I said in my first few posts that I wasn’t going to talk much about the show, only the characters and how they relate to my life.  Apparently today is Golden Girls Day, so I want to talk a little about the show,  why I love it and the following that it has gotten since its final episode May 9, 1992.

I watched the show occasionally during its original run, but as I have said before being a young mother in her 20’s I really didn’t relate, but it filled a Saturday night when the kids were little. I found it very funny, but only realized later on what a wonderful show it was.  During its original run The Golden Girls received 11 Emmy awards, had 68 nominations and won four Golden Globe Awards.

In a nutshell, the show is about having adult children, having grand children, being widowed or divorced, dating after 50 ( in Blanche’s world, over 40), menopause and friendship. The show tackles those topics in humourous way, but each episode has a “bit of wisdom hidden deep, deep inside”, as stated by Rose when she and the others were discussing Sophia possibly leaving the house.

I enjoyed watching reruns when the show went into syndication. The Girls filled many late night hours for me. In 2011 my daughter bought me all seven seasons on DVD. It was then that my obsession began. I watch the show everyday. I started with season one sometime around Mother’s Day of that year and have watched each and every episode in order over and over.

I am definitely one of their biggest fans. I not only have all seven uncut seasons, but I have books, candles, T-shirts, tote bags, phone cover and coffee cups. When I was single and still in my hometown my friends and I would often talk about which one of “the Girls” we most resembled or wanted to be like. Nothing really serious, just girl talk over a glass of wine, cup of coffee or a cheesecake. I once hosted a watch party and invited all of my single again girlfriends. Some of my married friends also attended because as Dorothy says ” ya never know…”  ( if you’re a fan, you’ll get that!)  I am even working on a book, which has so far gone in about eight different directions,  for the time being this blog will have to do.

In just the past few years I have noticed the show getting more and more popular. In June of 2003 The Golden Girls Reunion aired on Lifetime and was the networks highest rated special ever in total viewers. Thanks to DVD’s, HULU, YouTube, TVLand, Logo and the Hallmark Channel the Girls have a new following that I wish Rue, Estelle and Bea could see.  I love that technology not even available when the show first aired is allowing it to live on and be seen around the world for many years.

I feel that I am rambling so I’ll bring things around and close. The Golden Girls was a marvelous show with amazing actors. The chemistry that the four women had as actresses was something very special that is rarely seen.  The show was well written except for the storyline gaffes due to new writers with nearly each season. It stands the test of time, nostalgia is often fleeting and the original fans will eventually pass on. The Golden Girls will continue to attract new fans. It’s a happy show that is easy to watch. It can lull you to sleep at night, serve as background noise during a busy day or in my case, become part of who you are. I love the Girls and watching them has gotten me through some pretty tough times. They make me laugh out loud, cry a little at times and give me great ideas for my writing. I will probably continue to watch them everyday as long as I am able.  Like Dorothy, I married the man of my dreams and moved away, but if I am ever alone again, (hopefully that won’t happen until my only character choice is Sophia…but I digress.) I hope to have new friendships like those portrayed in the show.

Happy Golden Girls Day!!!!

Until Next Time…Thank You for Being a Friend

MLG