I know it sounds silly, but I really miss this era. The music, the movies, and even the fashion and decor (Yep! I went there). I don’t know if it was because I was a kid, but life seemed just better and happier back then.
Kevin Honig I feel the same way. I'm 51 and I miss those days, it was pre internet and it seemed like people were more social and personable. I guess it always seems better looking back. the young people will say in 25 years that things seemed better yesterday but I don't see how because there's internet now and what will be different in years to come. tv shows and music is just plain awful now because the industry has run out of new ideas so they have to reboot and revive old shows. I think things will only get worse . i yearn for simplicity again.
@@michaelgenzale7537 my boyfriend is 57 and he always talks about how good things were when he was a teen. You may be right about each generation looking back. I also agree that my daughter who is 12 may not think these are the best days with school shootings, bullying, and the every man for himself mentality.
I watched it with my mom when it first aired in the 80s and I'm still watching it now at 40. This show was so ahead of its time, and we're all so lucky to have it still 35 years later.
Tears me up too! So sad & she was so sick & in bad health after series ended! When Sofia says “BYE MY GIRLS” I tear up, as well! Breaks my heart, as well!!!! 😢
Bea was right. You have to know when to leave, and she left at the right time. She's even vindicated more when the sequel flopped so bad. The Golden Girls had a great run, and ended while it was still doing well, and not because the show was declining. May they all rest in peace, and I thank them for still entertaining us to this day 🙏🏻🥂
I think golden palace flopped cause even though a couple of characters stayed, it was not the same without Bea. I believe they could have done at least one more season.
@@kunalahuja5073 The massive change in format did them in, imo. We wanted more Golden Girls, not War Machine, Cheech, and an unnecessary little kid whose addition has never fixed any sitcom ever. I think the show could have worked with the three of them still in the house. Maybe bring in Stan more often, or Dorothy's sister who had been on the show before.
@@ControlDenied307 could be who knows golden palace was alright didnt have the same appeal as the golden girls I prefer watching golden girls anytime it airs on tv
The Golden Palace wasn't really a flop. Although incomparable to that of the Golden Girls it still had a viewership in millions and some pretty funny moments. From what I've read it was actually renewed for a second season, although at the same time a change of presidency happened over at the NBC and whoever the new president was decided to get rid of the last remaining "old" shows in order to appeal to a younger demographic. The Golden Palace suffered this cut too.
The hope for humans is a resurrection of the flesh to live eternally without sin in the new heavens and new earth (world to come). Estelle and Bea were Je wish so this is what they would have believed (Isaiah 65:17). This is also a teaching for Christians (2 Peter 3:13, John 5:28-29, Revelation 21:1-5). The concept of hell doesn't exist in Ju daism and going to heaven is a pagan belief that the Christian churches adopted but Jesus taught against it: "No one has ever gone to heaven." - Jesus (John 3:13)
And while it was sad to see it end, it's better to leave on a high note. By Season 7 (1991), the show was no longer in the Top 10 of most watched. That's not to say it still wasn't enjoyable, but keeping a show on the air too long can backfire.
I am a 39 year old grown man with tatoos everywhere and some say intimidating, but the golden girls instantly hurt my heart I love this show so much. I remember watching this with my grandma every Saturday. This show gives me a happy feeling but at the same time yurn to go back to the days watching this with my grandma. Just one time, just one episode with my grandma.
Exactly. The last two seasons kind of became a cartoon, BUT still some great episodes. Better to leave before you're asked OR compromise your standards.
