Rhoda S03E24 - Don't Give Up the Office : Rhoda receives a special delivery letter, with the return addressee being "Mr. Magnetism" in Las Vegas. Before she opens it, she knows it's from Johnny Venture, who she has told time and time again in no uncertain terms that she is not interested in pursuing a relationship with him. His letter contains a round trip ticket each for her and Brenda to Las Vegas, and what he says is a sincere request for them to come view his act, which he feels needs a fresh pair of eyes to critique its look. Rhoda has no hesitation in accepting his offer no strings attached if only for a nice and free weekend in Las Vegas, which she is able to convince Brenda to accept as well. Although Johnny hits on Rhoda immediately upon her and Brenda's arrival in Las Vegas, Johnny wants to show Rhoda a good time regardless, as Vegas is his town and he feels he can get anything he wants - anything - for the asking. Despite Rhoda admittedly getting caught up in the weekend, the question still remains if either Rhoda .. Cast: Valerie Harper—Rhoda Morgenstern Gerard Julie Kavner—Brenda Morgenstern David Groh—Joe Gerard (1974–77) Nancy Walker—Ida Morgenstern (1974–76, 1977–78) Harold Gould—Martin Morgenstern (1974–76, 1977–78) Ron Silver—Gary Levy (1976–78) Ray Buktenica—Benny Goodwin (1977–78) Kenneth McMillan—Jack Doyle (1977–78) Lorenzo Music—Carlton, the doorman (voice only) Synopsis: Rhoda which began in the fall of 1974, began each episode (at least the 1st season) with Valerie Harper stating: "My name is Rhoda Morgenstern. I was born in the Bronx, New York in December, 1941. I've always felt responsible for World War II. The first thing I remember liking that liked me back was food. I had a bad puberty, it lasted 17 years. I'm a high school graduate, I went to art school. My entrance exam was on a book of matches. I decided to move out of the house when I was 24, my mother still refers to this as the time I ran away from home. Eventually I ran to Minneapolis where it's cold, and I figured I'd keep better. Now I'm back in Manhattan. New York, this is your last chance!" Rhoda is the successful spin-off to the classic The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Rhoda returns to New York where she eventually marries Joe Gerard, and later divorces him. She finds comfort from her sister, Brenda (Julie Kavner). Her biggest problem is her mother, Ida (Nancy Walker). In 1978, after 110 episodes, Rhoda went off the air. It being the second most successful spin-off from The Mary Tyler Moore Show - the first being Lou Grant. During its short run Rhoda earned two Emmys (one for Valerie Harper in 1975, and one for Julie Kavner in 1978) and two Golden Globes (one for Harper and one for the series itself, both in 1975). All together it earned 11 Emmy nominations and 7 Golden Globe nominations. The series has since earned itself a reputation as a classic in its own right.

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