Rhoda S04E22 Jack's Back

[@g-girl9867]

So great to realize Nancy Walker directed this episode!!

[@kevinashwood2146]

I loved Rhoda! She was the Seinfeld of the 70's, where everybody dropped in! I have seen every episode of that show! Love to the whole cast!!

[@Ma_Pooh]

Rhoda wore the cutest clothes!!! Her clothes are still fashionable today.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Saw them at Cato today !

[@g-girl9867]

Love the first outfit with the kaki vest and the red hoodie. Spot on for today.

[@nancyhowell4505]

​@@g-girl9867 *khaki 🙂

[@themaggattack]

🤣 All the innuendo and all Carlton's assumptions were HILARIOUS! 🤣🤣🤣

[@cami42874]

Love Rhoda and Mary Tyler Moore both were great shows when I was a kid

[@jeanbilly9144]

Love this series forever and I never get tired of hearing the opening tune. And I've realised how Rhoda was quite a fashion plate. Her peasant looks, halter tops, knickerbockers & boots, cork wedges and ponchos were so at the height of mode at the time.

[@apollozero]

Apparently people were imitating her look, the head scarfs were a big thing that she was wearing.

[@jamesbooth8866]

I love ian westwood booth

[@11lily87]

Rhoda is one of the best shows ever!!

[@wpeters4361]

I smile whenever I see the outside of Rhoda/Brenda's building...I lived in that tall building right behind (you can see in some shots) for a year in NYC, and it's actually on the east side of Manhattan, not the "west 64th Street" address the characters give.

[@AnthonyWilliams-li5mz]

Brilliant show loved Rhoda thank you for posting Harper was and still brilliant. RIP Silver aka Gary

[@MonaMonatte]

I must be getting crazy in my old age. Starting to fall in love with Johnny❤. He would be a really fun friend😊

[@Mister_Listener]

Ramon was just adorable. Great actor!! So was Ron Silver. Ditto on Kenneth McMillan. And Kevin Delano. This show was so weird and so uniquely funny. Campy and cheesy too, at this point. We love the 70’s. Rhoda had such a soft spot for sweet/nerdy/loser guys.

[@babbitsmom]

Rhoda is friking adorable.

[@pagalley1]

Rhoda was the Seinfeld of the seventies...This show was brilliant...This is one of the best casts in US tv sitcom history...Each character was so natural, in how they interacted and acted with one another...Also, they seemed to, genuinely, like each other, also...Rhoda, even today, can stand toe to toe with today's best sitcoms and, in some cases, even supercedes some of them...Carlton ("Hello this is Carlton, your doorman") was a hilarious part of the show and, just like with Howard's mom, from "The Big Bang Theory", who, the audience never sees, that kind of mystery makes the show that much more interesting...Rhoda's sister and mom, Brenda and Ida, have the perfect personalities to play off Rhoda's multipdimensional character...The icing on the cake of the show are Gary, Benny, Jack and, of course, Johnny Venture...I'm glad I started watching Rhoda, again, after watching it, during my youth, in the seventies...Of course, now, I can appreciate it that much more...I'm surprised Rhoda isn't on TV Land...It's a pity this legendary sitcom only lasted five years...God bless the amazing, beautiful and very likeable, Valerie Harper!

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

Rhoda was on TV land some years ago late night. At least I believe it was TV land. It was and always will be one of my favorite shows. I loved her better than Mary on the Mary Tyler Moore Show! I still love the way she dresses today and actually, I dress alot like she did then, now! Haha! RIP Valerie Harper.

[@MoonlightNothing]

Ditto!

[@lorenzowoodard7603]

B. . No. No. . T

[@Mister_Listener]

Rhoda reruns on WPIX 11 Alive in summer 1984 gave me courage.

[@emilyedwards9809]

Gary looks so good in a suit and tie!!!!!! I loved the sweater bit.

[@Carrie-xo7yx]

Emily Edwards Gary's the best.

