The Bloom Is Off the Rose 

Rose and Miles decide that they need more adventure in their relationship, so they take up skydiving. At the same time, Blanche is in an abusive relationship, but unlike the rest of the girls, doesn't see it.

Director:

Matthew Diamond

Writers:

Susan Harris (created by), Phillip Jayson Lasker

Stars:

Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Bea Arthur	...	Dorothy Zbornak (as Beatrice Arthur)
Betty White	...	Rose Nylund
Rue McClanahan	...	Blanche Devereaux
Estelle Getty	...	Sophia Petrillo
Harold Gould	...	Miles Webber
Mitchell Ryan	...	Rex
Don Mirault	...	Flight Instructor

Storyline

Rose and Miles decide that they need more adventure in their relationship, so they take up skydiving. At the same time, Blanche is in an abusive relationship, but unlike the rest of the girls, doesn't see it.

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Plot Keywords:

sky diving | abusive relationship | reference to wallace beery | reference to adolphe menjou | reference to paul newman | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Rex hurts Dorothy and Blanche asks him to leave, Blanche slams the door behind him. The sound, instead of corresponding with the door, follows seconds after.

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Quotes

Sophia Petrillo: Boy, he makes Wallace Beery look like Adolphe Menjou.
Dorothy Zbornak: Has been a long time since I've taken you to the movies, hasn't it?

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Soundtracks

Thank You For Being A Friend
Written by Andrew Gold
Sung by Cynthia Fee

User Reviews

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 1991 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Ren-Mar Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions, Touchstone Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1