Bea Arthur

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, Bea Arthur, Jeffrey Tambor, 'Sick and Tired, Part 1', (Season 5, epis. #501, aired September 23, 1989) 1985-92

The Controversial ‘Golden Girls’ Episode That Shocked Viewers

The plot was based on writer Susan Harris’ real experiences.

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How Well Do You Remember ‘The Golden Girls’ Dorothy Zbornak?

Bea Arthur won a Best Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the smart, sarcastic Floridian.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Bea Arthur, Betty White, 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

Why Did Bea Arthur Walk Away From ‘The Golden Girls’?

The throaty comedienne was the only cast member who wanted to call it quits.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, (Season 3, 1987), 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

The Secret Origin of ‘The Golden Girls’

How a skit making fun of a youth-oriented TV show gave us the greatest senior series of all time.

Bruce Vilanch talks about Bea Arthur.

The Hollywood Show: Bruce Vilanch Reflects on Bea Arthur in the ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’

The legendary scribe shares an anecdote about working with the ‘Golden Girl.’

American Comedy Awards, Credit: Jaclyn Nash, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

You’ll Never Guess Who Won the Very First American Comedy Award in 1987

Do you remember the awards, which honored the best in comedy TV, film and stand-up, from 1987 to 2001?

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, (Season 3, 1987), 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

What Happened in the Final Episode of ‘The Golden Girls’?

It seems that one cast member decided that the show should end.

The Golden Palace Cheech Marin, Don Cheadle, Billy L. Sullivan, bottom: Rue McClanahan, Betty White, Estelle Getty, (1992), 1992-93

‘The Golden Girls’ Spawned This Lost Spinoff With Some Famous Faces

Find out where to watch the obscure spin-off.

Little House on the Priarie, All in the Family, Rhoda collage

It Was Television At Its Best In 1974, TV Fans Had it All

‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Little House’ were just a few of the classic TV shows many still know and love that graced our TV’s in 1974.