Golden Girls Box Set
The Golden Girls, what more can you say. From September 14, 1985 to May 9, 1992, audiences were completely enthralled with the American sitcom that centered around four older women sharing a home in Miami, Florida. But it was not just four older women; it was four hilariously entertaining women that kept audiences tuned in year after year.
The show that originally aired on NBC starred Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty. In the beginning, there were three older women sharing a home in Miami. The owner of the home, played by McClanahan, was a widow named Blanche Devereaux.
She would be joined by fellow widow Rose Nylund, played by Betty White, and divorcee Dorothy Zbornak, played by Bea Arthur. Dorothy’s mother would later join the group after her retirement home burned down. And from that point on, the cast was set and the show was off and running.
Many of the episodes kept a similar format throughout. One of the characters would get involved in some kind of problem involved with other family members, men or some kind of ethical dilemma. The group would then gather around the kitchen table and discuss the problem. Many times this led to one of the other women sharing a comedic story from her own life that related to the problem one way or another.
Despite a rather simple concept, the continuity was genius and the acting was superb. The way each woman told a story and the way the group collaborated made The Golden Girls just work.
While it was highly accepted by the public and quickly gained a reputable image, it did not skip a beat at the award ceremonies either. It won countless awards including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding comedy Series twice. It also won three Golden Globes for outstanding TV series comedy/musical. And as for each actress, all four won an Emmy Award at some point throughout the series’ run and had several nominations.
The show maintained its popularity throughout as it was ranked among the top ten highest-rated programs for six of its seven seasons. And it has by no means faded from the spotlight since stepping down. It has been listed as one of the greatest and most influential shows of all time.
When the show did finally come to an end, 27.2 million viewers tuned in to hear the final theme song that grew fondly on so many. Airing on May 9, 1992, it was the 10th most watched series finale of all time. Even today, it ranks as the 18th most viewed series final ever; and rightfully so.