@@Autumn-Rain it seems that many shows and characters become more and more unrealistic and/or flanderized the longer they go on and i think that’s what they mean
In Remembrance To.... Estelle Gettleman as Sophia Petrillo (born: July 25, 1923 - died: July 22, 2008) Beatrice Arthur as Dorothy Zbornak (born: May 13, 1922 - died: April 25, 2009) Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux (born: February 21, 1934 - died: June 3, 2010) Betty White as Rose Nylund (born: January 17, 1922 - died: December 31, 2021) Thank you for the greatest Golden Girls show and I will always cherish forever. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
they were an ensemble cast..lighting in a bottle....once u remove one domino all the others will fall....the golden palace was picked up because at the time the show ended it was still getting decent ratings...bea adapted but frm 8yrs of doing Maude..she was use to being the star that called the shots...did not matter how many new maids or supporting cast came and went on Maude...she was the star and the principle...the golen girls...betty white was a vet and there was no main star on the golden girls they were all equal...falcon crest was the jane wyman show...dallas was the larry Hagman show and although...joan collins would never in a billion years agree...dynasty was the john Forsythe show...joan was not in the 1st episode of s6 cause her contract had expired dynasty ended the season on a high not of being the nbr 1 show and she was looking to be compensated for being the chief cast mbr responsible for the ratings climb... forsythe didn't give a shit how much of a bump she got cause his contract included a clause the he would always be highest paid cast mbr by 2.5% in the beginning and 6.5% by the start of s9. AllImagesVideosShoppingNewsMore SettingsTools
My husband and I are a married gay couple and we call these women "family". They had the best show on TV..filled with laughter, love and compassion. No other TV show has dealt with so many serious issues such as homelessness..gay marriage..the high cost of retirement homes..illness..suicide..AIDS..teen pregnancy..interracial marriage..unemployment..and the list goes on. And all done with love and compassion. We fall asleep to this show every night..because it is comforting to our souls. Simply the best! We love you Betty, Bea, Rue & Estelle! 😉❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤
I can’t believe you all aren’t appreciating a show that’s been a great success... instead it’s gay people and God, the church and blah and blah... who cares! Take your comments somewhere else.
I think i was around 10 yrs old when i first watched it with my mom. She loved this show. After the 10 o'clock news she would put it on. Sometimes we would flip the channel between golden girls and threes company. Another favorite show of mine.
I haven't watched the last episode yet. I cry about the show ending (well, also all but 1 actress being deceased) and it would just be solidified by watching it. I have a hard time letting go LOL
As a young African American girl back in the 80’s who loved primarily the few Black sitcoms on TV, I have no earthly idea how I feel in love with 4 comical older White women I had absolutely nothing in common with, but I never missed this show for the world when it aired. Thax grandma Margaret for making me watch it when I’d come to your house on the weekends. A show I initially begrudgingly watched, turned into a show I couldn’t live without seeing at 9pm on a Saturday night (until it ended). I hope my grandma now has a chance to meet all 4 of the most talented ladies that graced the screen as they helped us to cement our bond on a country Saturday night at my grandma’s home.
I agree with you. I was a little kid back in the late 80s. And one time turning the TV with a knob...lol I was looking at the NBC commercials with their TV shows line up. And the Golden Girls came on in the line up. Didn't know their names but do now. Blanche said something, then Rose asked a question , the Blanche responded and Dorothy and her mother said something at same time, and the Audience burst out laughing, being 6 or 7 at the time I didn't get the joke. Although I grew up in a open minded family. We were supportive of our Black TV sitcoms. Growing Pain, Who's the Boss, My Secret Identity, Small Wonder and Outta this World were a few. But when we came on it was something to watch. 227,Amen, The Cosby Show, Whats Happening Now etc. It wasn't until two years ago, with the Subscription of Hulu, it came up in my suggestion line up. And I decided to watch. I watch an episode every now and then . But the show is funny. Those women are a trip.
aw yeh im kind of the same feeling. its lucky you had a few black sitcoms at least. for me growing up gay 80s and 90s there wasnt one single gay sitcom, until i was almost an adult. its not fair but hopefully its getting better for next generation. but i agree with you the golden girls seems to connect with people no matter who you were :)
Funny how I knew nothing of the show back then... When it ended I was 12. I did watch knots landing and Dallas thanks to my mother. Lol I didn't discover the show till I was in my mid 20s and it's not an episode I haven't watch 100 times. For 8 yrs now I go to bed watching Golden girls. Such a treasure!
Your not the only one I loved watching this show every Saturday night to 1984 to 1992 I remember watching the last episode then Golden palace came as a spin off
It’s kind of nice that they finished “on top.” Look at All In The Family. One of the most groundbreaking shows of its time. The main cast started peetering off one by one and eventually the re-tooled show was cancelled. It’s good this way because now people will look at Golden Girls with fond memories to the end, not a show that tragically faded away.
