His music for TV shows including Santa Barbara, Another World and Guiding Light won a total of five Emmy Award.

[3] Rick and Vivian, together, produced two songs, "Let's Be Lovers Again" and "Fasten Your Seat Belts", which both received Emmy Award nominations.

[3] Rhodes' songs have been recorded by many musicians, including Patti Austin, Diane Schuur, Tom Scott, Bill Champlin, and Joey Scarbury.

[4] Rhodes was partners with actor Lane Davies, with whom he produced many productions for The Santa Susanna Repertory Company.

[3] Rhodes was most famous for his work on the 1996 children's CD-ROM game, Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside, notably his piece in the dancing furniture scene with a disco-esque song that goes "Dyuewwwww" in four-bar increments.