[@melaniehamilton6550]

Emily Edwards I agree on both counts. I found myself laughing out loud at Brenda's efforts to extricate herself from the sweater. Wonderful physical comedy.

[@Mr50Mark]

+Carrie Sadly, this was Gary's last episode. When the producers let Gary go and kept Benny it was all over for me.

[@KatieLL]

Awww, I like Gary/Ron Silver.

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

I preferred Gary to Benny. I think the friendship dynamic of the show suffered when Gary left.

[@ruthrodriguez2532]

Yes BRendas' dress is stunning. I love the style. 😊

[@gramadidi]

Love watching these videos.

[@BenjiOrthopedic]

This has always been a favorite episode. Ken McMillan was a great actor...died way too young though. So did Rafael Campos. The last couple years of the show were in need of an interesting character that would bring some humor into things and Jack was definitely that.

[@sugarmagnolia876]

Classic SelfLoveChic. My Favorite Feeling and sense of style. One I can settle into, spill on😉 A touch of the timeless from head to toe🙏💜💫🙃

[@BenjiOrthopedic]

"Rhoda" always gets a bad rap - people think the supporting characters sucked. I think it was in some ways better than MTMS! Today, I find it just as fresh and funny and original as it was then. I think because Valerie was just such a virtuoso actress. She had PERFECT comedic timing and was just a natural. She made it look so easy.

[@AnnusMirabilus]

I randomly saw her at autograph conventions in L.A. several times during the last decade of her life. Now of course I hate myself for not speaking to her. I've always loved this show. I watched it during the late '90s on Nick at Night to keep myself awake when I studied for college exams.

[@BenjiOrthopedic]

@@AnnusMirabilus well, you know what they say... "Never meet your heroes." I'm sure she was nice though. Those autograph conventions are (and I'm quoting another actor here) "for out-of-work losers." I don't know why she'd lower herself to doing them and I hope she didn't go to many. She didn't need to make a living hawking signatures and she worked almost up until the time she died. Anyway... As I said many posts ago, "Rhoda" was always sort of underrated and today is all but forgotten except by fans of old TV who (maybe) realize how good it is.

[@johnny-becker]

One of my favorite characters is the unseen Carlton (Lorenzo Music) which is difficult to say because they all are good. Casting director really knows his or her stuff when hiring staff.

[@jena9176]

CARLTON STOLE THIS EPISODE SHOW, FUNNY LINES.

[@johnny-becker]

@@jena9176 Check out his pilot cartoon called Carlton your Doorman. It is a adult cartoon much like modern Simpsons or Family Guy. The episode never made it to series but still funny nonetheless

[@jena9176]

@@johnny-becker THANKS KINDLY FOR THE TIDBIT OF INFORMATION, SO I SHALL.

[@Rlotpir1972]

@@jena9176 Before he became Garfield.

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

They said "The Three Stooges" cured a guy of cancer because he laughed so hard..... I think this show would do the same job, it is freaking hilarious!!!!

[@kprieto2655]

They all look like they're dressed up to go to 4 different places haha. Brenda and Gary look great, though...and Johnny is dressed for a proper Opera! 14:19 Rhoda's fabulous Kimono

[@joannamaxwell]

I want Rhodas table !!! Too cute 😃

[@RepentfollowJesus]

And her entire matching couch and chair and her brown coffee cups. And plants. And that cool lamp attached to the wall. Her coffee table pieced was cool !

[@ericminch]

I never noticed before, their names all end in "-da": Ida, Rhoda, Brenda. I wonder how many other sisters and aunts she might have: Linda, Bermuda, Lucinda, Ramada, ....? [edit] Rhonda, Wanda, Amanda, Hacienda, Panda, Uganda....

[@sherryhook9066]

When they go to show the costume place at the beginning of the show, it always sounds like Irish music. Tomorrow is St Patrick's Day, 2022. Have a good one! 😊☘

[@LorraineMatthew-oe3mm]

LOVE THIS SHOW 😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@shelleynobleart]

So Brenda got skinny, Rhonda's hair was still straight, and Johnny was a friend. S4 got it.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Rhoda not Rhonda

[@JudithIrene]

Great episode! :)

[@mariawelsh3190]

"And a good looking goat"🤣🙏💜🙏💜

[@redled2677]

That sandwich made me peckish.