Actually, they didnt "finish" on top for every season that it was broadcasting, they were in the top ten. Unfortunately, the last season that drop to number 30 in the ratings.. The storylines were getting old and they didnt want to leave the show like that, so they left. But, I still love my girls. They have like a 5 pair set of Golden Girls socks at Wal-mart lol. My birthday is next week. Im getting those babies lol
This show means the world to me as I was in my mid teens in the late 80's and early 90's when I discovered it. The writing was so witty, sharp and clever. I miss setting my VCR to record the show and still have the tapes. Bea Arthur was my favourite...just an incredibly talented lady and I now love Maude just as much.
There is definitely a link between positivity and longevity. Obviously genes play a part, but there have been many studies that show optimistic people are healthier and live longer than those who aren't
Hmm. Interesting, but this video shows her eating hot dogs at the "inauguration" of the hot dog named after her at Pink's - it seems like they would've mentioned it if it were a vegetarian dog. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_WobYioOcws.html
Three of the four ladies have gone away. What they left behind are countless hours of fun. I love them dearly and I watch these episodes again and again. They are as relevant today as they were then.
I do not agree with this :-) I think the show became better with every season ... when you compare the beginning and the last season, the idears are becoming more original and complex ...
I do not agree with this :-) I think the show became better with every season ... when you compare the beginning and the last season, the idears are becoming more original and complex ...
T James Thats not my opinion - for example the episode "Sophia becomes a nun" - I think it is after 5 and the episode "Murder mysteriy weekend" too - both for me one of the best episodes ... original writing ...
In this interview Rue says she does not want to feel any emotional pain when the show ends. But in the 2007 seventh season in The Golden Girls dvd. Rue said in her interview that she did eventually felt emotional pain when The Golden Girls ended. Her exact words were "I had no problem crying in the end."
@@djdb1214 Also in later interviews she says she doesnt really watch it because she gets too nostalgic and it's very sad. Even on the dvd where they do the commentary on the episodes, she gets all choked up at the end
Having watched a lot of interviews of the different actresses, it's pretty clear to me that Blanche and Sophia meant a lot more to Rue and Estelle than Dorothy and Rose meant to Bea and Betty. For Rue and Estelle, the Golden Girls was their biggest success. Rue was also on Maude with Bea Arthur, but I don't think she enjoyed her role nearly as much, nor did it garner as much attention. For Estelle, the Golden Girls was her break into television. Bea seemed to value her role on Maude much more than her role as Dorothy. I think she disliked being the butt of so many jokes on Golden Girls. Her character is very strong and intelligent, but also constantly put down as being unattractive and romantically unsuccessful. For Betty White, I don't think she really ever liked playing the ditz. The writers didn't always do a good job writing for Rose; who isn't supposed to be stupid as much as naive. Betty White seemed to value her role as Sue Ann Nivens on the Mary Tyler Moore show much more. She really likes to play the sarcastic vamp.
What did they give us over the past seven years? As a 54 yo male I can answer that. When this first came on, in 1985, I was 22 yo. I remember thinking this was a way for old people to feel they are still alive. Now that I am in this age category, and still watch the reruns, I adore these women. They gave me the realization that there is still life after 50. They stopped being my “grandmothers” and would now be my respected and loved peers. It taught me all life at any age is valuable. As a man, not all of the enjoyable episodes based on social issues pertain to me, but has actually taught me to be hopeful of love, making new friends, and life is what you make it. Sophia was educated, but not in a formal school sense. Her wisdom helped and added to the dynamics with an almost authoritarian leadership. Dorothy was strong and a great decision maker but proved intelligence does not make one perfect in every area of life. Naive Rose, is someone I would trust with my secrets, and would nudge a friend to make the right, moral decision(s). Blanche, although not great at raising her own children, is actually a very gentle, loving person. She is someone I would want in a time of crisis. Self-centered, but still has the ability to have compassion. Love you girls!
