Some folks may not realize it, but The Golden Girls is actually a very literary show. Not only are there many clever references to books throughout the series, but the Girls are frequently shown reading in the living room or on the lanai. Blanche even tries to write to her own book at one point …
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If it's one thing that Golden Girls fans know it's that, in times of stress, we can always count on Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia to get us through even our darkest days. Stores may be running out of toilet paper and other essentials due to COVID-19 fears, but the important thing to remember is …
One of the most often cited pieces of Golden Girls trivia is that Rue McClanahan had it written into her contract to keep all of her outfits as Blanche from the show. She was one smart cookie! From her famous Devarobes to gorgeous pantsuits and more, Blanche probably had the most on trend and enviable …
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October 11 is National Coming Out Day and, in the course of my recent research, I've been thinking a lot about how The Golden Girls portrayed LGBTQ characters and issues over the years. The show tackled topics like coming out, AIDS, and learning to accept family members' sexuality, among others, with sensitivity and humor in …
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Picture it... A purse to inspire a thousand stories about Sicily in 1922 and life lessons as only Sophia could tell them! Believe it or not, Estelle Getty purchased what would become her character's signature accessory at a thrift shop. She went on to carry the purse in almost every episode of the show, and …
