I wish we still had shows with meaning and purpose.

This is one of the best episodes in the series. Brenda is really standing up for herself Rhoda throws herself into her work. The characters develop in one episode.

You know, I feel like Jack Doyle is for Rhoda as Lou Grant is for Mary. This episode shows he could put things into perspective for her. Lou Grant was always gruff and tough but he always showed Mary that he cared.

Rhoda is missing one very important little item in this episode: an appointment book.

Good for you Brenda ....after all this time she finally stands up for herself ......you go girl ....love this episode

My 21st Damn, it was awful. I was b’moaning to my next elder brother that I was the last of the huge family to reach the age of majority, and no one would care. He reassured me that he would singlehandedly arrange the biggest shindig. It wasn’t bad enough that he never did, but that we worked together~~ the big day, he said nothing. The next day, nothing. He never did in the time that followed. No one remembered it that year. So, yes.... this episode hits home for me. HA! ‘Home’. Right. When I was 23, I left that whole family behind and never went back. They actually hunted me down and tried to lay guilt on ME for them falling low after I left. Lucky for television families, they always make it up to each other.

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!!!!!!!!! funny line!!! the song was sung by Leslie Gore back in the early 60's!!!!

I love Rhoda's work outfits, especially her boots.

Brenda mentions heading to The Automat for lunch, and I haven't thought about that place in a long time-- a vending machine restaurant might sound odd today but they were popular in their time. Also: Brenda says "It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to" ... what a fun line, just perfect and a cool nod to the song.

Brenda is looking so pretty.

Slide Shows - I remember it well. This show is actually watchable all these years later - surprisingly.

The Episodes with Ida(&Martin) are the best episodes..miss Joe too!!

The general theme of this series addressed narcissism, scapegoating, gaslighting, and those victims who enabled these actions.

Brenda looks so pretty with this length of hair ..

Rhoda sure has a skillful way of creating her own failures so spectacularly well!!

I thought Rhoda was much more interesting as a window dresser than trapped in the costume store.

Benny acts a bit like Ed Norton on The Honeymooners.

Love this show and this episode .....I think Brenda finally stands up to herself ....she is obviously upset with Rhoda neglecting her and her friends .....after a few days though Rhoda apologizes .....something new and I like that .....love this episode ......

the theme song tune here reminds me of the song - so let the sun shine in - ! thanks

Good one....Rhoda and Brenda.......

Poor Brenda she's so sweet and innocent.

I don’t blame Brenda for being upset

It's my party and I will cry if I want to!!!!! Julie Kavner is such an underrated actress!! Brenda was 100% right in this episode!! Shame on you Rhoda! Lesley Gore sang It's my Party in the 1960's and is still a classic song!

Love the uploads..

New York in the 70s. Would live there today for all the tea in China.

Rhoda's vest/sweater (14:50) looks like the forerunner to the the "swest" introduced in an episode of "Becker". Margaret's out-of-work husband Louis would drink and use his "Knitwit" knitting machine to churn out garments that were combinations of sweaters and vests. His use of color was creative to say the least and his technique badly needed honing. Obviously, Rhoda's "swest" is much more attractive, but I still wouldn't have chosen it.

Wow, Brenda has two guys buzzing around her and neither mind the other!! Lucky girl. lol That's so unrealistic.

Benny and Gary were so funny, they were like two brothers who were close.In NYC, it's a wonder Rhode can afford rent for such a nice apartment, her job in those days probably didn't pay much.Johnny was a dork, but he was harmless, and Rhoda should've treated him nicer.Even though he is conceited, sometimes he seems hurt.Brenda does act like a spoiled brat, but Rhode needs to get her work in order...she is disappointing her customers.I'd hate to have that job.

Why is Rhoda responsible for doing all this stuff for Brenda and her boyfriends? They are grown and can take care of themselves. Brenda instead of trying to help her sister through a difficult time just adds more duties to her overloaded schedule.

Baron Harkonnen, so we meet again.

Never realized this show was the precursor to Friends

Ah, the good old days, when you could afford a decent apartment and living expenses on a moderate salary, especially in NYC.

It looked like Rhoda walked in with a cake box in a bag and I thought she brought Brenda a cake to say sorry but to my surprise they didn’t put that in the story at the end , just a sorry

Awww, Rhoda missed Brenda's birthday. 😢

Brenda sure told Rhoda about Brendas non party ! thanks

Brenda's apt. looks somewhat better in this, she must have fixed it up. Her hair is better, too.

Oh, Rho... Mare is gone.

thanks

I am surprised a costume shop would be that busy, making Rhoda work that hard. There'd be several such shops in NYC. I think Brenda needs to grow up. She has a 9 to 5 job, when her job ends for the day it is over. Rhoda has to keep making those costumes for customers regardless of the time. If Brenda wanted a special day on her birthday, Benny could have taken her out, he is her boyfriend. Johnny Ventura looked so much better on this ep, for some reason. Weird. His eyes looked so pretty in this ep, really expressive.

its so funny rhoda has two blokes i am gonna work as a window dresser

Where was Ida and Martin? They created Brenda and should have done something awesome for Brenda on her birthday, they could have taken her to a nice restaurant, then give her a party with her friends there. Rhoda treated everyone like crap.

Why is Rhoda green?

What do you think they were suggesting Crazy Arlene was doing?

14:48 Didn't Rhoda have another sister on MTM?

15:23 - "Everybody does something to Benny!" LOL Hilarious. Yeah, he was a real wet noodle. He was the one character on the show who seemed to have been terribly miscast. Brenda and Gary should've gotten together - or, gone farther. Benny was just a wallflower whereas Gary had a lot more dimension. What was Benny, a tollbooth operator/roller skater?! lol

You're right would have made more sense, been better!

Rhoda's place is way too crowded. She can't go 10 minutes without someone knocking on her door or Carlton buzzing her. I'd go nuts. I miss Joe.

Rhoda was so ridiculous because she never wrote the details down for her work. No way to see she was promising too much too soon. Dithered around, hysterical, not stopping to figure out how to organize or get help. Doomed to failure. 🤷‍♀️

Rhoda = Funny but Controlling

And Rhoda deserved someone much nicer than Joe!

Brenda is not being supportive here.

Brenda is awful here. She's venting and going off on someone who's just trying to make a living. Rhoda in no way "took advantage of her."

I love MTM series - Valerie Harper and this cast were great - the writers were on and if it ain’t on the page, it ain’t on the stage. However most irritating theme song ever lol.

Is it me or does Rhoda's face look grey? Brenda does too half way into show... the makeup they were using must not have done well with the lighting.

Brenda is being SUPER annoying and acting like a spoiled brat. She could be a bit more understanding and needs to stop throwing a tantrum.

this mistake on this it should say that rhoda all work all lone and no play

Cause she be on the caine

You can tell this episode was written by a female writer. Why would a priest want to aspire more than his calling? He is just a priest who has accepted humility and humbleness as a vocation.

Brenda was acting like such a baby. Grow up girl it is just a birthday.

I liked Rhoda better on MTM. This is overkill.

Weird opening

How os it that Rhoda has so many artistic skills. and Brenda has no skills. just maybe office tyoe skills but nothing artistic. She should have been able to at least sew amd help Rhoda out here Cant she even sew a simple hem?

This was a badly written episode. Not consistent with Rhoda's character.

This show really went downhill the last few seasons too much with the ensemble and Jack is just a knock off of Lou Grant

Why has Rhoda got baskets hanging all over her kitchen wall? How unrealistic.