Omg the Golden Girls this is my and my best friend favorit i 10 j old in 1985 in the begining of this beauti ful sidcoms i hef al the sidcoms on cd and i love the Girls for ever i known blance dorety and sofia pesteway R.i.p my ladys and i hope betty white is long is the mid of os i love you gils and i dont forget you xxxx jeffrey verspaget 🍀🌞☕😘🌴🙏🙏🌹.
There will never be a sitcom that can top this. I love all four cast members so much. They showed us that the golden years can still be amazing. That's the only way to age..with good friends, cheesecake and sex. Lol. Bravo Bea, Rue, Betty and Estelle.
Bea Arthur is my favorite actress. She was gracious enough to be a guest on The Golden Palace. But I think she was talked in to appear on Golden Palace, something she probably did want to do.
Jason Gibson I just bought Golden Palace on DVD, it's season 8 2 me and I agree Bea was awesome to come back for two episodes..I haven't watched those yet, I'm watching the other ones and then the 2 parter because that should have been the series/season finale! And we finally got to see "nice" ass shady pines finally..great two parter.
Yeah. After spending Seasons 1-6 in the Top Ten, Season 7 fell to #30, because they moved its time slot. Still, it's not much of a drop, if you consider that was what DESIGNING WOMEN averaged, and they got 7 seasons, too. THE GOLDEN PALACE sans Dorothy and iconic house/kitchen was a big disaster from the get-go. Not surprisingly, it was #57 in its only season. But had GG kept going, they would've done just fine for at least two more seasons. This is also what Betty White has said.
Bea Arthur/Bernie Frankel actually wanted to leave at the end of the 1990-91 S6 after Terry Hughes(Producer and lead Writer) left, but agreed to stay one more season. 1992 was a Transition Year for NBC. It was also the year they stopped showing Saturday Morning Cartoons, The Cancellation of the Cosby Show and the Departure of Brandon Tartikoff.
*The Cancellation of the Cosby Show* THE COSBY SHOW wasn't canceled. It ended after 8 seasons. It spent 7 of its 8 seasons in the Top 5 in the Nielsen ratings (#1 five years in a row!). Season 8 only fell to #18, so it wasn't much of a drop. That's about average for a lot of shows. At any rate, Cosby wanted to bring the show to an end. It even got a big send-off. 44 million viewers tuned in for the finale.
musicaltheatergeek79 but it was changing alot because others shows became more new and Fresh, while cheers was the only show that make the 90's, even thought they were huge in the 80's i thought cheers could have ended the show in 1990 or 1992, but 1993 was good year to end the show on a high so it work well in that era
I love the Golden Girls. This show has been family for years and still is.
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I wish they would have made at least an 8th season, or better 10. That would be it. Instead of Golden palace they should have stayed in the house and have several guest stars renting the room, instead of Bea Arthur. They would have brought new stories and keep the girls fresh.
You'll never see a better cast of actors together on one show. It truly was GOLDEN what these ladies created. And sure you have to give kudos to the writers. However, when it comes down to it without brilliant actors to bring that character to life. They are just mere words on a script page. Thank you ladies and god bless to all of you now.
The show was a success because everyone can relate to each and everyone of these fabulous women. They represent our moms, grandmas, sisters, aunts, neighbors, and friends! We all know a Blanche, a Dorothy, a Sophia, and a Rose.
I truly love this show. I can almost do their lines as they say them, I've watched it so much. I remember watching the reruns with my mom and dad growing up
You always hear how bea and Betty didn't get along but as you can see I think they were very professional. Not everyone I work with I like either but I'm paid to work with them so I suck it up.
I think they did the right thing since Bea Arthur was leaving. She was the the glue that made the series work, imo, more than any of the other three. It just wasn't the same after Bea left and the newer series started.
I loved the Golden Girls and watch it when I find it in Syndacation..(SP)...Other Great ones. MASH, Designer Women, Cybil, All in the family, and others from the 60's 70's..These series and others made us laugh and cry..The writers have become lazy and Society has become morally corrupt. There is no longer any thing sacred or private with regards to morals. Very. Very Sad....,
Rain Drifter, I had seen The Golden Palace years ago back in the mid 2000s, when Lifetime had it. It was funny, but different. Now, I have no interest in it or any liking for it anymore; the predecessor show (Golden Girls) was, and still is, one of my most favorites. I learned that Golden Palace wasn't that great; the stories for the episodes were not as funny as in Golden Girls, Bea Arthur as Dorothy was gone (except for the two part episode), and the latter series was in a hotel lobby and kitchen (in an interview I saw, Betty White said it was like doing Golden Girls in a hotel). Golden Palace was only on for one season (the 1992-93 season) and was on CBS, whereas Golden Girls was on NBC.
