob2582]

Poor Marty! :(

[@EphemeralProductions]

I know! He was adorable! :)

[@ljmcdonald2703]

R.I.P Valerie Harper

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I enjoyed this episode. Very real situation/topic. It's not easy because, although they're a good person, you have to be FAITHFUL to that person THEIR entire life. That is very hard to do when you have no passion for them. It got really real when Marty said, I guess I was so busy being in love, that I never stopped to check if you were too. 😩

[@pamhoward5102]

Brenda started looking better as the season went by. She lost a bunch of weight. With a new hair style.

[@DaveAlan]

Brenda should have married the McDonald's franchise guy instead of Benny the befuttled toll booth guy!

[@Cleospatras]

Maybe she should get to know him better... when in love the importance of looks fades.

[@starstuff100]

True. And it also seems that insecure people can be incredibly shallow themselves..

[@zimjun7]

The whole thing was just too soon!!!! Should have dated some time more.Just because you have money you still need to take your time. If Brenda was right she would still be around. Brenda could also sort it out and HOPE that he would propose IF she felt something and that takes more than a quick interlude. Good grief!!!

[@StrongnBeautiful]

@@zimjun7 GREAT POINT. Mature outlook as well.

[@marvinabigby5509]

Brenda didn't give the relationship enough time. Women can grow an attraction men usually not

[@LaMonatrod]

Jeremy Stevens (Marty) went on to become a writer for Everybody Loves Raymond.

[@revolutionaryviews9702]

Frustratingly unfunny and stupid episodes this season. The writers seem sadistic. They don’t want either Rhoda or Brenda to be happy.

[@angelacarleton9575]

Staying single made for better TV - look what happens when "I Dream of Jeanie" got married - the kiss of death on TV.

[@alondralabute2310]

I think the whole thing was too rushed. He proposed when they had only dated a few times, and she accepted. Then realized she didn't love him. Of course she didn't she barely knew him at this point. They should've gone out for a few months before arriving at the point of falling in love and becoming engaged. He was a very nice guy and I think they could've been happy if they'd taken it slower.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Yup. They did the same thing with Joe. She was married by the end of season 1, and divorced by end of season 2. Stupid.

[@alondralabute2310]

@@StrongnBeautiful They definitely rushed things with Joe! Only a few episodes into season 1 he asked her to move in with him but she wanted to be married, and the wedding was only a couple episodes later. They were happy til the first episode of season 3 when he decided he wasn't happy enough. Then the rest of season 3 is her trying to win him back and the first episode of season 4 has the divorce being final. So sad! Especially since the actor playing Joe didn't want to leave the show, he was booted out. A married Rhoda wasn't funny enough they said. I fail to see why. Why have two single sisters rather than one married one and one single one? I loved Joe and Rhoda as a couple.

[@amandajstar]

@@alondralabute2310 I agree: it was a brainless, unimaginative way of dealing with Rhoda's audience, and nobody liked it -- then or now!

[@susanlester1]

Love me some Rhoda!

[@nathelondon3719]

If Brenda doesn't marry Marty...she's mad.

[@Vejur9000]

Marty was soulfully cute. But I’m happy she chose Benny.

[@jmartin4204]

Brenda can work in a bank but act so stupidly a lot of the times .

[@beatricehuddleston9319]

Isn't Marty the same guy that plays Rhoda's boss at the costume shop. Love and so missed the 70's

[@merricat3025]

When I watch the show as a kid I really liked Brenda. Watching it as adult I don't like her so much. Her negativity and whininess gets to be annoying. Love Rhoda. Always love Carlton though to me he made the show

[@joanneolsen5635]

I agree!

[@glen7318]

Im wondering what I saw in it as a kid too. Im trying to like it.. but even their voices just are a bit grating - that loud New Yawk tone

[@DaveKaramazov]

Wow, really? I adore her. Should have become a spinoff after Rhoda.

[@givememore4free]

@7:39 Rhoda says "I am loving this conversation - I'M LOVING IT". Brenda is going out with a guy that owns 3 franchises of McDonald's. Which is ironic because that is the slogan for McDonald's today. Makes you wonder if they were inspired from this show to make that slogan in the first place.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

It's not ironic, that word means something else. Sorry but lately I keep seeing this word being used instead of "coincidental", which is what you truly mean. Ironic refers to something happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

[@adamp6320]

This guy who owns the McDonalds; the FBI agent in season 2; and (my fave) Gary in season 3-4 - ALL would have been amazing love interests for Brenda. Instead we get the idiot accordian player Nick (across seasons 1-3) and Benny who is the worst character on the show - boring, not funny, and not even mildly attractive either?

[@erichani1]

Brenda meets benny's goodwin

[@kristalikins9353]

❤❤😊🎉MAGICAL SHIMMERING SIMPLE DREAMS. THAT ARE POSSIBLE AND PURELY ATTAINABLE. THIS IS PEOPLE GOING AND STRIVING WITH NO QUESTION IN THE MOMENT LEAPING SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

[@kristalikins9353]

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[@jeanmiller1142]

Is the lady behind Roda in the bank line the same lady that later plays Ida's new friend named May?

[@emilyedwards9809]

''I'm very sorry, ma'am, I don't speak English.'' ''Lo siento mucho senora, no hablo ingles.'' hahahaha Whatever she said after that seems to have been blanked out!

