Golden Girls TV series-better than the best

The Golden Girls TV series was first aired by NBC. The first episode 'The Engagement' was aired on 14th September 1985 and continued up to May 9 1992. The lead roles of four older women were played by Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty. Touchstone Television was the producer of Golden Girls and the series was distributed by Buena Vista Television. Presently the Hallmark Channel and the WE tv is airing this highly popular series. Golden Girls has been rated under PG (parental guidance) by the channels that are airing it.

Actually Golden Girls which is an American sitcom was conceptualized by Brandon Tartikoff, an NBC executive. However it was Susan Harris who developed it into a TV series that became an instant success with viewers. The idea to create such a series came to Tartikoff by chance when he went to visit his aunt. She had a next door neighbor who happened to be her best friend. However their interactions were always filled with bickering and arguments. Inspite of that they loved each other very much and were the best of friends. Tartikoff keenly observed the vibes between these two women and suddenly an idea struck his mind. He decided to make a TV series taking a leaf out of this situation between his aunt and her friend. He knew that this idea would not fail and was certain that it held much promise. He was so right. The rest is as we all say-history.

In the years thereafter Golden Girls churned out many episodes and each was special in the sense that it showcased humour at its best. 'The Engagement' was the first episode to be aired. Just like Tartikoff had witnessed, all the four characters in the TV series had different personalities and though they were friends, they always fought with each other but ultimately their friendship prevailed over their fights.

The TV series won many awards which included the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Even the four actors won an Emmy Award each. This was indeed an achievement for both the makers and the performers of the hit TV series 'The Golden Girls'.