News Archive
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Art Attack Foundation Auction
In remembering the good that Bea did throughout her life, The Art Attack Foundation has an auction with items from Bea and many others. Dan Watt, Bea’s personal assistant, has also donated some Holiday Cards that were sent to him from Bea, Betty, and Rue along with other items. Check it out and help out!… Read more.
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The Smoking Gun :: Bea Arthur Was A Truck-Driving Marine
This isn’t much of a surprise to people that have followed Bea’s life closely, but understandably so, most people haven’t beyond The Golden Girls. So, when this news broke today, it was quite the talk of the town (interwebs). What is fascinating about this article is the new images of Bea and documents from the… Read more.
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Bea Arthur to appear in Betty White comic!
I don’t know about you, but in addition to collecting Bea Arthur anythings, I also collect comic books. Who would have guessed that one day both would come together! “PETA has joined forces with Bluewater Productions to give fans an eerie surprise on the back cover of Betty White’s comic book debut, ‘Female Force: Betty… Read more.
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Bea’s best friend on TV, Rue McClanahan passes
Sad news today, Rue McClanahan, whom I knew had been sick recently, passed away from a massive stroke. I was really hoping just a year ago that I would be seeing her in her own one-woman show right here in Chicago! She was talking about this event of her book, My First Five Husbands being… Read more.
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May 13th, always Bea’s day
We approach what would have been Bea’s 88th birthday tomorrow. However, just by clicking through the television, Bea is still celebrated daily… hourly even! Just within the past 24 hours I saw, Maude on MeTV (yes shows outside of season 1), Biography channel’s 2006 biography of Bea, Golden Girls on multiple channels, and with a little given time random… Read more.
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Bea Arthur honored posthumously with Infinity Awards
Alaina Reed Hall and Bea Arthur were honored posthumously with Infinity Awards at the A Women’s Theatre Festival. Hall’s husband and Arthur’s son were on hand to accept. Read more here! Read more.
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2010 – A year to review a legacy
Happy New Year! It’s weird thinking about 2010. I already know that there won’t be any chance that I will get to surprise all of you with a new date, time and venue that Bea would be appearing at. Though I haven’t had the fortune of doing that in a while, she always managed to… Read more.
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Bea’s Final Interview
I’m sure most of you have already seen this but wanted to post it just in case you had not. I’m a little behind as I am recovering from a cold so forgive me 🙂 This is a clip from an upcoming series by Merv Griffin, Lunching With A Legend, with Bea’s assistant Dan Watt… Read more.
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Bea Arthur remembered with forever love and laughter!
On Monday, September 14th, fans and fellow celebrities gathered one more time to remember Bea Arthur. I wasn’t able to attend, however, have gathered up some links from news stories of the event. Also, heard from fellow fans who wanted to share their experiences. Here is part of an email that I received from a… Read more.
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Friends and family listed for Bea’s memorial
Directed by Mark Waldrop, “Celebrating Bea Arthur” will feature remembrances and performances from the late actress’s family and friends, including Adrienne Barbeau (“Maude” co-star), Zoe Caldwell, Billy Goldenberg (Arthur’s longtime accompanist), Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof lyricist), Charlie Hauck (“Maude” head writer), Norman Lear (“Maude” producer), Clinton Leupp, Anne Meara, Rosie O’Donnell, Chita Rivera,… Read more.