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Happy New Year, everyone!! I know the month is almost over but it's not too late to mention that. It's been awhile, but the real world has taken over my life lately and I mean employment. Since the passing of Betty White last year, I figured that I can pay homage to her and the other ladies who made the show, The Golden Girls, iconic and timeless that every generation can enjoy.
The Golden Girls, created by writer, Susan Harris, aired on NBC from September 14, 1985 to May 9, 1992, spanning to seven seasons in total. Lead by iconic actresses, Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle, the show centers around four elderly women, sharing a home in Miami Florida. In the plot, the widowed owner of the house, Blanche Devereaux placed an ad in a grocery and three other women, fellow widow, Rose Nylund, divorcee Dorothy Zbornak and her widowed mother, Sophia Petrillo, after the retirement home was burned down (Wikipedia).
Golden Girls was so successful that it won several awards, including Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. Even the actresses received Emmy Awards and it is the only show to achieve this feat (Wikipedia). The cast have various characteristics among themselves yet they seem to balance the show. Dorothy Zbornak, (Beatrice Arthur), a sarcastic and realistic character has to put up with naive Rose Nylund (Betty White), the ever romantic (and a bit thirsty) southern belle, Blanche Devereaux, (Rue McClanahan) and Dorothy's witty mother, Sophia Petrillo, (Estelle Getty).
Golden Girls is also a boost to the actresses' careers especially Estelle Getty whose stardom started pretty late in her age but as they say age is just a number. Sadly, all the actresses passed away with Betty White (Rose) being the last member, who passed away at 99. RIP to all the actresses who made the show a success and now all the Golden Girls are together again. Thank you for all the funny and fond memories ladies.
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