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Our hearts go out to the people of Moore, Oklahoma. We are praying that more survivors will be found today and that the rebuilding process can begin immediately. I encourage you to contribute to the relief efforts of the American Red Cross. You can text REDCROSS to 90999. If you would prefer to make a contribution to a local charity in Oklahoma, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is a great place to start.
My very best to you, 
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Written by Valerie Bertinelli
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Editor's Note: This is a reprint of a story that ran in April 2012 recounting Valerie's experience at the One Day at a Time reunion with Bonnie Franklin for the TVLand awards.
I had the overwhelming pleasure of reuniting with my "second family" - the cast of One Day at a Time - at the the 10th annual TVLand Awards. Believe it or not, the awards ceremony was the first time that we had all been together in the same room in many, many years! Mackenzie Phillips and Pat Harrington attended my wedding in 2011, but Bonnie Franklin was unable to make it, though she sent me a very special, very personal gift. Still, Bonnie and I were able to work together on Hot in Cleveland during Season 2, which brought back so many memories. Through the years, we have all stayed in contact, and of course, we got together for the One Day at a Time reunion special in 2005.
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Written by Valerie Bertinelli
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Editor's Note: This is a reprint of a story that aired two years ago when Bonnie Franklin appeared as a guest star on Hot in Cleveland.
I hope you enjoyed "Bad Bromance" on Hot in Cleveland - I know I did, because I was able to work once again with the wonderful Bonnie Franklin.
On the set, I felt like I was 15 again, just wanting her approval. She's like a second mother to me. She's the sweetest, kindest, strongest woman - and I was very nervous performing with her again.
I wanted her to have an amazing time with Hot in Cleveland, and the script was challenging for us both: Here I am playing the woman who is dating her youngest son... oh, and also slept with her oldest son. (Gulp) For two people who love each other so much, it was interesting for us to play adversaries, but at the end of the day, it was a lot of fun to be with here.
We had a lot of deja vu on the set that week, and at one point, she just whispered in my ear and gave me the most amazing compliment. It was just for me from her - and it made me want to cry. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her again, 30 years after One Day at a Time.
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