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The Golden Girls

  • TV Series
  • 1985–19921985–1992
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
41K
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Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur, and Betty White in The Golden Girls (1985)
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Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
41K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
361
51
  • Creator
    • Susan Harris
  • Stars
    • Bea Arthur
    • Betty White
    • Rue McClanahan
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  • Creator
    • Susan Harris
  • Stars
    • Bea Arthur
    • Betty White
    • Rue McClanahan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 196User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    • Won 11 Primetime Emmys
      • 41 wins & 88 nominations total

    Episodes177

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    Top cast

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    Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur
    • Dorothy Zbornakas Dorothy Zbornak…
    177 episodes177 eps • 1985–1992
    Betty White
    Betty White
    • Rose Nylundas Rose Nylund
    177 episodes177 eps • 1985–1992
    Rue McClanahan
    Rue McClanahan
    • Blanche Devereauxas Blanche Devereaux
    177 episodes177 eps • 1985–1992
    Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty
    • Sophia Petrilloas Sophia Petrillo
    177 episodes177 eps • 1985–1992
    Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman
    • Stan Zbornakas Stan Zbornak…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1985–1992
    Harold Gould
    Harold Gould
    • Miles Webberas Miles Webber…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1985–1992
    Sid Melton
    Sid Melton
    • Salvadore Petrilloas Salvadore Petrillo…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1987–1991
    Bill Dana
    Bill Dana
    • Angeloas Angelo…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1988–1992
    Bear the Dog
    Bear the Dog
    • Dreyfussas Dreyfuss
    5 episodes5 eps • 1988–1992
    Meg Wyllie
    Meg Wyllie
    • Ednaas Edna…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1987–1991
    Lynnie Greene
    Lynnie Greene
    • Young Dorothy Zbornakas Young Dorothy Zbornak…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1987–1991
    Jonathan Schmock
    Jonathan Schmock
    • Cop #1as Cop #1…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990–1991
    David Jay Willis
    David Jay Willis
    • Comedianas Comedian…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1989–1991
    Debra Engle
    Debra Engle
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    3 episodes3 eps • 1989–1991
    Scott Jacoby
    Scott Jacoby
    • Michael Zbornakas Michael Zbornak
    3 episodes3 eps • 1986–1989
    Chick Vennera
    Chick Vennera
    • Enrique Masas Enrique Mas…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1989
    Tony Carreiro
    Tony Carreiro
    • Doctoras Doctor…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985–1990
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    • Lillianas Lillian…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1988–1991
    • Creator
      • Susan Harris
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      It was not originally scripted for Blanche to have a Southern accent. Instead, it was Rue McClanahan's idea to do so.
    • Goofs
      Depending on the episode, the police called Blanche to inform her that her husband was killed in a car accident, or her husband died from a coma brought on by injuries from a car accident.
    • Quotes

      Rose: I don't think lying is really a good idea. I once cut school and that proved very bad.

      Dorothy: Oh, Rose. We've all cut school. It couldn't have been that bad.

      Rose: Oh, yes it was. That was the day they taught EVERYTHING.

      Dorothy: The final piece of the puzzle.

    • Alternate versions
      Season 1 (1985-1986) had a slightly different opening sequence consisting of a different shot of the city behind the show's title, one different clip in-between the credits for 'Beatrice Arthur' and Betty White, and a different clip behind the credit for Rue McClanahan. This open was replaced with the 1986 opening for syndication. The original opening has been restored to the season 1 DVD release.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
      Performed by Cynthia Fee

      Written and composed by Andrew Gold

    User reviews196

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    As Good As A Comedy Can Get!!!!
    I was six when this show first aired, but I caught the reruns, first on NBC and then on Lifetime. This is the ONLY sitcom I can watch over and over again and still laugh hysterically. What made it work was the combination of brilliant (brilliant!!) writing, and a cast that worked magic with the words. Each character was totally iconic, memorable, and independent of the other; and yet, the chemistry between the four actresses was perhaps the best ever seen on television. It's no wonder they all won Emmy awards for their performances. The heart of the show, though, was the friendship they formed with each other. This was THE show for people who felt isolated, or alienated in some way from life, family, or society. No matter how bad or weird you felt, you knew you'd be accepted and fit in with The Golden Girls. I can't say enough about this classic show.

    There is a reason why this show is one of the most beloved shows of all time, with a rabid fan base.
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    • Dec 20, 2010

    FAQ13

    • Why isn't spin-off "Nurses" (1991-1994) still on the air with guest appearances from actors from "Golden Girls" and "Empty Nest"?
    • Why did spin-off series Empty Nest stop?
    • What are the lyrics to the theme song?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1985 (United States)
    • Official site
      • TV Land
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Norwegian
    • Also known as
      • Golden Girls
    • Filming locations
      • 245 North Saltair Avenue, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Television
      • Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital

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