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USA Today
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Golden Girls' to mark 40th anniversary: Look back at iconic sitcom, how to rewatch
It's been four decades of being a friend to Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia. "The Golden Girls" marks its 40th anniversary in September, but the iconic sitcom that followed the lives of four single women is still resonating with viewers today. The show, which starred Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, debuted on Sept. 14, 1985 and ran for seven seasons on NBC. It was considered progressive for its time, in part for depicting four independent, sex-positive women over the ages of 50. Grab a slice of cheesecake and head to your nearest lanai — here's what to know about the milestone anniversary. How to watch 'The Golden Girls' All seasons of "The Golden Girls" are available to watch on Hulu or Disney+ with a Hulu subscription. Hulu offers two streaming plans, including one with ads and one without. The ad-supported plan costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year. The ad-free plan is available for $18.99/month. There is also a bundle option for Hulu and Disney+, which includes access to both platforms starting at $10.99/month. Sign up for Hulu 'The Golden Girls' cast The ensemble cast of "The Golden Girls" featured Beatrice Arthur (Dorothy), Betty White (Rose), Rue McClanahan (Blanche) and Estelle Getty (Sophia). Arthur, who was also known for her work in "All in the Family" and "Maude," portrayed Dorothy, a substitute teacher and divorcee on the show. Getty appeared as Sophia, Dorothy's mother. White, who died in 2021 just shy of her 100th birthday, played a widow and mother of five, Rose, who was known for her naivety. McClanahan's character, Blanche, was the Southern belle of the group and also a widow. How old are 'The Golden Girls' in the show? Sophia was the oldest of the four main Golden Girls. In the season two episode "Piece of Cake," Sophia revealed that she turned 50 in April 1956, making her around 79 years old in season one. The youngest Golden Girl was Blanche. In the show's third season, Blanche said she was 17 years old in 1949, so when the series began in 1985, she was about 53 years old. Rose was 55 during the show's first season, as revealed in the episode "Job Hunting." In the season three episode "Nothing to Fear, But Fear Itself," Sophia said Dorothy was conceived in 1931, making her 54 years old at the start of the show. How many seasons are there of 'The Golden Girls'? "The Golden Girls" ran for seven seasons from 1985 to 1992. In addition to its 180-episode span, the show produced several spin-offs, including "The Golden Palace" and "Empty Nest." During its run, "The Golden Girls" won 11 Emmy awards and four Golden Globe Awards. All the lead actresses won Emmy awards for their role on the show as well. How did 'Golden Girls' end? The series finale of "The Golden Girls" aired as a two-part episode on May 9, 1992. During the episodes, Blanche tries to set her Uncle Lucas up with Dorothy, but Dorothy and Lucas instead trick her into thinking the couple hit it off and decided to get married. By the end of the ruse, Dorothy and Lucas decide to wed for real. In the end, Dorothy moves out of the Miami home she shared with Blanche, Rose and Sophia to live with Lucas in Atlanta. The latter three women went on to star in "The Golden Palace" spin-off. Contributing: Olivia Munson, USA TODAY Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Simone Biles drops jaw-dropping rare Olympic photos and videos fans never saw before on Olympic Day
Simone Biles, an Olympic icon, opens her Instagram vault on June 23, 2025; an emotional wave strikes. The eleven-time Olympic medalist exposes private events from her first appearance in 2016 Rio, her contested 2020 Tokyo Games, and her victorious 2024 Paris run. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rare behind-the- scenes footage that shows gold‑winning cheers and silent recovery scenes on Olympic Day leaves fans dumbfounded. Each photo and video offers a fresh glimpse into her journey, one filled with pressure, joy, and unspoken strength. Simone Biles drops throwback clips from Rio Tokyo Paris run on Olympic Day On Monday, June 23, 2025, Simone Biles shared a set of Instagram Stories in honor of Olympic Day . She opened with joyful footage from Rio 2016 where she and Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez celebrated making the U.S. team. This included photos with Gabby Douglas and Madison Kocian. Fans saw the all‑female 'Final Five' jumping for gold in Rio. Simone Biles Olympic Day Next came moments from Tokyo 2020: Biles posted masked crew videos from the bubble and team shots with Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Grace McCallum—dubbed the 'Fighting Four"—holding their silver medals. She also highlighted her balance‑beam bronze alongside coaches Cécile Canqueteau‑Landi and Laurent Landi . Most recent are clips from Paris 2024. Biles showed scenes of her 'Golden Girls' team Chiles, Lee, Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera, celebrating qualifying and winning gold. A rare vault clip revealed her historic 'Biles II' Yurchenko double pike, making her the second woman after Věra Čáslavská to win two Olympic vault titles . She also included emotional off‑court snaps of family and fans cheering as she announced, 'okay I'm done, so blessed to go to 3 Olympic games with Team USA.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Simone Biles honors her support team on Olympic Day and hints at more to come Biles didn't stop at competition photos, she paid tribute to her medical team. One image featured Dr. Marcia Faustin tending to an injury during Paris, with Biles noting, 'She is beauty, she is grace. Dr. Marcia saved my lifeeeee.' Despite this heartfelt journey, Biles has not confirmed her return for Los Angeles 2028. She joked herself 'getting really old' yet added, 'never say never' about a possible comeback . These personal postings struck a chord on the internet and created appreciation for her vulnerability as well as fans eager for what comes next. Also Read:
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bea Arthur called Betty White a ‘c–t' often, ‘Golden Girls' producer claims — why'd they clash?