[@firouz4296]

Brenda must feel very lonely. Being true and honest to yourself might look whiny and insecure to some but these people at least don't walk around hurting people because they are being narcissistic assholes!

[@michelemichele5204]

anyone notice that Brenda's name at the bank, her name plate is spelled wrong. it is spelled Morgenster...

[@maunster3414]

1:55 "my 'n' fell off."

[@maggieb369]

This guy was so nice! Way better than Benny!

[@thestones8022]

jiffy cleaners Eric?? jiffy cleaners @08:19, the guy from many Laverne and Shirley episodes..

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Someone fill me in on french food please. I grew up in Houston. Never had it. And i may eat crawfish and raw oysters and calimari. But i draw the line at snails. Surely they have some really good food beyond pastries. Someone tell me what im misding out on .😊

[@markxxx21]

That was nice for Brenda to get a chance to say no. Rhoda had the same thing on MTM with 60s beach hunk, Michael Callan, who Rhoda should've married.

[@tijuanaamatullah8945]

Why is the 'n' missing on her name plaque at the bank?

[@cmtippens9209]

In the previous episode she explained that it fell off.

[@Zoomer30]

This is Garfield your doorman...

[@DaveKaramazov]

When Brenda first expressed to Rhoda that she had misgivings, I thought she was going to tell Rhoda that she was afraid her marriage wouldn't last because she still couldn't believe that Rhoda and Joe split up. (My alternative plot development, lol.)

[@styremcstyre]

What's the usual? I didn't catch what Brenda said.

[@styremcstyre]

+Jessica Glasco haha! thanks!

[@TwoCansMom]

TaB

[@lj6080]

I heard it as Tab (soda) also.

[@NortelGeek]

Then: You Deserve A Break Today. A while later: Have You Had Your Break Today? 7:41 I'm Loving It. Coincidence?

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

What women looks that good waking up in the middle of the night?

[@hiyapal7719]

That's like most people, they only want something until they get it.

[@mojojeinxs9960]

Ahh Brenda easier to love a rich man that a poor man.

[@shaharazon2449]

I thought this guy was kind of pushy and rushing things.He thought spending a little money and telling a couple of jokes was enough to get the girl.Also He was a bit too old for young Brenda

[@nelsonhall4248]

How does she wake looking that good?

[@TigerEye54]

cuz it's a tv show.

[@ursulasmith6402]

Is that napoleon? Lol

[@ursulasmith6402]

He is too old for brenda

[@michellepost3098]

I would have been embarrassed carrying those groceries into any restaurant...fancy or Burger King. Brenda seems more impressed with his money and the social status of it.They barely dated and she accepted his proposal? She should have learned from Rhoda and Joe, they dated briefly and their marriage just barely lasted 2 seasons of the show. Ida always dreamed of her daughters getting married but was picky about their men. I have been happily married to the same man since 1980, when we were 19, and I never once heard music or bells, and nor did I want to leap over fences or sing. But, the love has always been genuine, and still is. Hollywood has created that mythical stuff concerning love, since the 1930s. The thing is, everyone is different, but if the love is real that is what counts...not what you don't hear during a passionate kiss or what the persons zodiac sign is.

[@booth2710]

The snooty waiter played by Harold Oblong - that really his name?

[@phillipk.brodie9662]

Harold Oblong is a stage name. His real name is Peter Elbling.

[@mothernature251]

Then along came benny??

[@tamdal65]

Brenda's name plate says Morgenster...it is mispelled because they pronounce it "Morgenstern"

[@Kashaslove]

SHE EXPLAINED THE "N" FELL OFF,

[@justsayin3390]

In this episode, Brenda says the :n" fell off her name plate.

[@eileenkung5839]

Marry him he rich.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Foolish writing. Both Brenda & Rhoda ended up alone & childless with their stupid "independent waymn" ideals.

[@carmelaszymanski8104]

I never liked Joe..not sure why.. Just didn't

[@stuartwise5709]

Neither did I, especially since his heart was really not into marrying Rhoda. In this episode, it would have been a proper response for Rhoda to say something like, "I heard bells with Joe, and where did it lead me?"

[@dawnheistand912]

Brenda dates Marty ! thanks

[@kimallen5438]

You got to be alone if he doesn't turn you on. I was a baby in the 70s but it is pretty much the same way today with men if they are not Gods and it is almost 2020 and that's the sad part that this show is still so relevant and yet so funny . I hope I can wake up tomorrow and Trump is just an asshole who is never gonna get Russia and his money to be president . Love that dream but I know I'm gonna wake up tomorrow and live in this hell rest in peace Valerie Harper.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Idiotic, ignorant statement. I'll bet you're still a screeching lonely jealous witch. Enjoy the LIES & ANGER you live in. It's pathetic.

[@kimallen5438]

Kathy Florcruz You are stupid and pathetic dumbass!!!!

[@jeanmiller1142]

so you like oh Biden better? have you looked at the economy in the state of the world now that sometime has passed? a very sad State of Affairs. hope Biden and his minions are determined to destroy the US

[@NortelGeek]

Donald Trump was President. We had four years of economic gain. We were energy independent. Now, we're a laughing stock with a dementia patient at the helm. I, too, hope that Valerie is resting in peace. At least she doesn't have to be here while the people of Earth tear each other apart.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Where's Joe???!

[@PaulManzi-gy6kc]

joe split