Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper | Then
The titular key role of the Harper brother’s mother was reprised by Holland Taylor. Her role was another that comprised a sincere emotional substance. A characterization as an outspoken, bordering on brash, snobbish real estate agent masked the true depth of her impact on her son’s personalities. It was this character, by and large, that softened much of the less savory aspects of the show’s inherent sexism. The implied critical and non-nurturing relationship with her sons in their formative years goes a long way to bring realistic impetus to their behavior as adults.
Holland Taylor As Evelyn Harper Then
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