[@evolution1013]

The intro... the bass ... dope asf

[@ixamxmsright]

Ropa viega “old clothes “does not smell ! it’s merely shedded beef , onions , peppers and regular spices it’s only the name that Americans use to joke about .It’s delicious.

[@Norfolk250]

Brenda looked a lot like PEACHES when that sweater came off!!!!

[@apollozero]

A man wearing a dress was always comedy back in the day. Times change.

[@babbitsmom]

Maybe if Rhoda had given Joe a piece of her mind like she did Jack, they'd still be together.

[@MIKIEEYEZ1975]

andree france paquette o agree 💯 %! Whoever cast Joe to act like that was horrible. He should have been more sympathetic & liked being married & they should have had kids!! After the Joe character left the show sucked BIG TIME!!

[@RepentfollowJesus]

@@MIKIEEYEZ1975 I like it better without Joe. He was too uptight.

[@Pontisusan7]

Rhoda has way too much company. Someone knocking every 10 minutes. I'd go cray cray. Never a minute of privacy for this girl.

[@janetgriffiths7200]

Spaghetti on a sandwich--LOL!!! It's OK; we have spaghetti tacos from time to time (from iCarly show). Quite tasty!!

[@lorimiller4301]

Janet Griffiths Hmm ? I never heard of such a thing. Might have to try it sometime. Soft shell I imagine ? !!

[@RepentfollowJesus]

My grandma used to make butter bean sandwiches ( cold ones) and fried potato sandwiches lol. I had my own weird concoction. Potted ham with sweet pickles and nacho cheese doritos

[@mthivier]

They didn't list the goat in the closing credits. I wanted to find out who played him, so I could look him up in IMDB.

[@ericminch]

Yeah, he was the greatest. Really the greatest of all time.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Johnny looks like Dracula. Now Gary, I love ! Johnny needs a red tie

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

Carlton the doorman makes the show!!!!

[@booth2710]

14.49 I am sure at that point Valerie is trying hard not to laugh !

[@melaniehamilton6550]

Haven't watched this for a while. On this viewing, I have to wonder what in the world Johnny Venture would know about Vogue magazine (5:37)? I'd think his idea of high fashion for women would've included Frederick's of Hollywood (back then, of course).

[@kprieto2655]

Melanie They are in a fashion capital, NYC, but more importantly, fashion magazines had major influence in those days, you couldn't help but be aware of them back then. People used to use the word "Vogue" to describe someone who was stylish...Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Glamour magazines were household names back then.

[@zimjun7]

That hat made him look like "Oilcan Harry" from Mighty Mouse fame.

[@godcandy108]

Good point. The writers could have written that in :-)

[@jerrysstories711]

This must have been back before Baron Harkonnen put on all that weight.

[@ibmawi9794]

her eye shadow is gorgeous i wonder what shafe

[@MIKIEEYEZ1975]

Valerie Harper was incredibly beautiful!!

[@redled2677]

@@MIKIEEYEZ1975 She certainly was.

[@scotnick59]

In real life, Valerie was not Jewish; but she very convincing; especially with her folks together

[@cami42874]

That sandwich is so good-bologna and pasta cheese

[@cami42874]

pasta bologna sandwich omg that’s awesome

[@m1k3ywestley7]

Jack's ready to entertain starting at 8:21, lol

[@treasurehunteruk9718]

Love Carlton. Did we ever see him?

[@Asukenick]

no

[@MIKIEEYEZ1975]

Adam Sukenick only his arms once & his body hidden by something walking from Rhoda’s bedroom to her front door!

[@pamelanauss]

There was a Carlton your doorman cartoon...its on you tube

[@RedheadLondon]

There is an episode where he is in a taxi and seen from behind but no face.

