Actress Valerie Harper, is best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and it's spin-off "Rhoda." She began her career as a dancer on Broadway before making the switch to TV and film. Her portrayal of Rhoda Morgenstern earned her a Golden Globe award and four Emmy's as well. Harper is seen here in character in a promotional still for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in 1971.
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