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The Golden Girls: Season 3, Episode 23

Mixed Blessings (19 Mar. 1988)

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Dorothy's son Michael is engaged to a black woman who is twice his age.

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Dorothy's son Michael is engaged to a black woman who is twice his age.

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Rose Nylund: [as she and Dorothy look at her reflection after a makeover] Oh my god I look awful! Oh Dorothy - its you!
Dorothy Petrillo-Zbornak: I'm sorry Rose, I'm sorry - I forgot it was a full-moon.
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