Not so golden. 'Golden Girls' co-producer Marsha Posner Williams opened up about Betty White and Bea Arthur's rumored feud during an event celebrating the hit sitcom's 40th anniversary in Los Angeles on Wednesday. 'When that red light was on [and the show was filming], there were no more professional people than those women, but when the red light was off, those two couldn't warm up to each other if they were cremated together,' she said, per The Hollywood Reporter. Williams recalled that Arthur 'used to call me at home and say, 'I just ran into that [C-word] at the grocery store. I'm gonna write her a letter,' and I said, 'Bea, just get over it for crying out loud. Just get past it.'' 11 Bea Arthur, left, and Betty White, right, in 'The Golden Girls.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images The producer continued, 'I remember, my husband and I went over to Bea's house a couple of times for dinner. Within 30 seconds of walking in the door, the c-word came out [to describe White].' 'The Golden Girls' aired aired on NBC from 1985 to 1992, following four older single women sharing a home in Florida while navigating their 'golden' years. There was Southern Belle widow Blanche (Rue McClanahan), Minnesota born widow, Rose (White), Brooklyn born divorcee Dorothy (Arthur), and Dorothy's Sicilian mother, Sophia (Estelle Getty). 11 Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur, Betty White, and Estelle Getty in 'The Golden Girls.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 11 Beatrice Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Betty White arrive at the 6th annual 'TV Land Awards' held at Barker Hangar on June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, California. Todd Williamson Getty died in 2008 at age 84, McClanahan died in 2010 at age 76, White died in 2021 at age 99, and Arthur died in 2009 at age 86. Producers speculated about the source of White and Arthur's animosity. Co-producer Jim Vallely said he thought it was because White got more applause during cast introductions. But, Williams, disagreed, and thought they clashed over their different backgrounds, since Arthur had a theater background while White came from TV. 11 Rye McClanahan, Betty White, and Bea Arthur in 'The Golden Girls.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 11 Betty White and Bea Arthur in 'The Golden Girls.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images It's also previously been speculated that the feud came from jealousy, as White was the show's first cast member to be nominated for a Best Actress Emmy in 1986. In the 2016-published 'Golden Girls Forever' biography, author Jim Colucci noted that Arthur remained in character during taping, while White relaxed between shots and joked around with the live studio audience. 'I think my mom didn't dig that,' Arthur's adopted son, Matthew Saks, told the Hollywood Reporter in 2016, seven years after she died of cancer at 86. 'It's more about being focused or conserving your energy. It's just not the right time to talk to fans between takes. Betty was able to do it and it didn't seem to affect her. But it rubbed my mom the wrong way.' 11 Betty White and Bea Arthur sign copies of 'The Golden Gilrs Season 3' DVD at Barnes & Noble on November 22, 2005 in New York City. Getty Images 11 Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty in 1992. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images White revealed her side of the story in 2011, saying in an interview, 'Bea had a reserve. She was not that fond of me. She found me a pain in the neck sometimes. It was my positive attitude — and that made Bea mad sometimes. Sometimes if I was happy, she'd be furious!' This isn't the first time this allegation of Arthur using the c-word has surfaced. During a 2022 episode of The Originals podcast, the show's casting director, Joel Thurm, said, 'Literally Bea Arthur, who I cast in something else later on, just said, 'Oh, she's a f–king c–t,' using that word [about White].' 'Bea Arthur called Betty White a C-word?' podcast host Andrew Goldman asked in the interview. 11 Bea Arthur, Betty White and Estelle Getty during 48th Golden Apple Awards at Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California in 1988. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 11 Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur, and Betty White in 'The Golden Girls.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'Yeah, she called her the C-word. I mean, I heard that with my own ears,' Thurm said. 