[@nathelondon3719]

Rhoda, Brenda and Gary’s clothes could be worn today easily. In fact they are better than todays “fashion”.

[@michellepost2986]

They sure have problems doing anything, something always happens. Even Rhoda's own marriage just lasted 2 years. I never did know what the problem was, joe just said they had issues. Johnny was so cute, but a jerk.

[@babbitsmom]

That CPA was a jerk. Good riddance.

[@MacChand14]

Directed by Nancy Walker❤️🎥

[@gourmandrex6265]

Thanks for pointing that out. I would have missed that. Nancy Walker, Rhoda, and the whole cast are great.

[@bryanismyname7583]

She would later direct the notorious movie flop "Can't Stop the Music" in 1980.

[@dannydougin3925]

Hmmm.... after they leave the office 2:50 the camera zooms into Brenda's apartment, yet they are up in Rhoda's? Then at 9:55 they find the correct apartment! The magic of TV! On a different note I could not stand Carlton...

[@eduardo_corrochio]

Curious ... Why no love for the inebriated doorman? He's very funny.

[@carmenowens3375]

Finally someone else who doesn't like Carlton. Every fifth episode would be ok, but the same over and over, just not funny.

[@dannydougin3925]

@@eduardo_corrochio He a dork and sounds like a simpleton and being drunk all the time is not funny. He needs help.

[@dannydougin3925]

@@carmenowens3375 Yep, I am right there with you!

[@eduardo_corrochio]

@@dannydougin3925 This is fiction. Your outlook here is what's funny. Carlton "needs help", right. Someone, quick, help the sitcom character.

[@ljrockstar69]

Rhoda working in this costume shop was a big mistake. The show should have kept the window dressing business concept and Myrna, Rhoda and Myrna reminds me of Grace and Karen's relationship on Will and Grace. By season 4, it seemed liked they didn't know what to do with the direction of the show. They also should have kept the characters of Gary and Johnny Venture. Jack was an uninteresting, unlikeable, poor-man's version of Lou Grant, very bad decision.

[@janets9179]

The earlier seasons were good, but this is season 4, and they are jumping the shark.

[@travisjames3517]

janets9179 Yeah, I agree. When Season 05 started it was only 13 episodes, and even most of them were unaired in their original run.

[@janetduncan87]

I think what happens is the writers run out of ideas. I'm not sure about how it should have ended, but like most shows, they aren't told until they show up for work... Sad...they run their course, as things change with the times. I can't see Rhoda making it on into the 80s.

[@janets9179]

@@janetduncan87 the best episodes were when she was married or when Johnny venture was on. Was sad when her husband left her. But the episodes with people running around in costumes, no thanks.

[@molliwilson5639]

@@janets9179 so, don’t watch it… the solution for your disappointment is simple- quit watching the series.. Goodbye

[@pamelanauss]

I love the expression Jumping the Shark it takes me back to the show Happy Days when Fonzie was going to jump the shark

[@tlhill6775]

Carlton's final comment, though! ROFLMAO

[@annasantostefano6826]

One question, when his back was at it's worst, how did he go to the bathroom ?😃

[@dotcomguy79]

so funny!

[@Ihavthring9]

Carlton what a dirty mind he had 😂

[@zimjun7]

8:35 Looks like Jack's posing for a proctologist.

[@Asukenick]

Last appearances of Gary, Johnny, and Ramon.

[@hollytaylor1655]

Oh I’m just going through this series and that makes me really sad! Especially about Gary!

[@MIKIEEYEZ1975]

It should have been the last appearance of JACK!! He sucked!!

[@ACNBeautyInChrist]

Johnny’s silver outfit 😂😂😂

[@katiezee2]

Someone in a frog costume & a goat in a tutu for no reason, c'mon now, really? These later episodes are pretty lame

[@molliwilson5639]

I think it’s hysterical!

[@AmyPieterse]

the writing in the show seemed to go down hill in it's forth season...

[@williamlis7947]

I can see why this program failed!

[@nathelondon3719]

How did it fail? 150,000 people are watching it 45 years later and loving it.