As we mourn the passing of Rue McClanahan, and celebrate the rediscovery of Betty White, it's time again to remind everyone how fantastic and hilarious "The Golden Girls" was.
The show aired on NBC back when it still had good shows. And while on the surface a show about four older women living together in Miami doesn't sound like a laugh riot, it absolutely is.
McClanahan's passing leaves White as the last surviving "Golden Girl," so it's up to fans to keep the show's legacy alive.
It is one of those underrated shows that everyone knows is funny, but it doesn't get the hype of more controversial or outrageous programs. However, during its run the show dealt with a lot of controversial topics such as, menopause, safe sex, HIV and domestic violence.
The humor of the show came from the fact that because of the character's age they had different way of dealing with these issues.
There was also the chemistry between White, McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Bea Arthur. As some of the finest comedic actresses of our time, their work together was always flawless and often led to long pauses on the show as the studio audience cracked up.
So today in remembrance of McClanahan and everything great about "The Golden Girls" I suggest everyone sit down with a cheesecake and enjoy a marathon of this classic show.
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