Tuesday, September 15, 2015

20 Fun Facts About 'The Golden Girls'

From: Mental Floss
The Golden Girls made its debut exactly 30 years ago, but the series still remains fresh for generations of new viewers thanks to great writing and syndicated reruns. The show appeals to a diverse audience because, in the end, it’s all about friendship—just like the theme song says. Here are 20 things you might not have known about Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia.
1. 
LEE GRANT WAS SERIES CREATOR SUSAN HARRIS'S FIRST CHOICE FOR DOROTHY.

Grant had starred in Harris's short-lived 1978 Harris sitcom, Fay. Grant, however, was unenthusiastic about playing a grandmother, so the part was eventually offered to Bea Arthur. Though not immediately.

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