'And by the way, so did Rue McClanahan. Rue McClanahan said it to me in Joe Allen's [restaurant]; Bea Arthur [when she was] on the set of 'Beggars and Choosers.' ' Thrum recalled how Getty — who died in 2008 at 84 from Lewy body dementia — began having issues memorizing her lines on-set. 'And she would write the lines on her hand, and … Betty White would make fun of her in front of the live audience,' he said. 'That may seem like a minor transgression, but it really does get to you … I have no idea how Estelle Getty felt, but I know the other two did not like [White] at all.' 11 Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo; Bea Arthur as Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak; Betty White as Rose Nylund; Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux in 'The Golden Girls.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images 11 Estelle Getty, Betty White, and Beatrice Arthur of the Golden Girls pictured in New York City in 1986. Corbis via Getty Images During Wednesday night's event, Williams recalled that tensions between White and Arthur were also present on set. 'Betty would break character in the middle of the show [and talk to the live audience], and Bea hated that,' she said. Williams also said that the rest of the cast was game to continue past seven seasons, but Arthur was the one who wanted to end it. 'The show would have continued after seven years. Their contracts were up and … the executives went to the ladies, and Estelle said, 'Yes, let's keep going,' and Rue said, 'Yes let's keep going,' and Betty said, 'Yes, let's keep going,'' she recalled. But, she added, 'And Bea said, 'No f—ing way,' and that's why that show didn't continue.'
Toronto Star
15-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Toronto Star
The Third Act How a DIY approach has made Toronto condo buildings a better place to age NORC programs can help residents stay social and active. In Ontario, where there is no dedicated funding, volunteers must step forward.
Updated 11 mins ago June 15, 2025 6 min read Save By Moira WelshStaff Reporter It all began with a tea party in Gail McNeil's Etobicoke condo. In mid-February 2023, McNeil and her daughter served scones, jam and good conversation. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Moira Welsh is a Toronto Star journalist leading The Third Act project, pushing for changes in the way older adults live. Follow her on Twitter: @moirawelsh. Related Stories There is a looming crisis few Canadians are talking about From strangers to housemates: Why some Canadian seniors are turning to the 'Golden Girls' model 'I may end up in tears telling my story': How a former MPP and Toronto city councillor found himself living in a homeless shelter Report an error Journalistic Standards About The Star More from The Star & partners
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Names announced for four endangered tortoises born at Pennsylvania zoo
PHILADELPHIA (WTAJ) — The four critically endangered Galapagos Tortoise hatchlings that were born at the end of February have now officially been named thanks to help from the public. In late February, Mommy and Abrazzo, two of the oldest residents at the Philadelphia Zoo, started a family of their very own. Each was around 100 years old when Mommy laid her four eggs. The babies, four little girls, made their official debut on April 23, which is also the 93rd anniversary of Mommy's arrival at the zoo. Penguins planting trees: How the Pittsburgh team is scoring for Earth In order to help name the new babies, the zoo held a naming contest, and over 13,000 people weighed in on the name choices. However, ultimately, the very popular show 'Golden Girls' ended up being the inspiration behind the winning names. The four tortoises are named Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia! The zoo added that alongside the voting for naming the turtles, they hosted a tortoise painting auction and were able to raise $10,500 for their conservation fund. The babies are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). This program is working to ensure the survival of species like the critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises. It's safe to say these little ladies mean an awful lot to the people and to the program that's working to ensure their survival. You can learn more about the AZA program and the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises on the Philadelphia Zoo website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