Watch them every night before i go to bed and every morning while im getting ready for work. And when I'm watching the show my girls hear it and climb into bed with me to watch as well. Can't beat the classics.
OMG i love this show i'm so sad not to see rue,bea,and estelle. This show has gotten me through a lot of hard times and I will always love these women💜
Lee Bailey yeah now who ever runs these shows these days will run them to the ground look at the walking dead 9 seasons in and there losing viewers and cast quickly because it doesn’t want to end so sad what happen to it.
I really wish they would have stayed in the house, and let Bea Arthur guest like they did Golden Palace. The premise was kind of stupid, even though I love it because it has my favorite friends on there! Blanche and Rose and Sophia are some very close friends of mine! LOL!
Beas enthusiasm for the show ran out after season 4. I’m watching from beginning to end. I love Dorothy but she easily could have married Stan and ended at Season 6.
I have never stopped watching this in all my 34 years of life. My great grandma got me into this show when I was about 5 surprisingly It was my fave show. I've always been an old soul and this show felt like I lived in it.
They should have just cancelled the show. They never should have tried to go on without Bea Arthur. They had synergy, and with one part missing the magic of the whole thing was gone.
Would I be forced to choose one show, and just one show, as my favorite, I would definitely choose the "Golden Girls", and I are a man! I regret not watching it when it was on in the eighties and nineties as I wrongly, and stupidly thought it was a show for women, you know, a "chick flick", and that I would be bored to tears, boy, was I wrong! The entertainment value of this show is way in the stratosphere!
A wonderful, magical show that I never tire of watching since I saw it all during it's initial run. I DVR some episodes always so I have that comfort tv whenever I want or need it. Such a fantastic "aligning of the stars" happened with "Golden Girls". It never gets old to me, ever...
When you think about it,the reason they funnier as we get older is because they were playing women in their 50s and 60s and Estelle playing a 70+ yr old. Those jokes will be funny as we approach that age more and more lol
Women bring out the emotional depth, and people want that. Men do, too, but it is said that when men were in WWII and mortar shells were flying around, they called out for their mothers. Nothing like a "mom." (Not just a mother, but a "mom." We LOVE our moms.)
Agreed. Four crotchety old farts wouldn't have worked as well as four ladies who still want to be intimate with a man (especially Blanche lol). Women have a different type of friendship than we do.
Rest in peace everybody my favorite show. My mother died today at the age of 83 and it was her favorite show ever and the cast meant so much to her making her laugh for so many years. I'm just so heartbroken now
I’m so sorry for your loss. This show brought together many generations. I remember going to my grandmothers house and she had it on. I said Grandma when you start watching my show? She was like “Way before you!” I believe it will continue to be this way. And I believe one day you’ll be able to smile about the joy this show brought your beloved mother. ❤️
I really love the chemistry with these 4 angels Bea, Betty, Rue, and Estelle, this show came a long way from the beginning to the end. Like we all say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Without Bea Arthur, golden palace had no chance. Bea was the comedic glue that held the four of them together, and without her, the golden palace only lasted a season, underscoring bea arthurs importance
Bea was the most sane character on the show. She wasn't a 'gimmick' like the others seemed to be at times. Her character had weight and gravitas. Like you said she was the glue
GG was supposed to go 8 seasons. When Bea left, that 8th season became GP. I don't think GP was ever supposed to go beyond that singular season, because during GP they tied up loose ends left over from GG (Stan on the run, Miles falling in love with and marrying someone else, and Dorothy coming back for Sophia only to realize that the remaining girls had gone on with their lives).
I used to love sitting up in bed in my room as a schoolgirl watching golden girls on my black & white portable TV, (yes we had colour only in the sitting room). Here I am 44years old, sitting up in bed and still laughing at the re-runs.😄😘💞
