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Could a Show About Older Folks Work on TV Today?
In the wake of Bea Arthur's death, much has been written about Arthur's contribution to groundbreaking TV shows that focused on powerful women and the process of aging. One interesting question is whether a television show like The Golden Girls would ever make today's TV lineup. A USA Today writer muses:
There are stars who, when they leave, you realize how far we've come.
Beatrice Arthur (1922-2009)
I remember being on the subway one day eavesdropping on a conversation. A man in his early 20s was telling a woman he was with that when he was younger, no show could annoy his father more than the pioneering '70s show Maude, starring Bea Arthur, who passed away April 25 at the age of 87.
Bea Arthur's character, Maude, was the polar opposite of her television cousin, subservient Edith Bunker of All in the Family.
Saying Goodbye to Bea Arthur
I was heartbroken to learn that Bea Arthur died this weekend in her LA home at the age of 86. Already the Web is overflowing with tributes to the distinguished comedic actress, which says so much about her great talent. Reading through some of them, I realize that an entire generation came to know and love her as Maude Findlay.
RIP Bea Arthur
Bea Arthur passed away today at her LA home with family by her side. The actress best known as Dorothy on The Golden Girls was 86 years old and had been battling cancer. Dan Watt, Bea's personal assistant and family spokesman said, "She was a brilliant and witty woman.
Flashback: Weird Star Wars Holiday Special
Lore has it that this Star Wars holiday television special was so embarrassingly weird that George Lucas had it pulled almost as soon as it aired. How weird you ask? Well, it guest stars Bea Arthur of Maude fame dancing with drunken aliens down in the coolest dive bar in the galaxy; Chewbacca's family (that's right — furry dude has a family!); and Lola Falana showing up in a halo of lavender light to wish you happy holidays.
Geriatric Sex and the City
Some people say that Sex and the City had an older (in more ways than one) precursor: The Golden Girls. Carrie is to Dorothy (Bea Arthur) as Samantha is to Blanche (Rue McClanahan), etc. Well, I tell you what, I would almost rather see this following version than the upcoming movie!
Drugs: The Musical
Consider this a holiday aperitif. This song from the musical I Love My Wife is about how drugs have replaced the kinder, gentler ways of getting high from days of yore. Sample lyrics: "Remember when hash was fried/and tea was brewed/when someone pushing was merely rude?"
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Bea Arthur's Back
Bea Arthur's Back As Larry David's mom in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. What a golden match.Grab Bag: What One Woman Learned From Judy Blume
- Writer tells us 8 high school sex lessons she learned from Judy Blume. — Lemondrop
- Right on! A Golden Girls Bea Arthur tattoo.
Morning Links — Levi Johnston Says Playgirl Shoot Will Be "Tastefully Done"
- Levi Johnston says his full-frontal Playgirl shots will be "tastefully done" — Us Weekly
- Hailey Glassman says that Jon Gosselin throws "mantrums" and is emotionally abusive — PopEater
- Jerry O'Connell to write a book on parenting — LilSugar
- Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner had wedding reception number two in NYC last night — People
- Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham are expecting a baby girl — Wonderwall
- Tyra Banks is being Kim Kardashian for Halloween — I'm Not Obsessed
- David Spade defends the Chris Farley DirecTV ads — Lifeline Live
- Bea Arthur left $300,000 to support homeless gay teens — Celebitchy
- Brooke Shields acted rude at an Hermes sample sale — Fox 411
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