Valerie Bertinelli’s 50-Year Wait: Why Wolfgang Van Halen Hasn't Seen 'One Day at a Time'

It's been more than 18,000 days since One Day at a Time first aired, but Valerie Bertinelli is still waiting for a special viewer to tune in. During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress reflected on the 50th anniversary of the sitcom that launched her career, sharing memories that remain vivid after half a century.

A Teenager’s Dream on the One Day at a Time Set

Bertinelli was only 15 years old when she began her 9-season run as Barbara Cooper Royer. She told Barrymore she can still "smell the stage" and vividly recalls the anxiety of getting her first line right: "Mom, Mom, I made the team!" Even as a teenager, she knew this project was special, thinking she'd show it to her future children one day. However, life hasn't quite followed that script.

The One Fan Wolfgang Van Halen Hasn't Become Yet

Despite her fame, Bertinelli's son, Wolfgang Van Halen—whom she shared with the late Eddie Van Halen—has apparently never watched the series. "I don't think Wolfie's ever seen the show," Bertinelli admitted. While the dream of sharing her breakout work with her son remains unfulfilled, she expressed optimism that he might finally see it now that it's more accessible than ever.