The unforgettable TV series, Golden Girls TV series
The Golden Girls TV series is a famous American sitcom that was first aired on NBC. It stars Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty, and was aired from September 14th 1985 to May 9th 1992.
The concept of The Golden Girls TV series was conceived by NBC executive Brandon Tartikoff while its production was handled by Susan Harris. It was while Tartikoff was visiting his elderly aunt that he had noticed how well his elderly aunt and her next-door neighbor, and best friend, interacted with each other.
The inspiration for the TV show
He had then learnt that these two women were the best of friends although they had constant arguments and were always bickering with each other. The love and fun they shared with each other gave Tartikoff the inspiration for creating the fabulous TV series, The Golden Girls TV series.
He had chosen Touchstone Television for the production of the series while its distribution was handled by Buena Vista Television. At present, the TV series is aired on Hallmark Channel and WE TV.
The series has managed to win several awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series twice. In addition to this, all the four actresses of the series managed to win a minimum of one Emmy Award throughout the series.
The concept of the TV series
Basically, The Golden Girls TV series centers on four elderly women considered to be four favorite grandmas. They share a single house in Miami, Florida and spend their golden years in each other's company.
Golden Girls TV series was loved by everyone mainly because of their bickering, arguing and irreverence and because of the love each woman has for the other. Though they were always fighting away, The Golden Girls were golden grannies who loved each other and lived for each other.
In a nutshell, it was Rose's naivety, Dorothy's wit, Sophia's sarcasm and Blanche's sensuality that made The Golden Girls TV series a show that was loved by everyone. Even today, many people's hearts break and lighten after watching a few episodes of The Golden Girls TV series.