Valerie Harper (1939-2019) was an American actress who began her career as a dancer on Broadway. Harper is best remembered for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off Rhoda. She subsequently starred in the sitcom Valerie from 1986 to 1987. (After she departed, the series was later renamed The Hogan Family.)
Valerie Harper was the guest star on The Muppet Show episode 120.