Valerie Bertinelli opens up about the greatest reward on 'Hot in Cleveland'

Valerie Bertinelli is fondly revisiting her time on the hit sitcom Hot in Cleveland, sharing that nothing compared to the joy of making her late co-star Betty White laugh during filming.

In a recent interview, the actress reflected on the camaraderie shared by the cast throughout the show's six-season run from 2010 to 2015. 

Bertinelli said the entire cast cherished the rare moments when White would break character and burst into laughter, describing those occasions as the "epitome" of working on the series. 

She singled out the show's famous "Bender Over" blooper as one of her favorite memories, recalling how the cast repeatedly struggled to get through the scene because White couldn't stop laughing.

According to People, Bertinelli is revisiting those memories through Still Hot in Cleveland, a new nostalgia-themed podcast she co-hosts with the sitcom's former executive producer, Todd Milliner. 

Rather than recapping individual episodes, the podcast explores each season of the series through conversations with former cast members, writers and crew, while also answering fan questions and sharing behind-the-scenes stories.

Moreover, the actress said recording the podcast has allowed her to reconnect with the people who made the series such a meaningful part of her career. 

She described the experience as an opportunity to relive the laughter and friendships formed during production.

Although Betty White passed away in 2021, Bertinelli said her presence continues to be felt whenever the cast reflects on the show.