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Celebrating The Golden Girls: 50 Fast Facts and Their Lasting Legacy

Celebrating The Golden Girls: 50 Fast Facts and Their Lasting Legacy

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 Hosts Susan Lambert Hatham and Sharon Johnson dive deep into the beloved 'The Golden Girls' with a delightful overview and 50 fun facts about the show. Discover fascinating show details, cast secrets, and notable legacy moments as they share their passion for this iconic series. Learn about the iconic characters played by Bea Arthur (Dorothy Zbornak), Betty White (Rose Nylund), Rue McClanahan (Blanche Devereaux), and Estelle Getty (Sophia Petrillo). Along the way, explore production quirks and the enduring impact of 'The Golden Girls' on TV history. Explore the show's legacy, including its international remakes and impact on pop culture. Packed with laughter, nostalgia, and insightful anecdotes, this episode is perfect for longtime fans and new viewers alike. Stay tuned to learn about our next episode with a special upcoming guest - Cindy Fee, the voice behind the theme song 'Thank You for Being a Friend.' Don't miss it!CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:30 General Show Facts08:09 Cast Facts15:43 Production Facts 24:47 Legacy Facts32:26 Break32:45 Character History Facts48:55 AudioographyAUDIOOGRAPHYThe Golden Girls Streaming: Hulu, Disney+, PhiloPurchase: Apple TV, YouTube (for rent/purchase), on DVD, and moreMaude Streaming (free): Tubi, Pluto TVBook Recommendation Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai by Jim Colucci. Check it out at Amazon. Find it at Harper Books. In Memoriam Todd Cochrane: Learn more about the founder of the Podcast Awards and early podcaster in these obituaries: Obituary in Podnews, Obituary from Eagle Funeral HomesGet Involved in Your CommunityIndivisible: Find a group near you and get involved at indivisible.orgContact Your Representatives: Check out Five Calls to quickly and easily call your representatives.CONNECTGo to 80sTVLadies.com for more info and transcripts.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. Join the Facebook page discussion at Facebook.com/80sTVLadiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join us for more conversations with the people who shaped TV and pop culture.Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list!Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes and exclusive content on PATREON.
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