Bea Arthur was born on this day in 1922 and would have been 98 today. From Broadway to Hollywood, she led an amazing life that she always lived on her own terms. Although she was a fairly private person who considered herself an introvert, she was still up for almost anything and loved performing on …
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Summer 2019 Bibliography
Well, it's been one long, hot summer, but welcome to another bibliography post! I've never identified more with Blanche in the "Sick and Tired" episodes than I have this summer, so I thought it only appropriate to lead with that photo. Writing has definitely been difficult these last several months. I feel like I could've …
Moves Like Bea
Bea Arthur may have frequently described herself as shy and introverted but, given the right circumstances, she could definitely cut a rug with the best of them! A certain video from the 90's of her doing just that has been making the rounds on social media lately, so I thought it would be fun to …
All About Bea: Part 2 – And Then There’s Maude
Welcome to All About Bea, a six-part series of posts exploring the life and times of the one and only Bea Arthur! In Part 1 - Beginnings, I explored Bea's early life and career. Someone once accused me of trying to turn the sitcom into an art form, and I really believe that's what I …
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