The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20

Synopsis

The special celebrates the 40th anniversary of the beloved sitcom and features interviews with the series creator Susan Harris, executive producer Tony Thomas, original writers, and superfans like Kelly Ripa, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Mario Lopez. It explores the show's enduring appeal and lasting influence on pop culture.

Top cast

Bea Arthur

Self / Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)

Betty White

Self / Rose Nylund (archive footage)

Rue McClanahan

Self / Blanche Devereaux (archive footage)

Estelle Getty

Self / Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)