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The TV show

The Golden Girls aired from September 1985 to May 1992 on ABC. Spanning over seven seasons with 180 half-hour episodes, the show captured the hearts of viewers across the globe. Created by Susan Harris, it starred Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. Set in Miami, Florida, four ladies share a home with comical relations.

The well known kitchen table.

The show essentially revolved around four single women. Three of which are widowed and one is divorced. The owner of the house, Blanche (McClanahan), lives with two roommates and her mother Sophia (Getty). The other two are Rose and Dorothy, played by White and Arthur respectively. Golden Girls was popular for its witty never-ending comical drama between the four women.

Estelle Getty as Sophia

The Show enjoyed spots in the top ten for the first six years. The seventh season however was not going well. Producers decided to end the popular show when Arthur decided to quit. The season and show finale aired in May 1992 and remains at number 17 of the most-watched TV series finale of all time.

The cast of Golden Girls

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