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  • Golden Girls Fan Convention in Chicago

    Golden Girls Fan Convention in Chicago

    Golden-Con: Thank You For Being A Fan is back for its second year in Chicago from March 31 thru April 2, 2023! By the looks of the photos and stories from the previous year, it’s going to be quite the gathering. This year’s guests include Terry Hughes, David Leisure, Dinah Manoff, Kristy McNichol, Marsha Williams,… Read more.

  • We’ll miss you, Betty

    We’ll miss you, Betty

    I uploaded this, almost sarcastic, post on Instagram shortly after hearing of Betty’s passing. I heard it on a live YouTube discussion that I happened to be listening to. As usual, I thought it was false. False because especially after the beginning of the pandemic, everything ended… at least Betty White is still alive. Now… Read more.

  • Funko’s Golden Girls Bowling Uniform figures drop February 15

    Funko’s Golden Girls Bowling Uniform figures drop February 15

    Throughout the early 2000s, scouring the internet for anything and everything Golden Girls and Bea Arthur was rough. Although we were fortunate to get some DVD season sets, there wasn’t much else to choose from. eBay was really the only outlet and that is where my collection grew. Photos, magazines, TV Guides, random clippings, and… Read more.

  • 10 years since Bea’s passing

    10 years since Bea’s passing

    Hard to believe it has been 10 years since Bea passed away. The previous 10 years were a special time for Bea and her fans with the beginning of internet communities, while at the same time, Bea was revving up her last act. Most of us here got to enjoy her one-woman show during this… Read more.

  • The Amazing World of the Golden Girls

    The Amazing World of the Golden Girls

    A good start to bringing over the Golden Girls legacy into 2018 has quickly occurred. Even better, it is with the help of a long-time Bea fan. Luke has been a fan for many years and recently graduated with a BA in theatre to pursue his own unique path. Luke writes, “My first role is airing… Read more.

  • The Bea Arthur Residence Building Dedication

    The Bea Arthur Residence Building Dedication

    New York November 30, 2017 New images have appeared via Getty Images from the November 30, 2017, Bea Arthur Residence Dedication. Read more details about the Bea Arthur Residence development here. November 30 was also declared “Bea Arthur Day” by New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Thanks to Bea fan Alex for passing on these pics! Embed from… Read more.

  • Hulu is the new Lifetime

    Hulu is the new Lifetime

    Late to DVD, iTunes, now streaming: The #GoldenGirls will be available on Hulu next month. Full length. Feb 13. Read more.

  • Tony Rosato from Amanda’s by the Sea passes

    Tony Rosato from Amanda’s by the Sea passes

    I was just thinking about the whereabouts of Tony just a few days ago. http://torontosun.com/… #tonyrosato #amandasbythesea #BeaArthur Read more.

  • A Place At The Table

    A Place At The Table

    Bea continues to make an impact on lives and future lives to come in 2016. On October 21, The Ali Forney Center’s A Place at the Table gala honored the memory of Bea Arthur, who during her life advocated LGBT rights, as well as, their own center. Bea, who died in 2009, included a $300,000 donation to… Read more.

  • Legos no, Funko figures YES

    Legos no, Funko figures YES

    Our hearts were broken when we learned the proposed Golden Girls Lego set did not become a reality. However, just as fun, Funko Pop! is releasing all four of the girls as figures later this summer! It is really happening. How can you not Bea excited? We will keep an eye on this in July when… Read more.