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So Long, Bea
So long, Bea Arthur, you will be missed, but your legacy will live as long as there are sitcoms and people who love them.
Arthur, who passed over the weekend, was many things: a Tony-winning theatre actress, an animal rights activist, an Emmy-winning TV star; but the role she will most be remembered for was the role of Dorothy on The Golden Girls. For those of us Young Voices who spent a large part of our childhood hours basking in the warming glow of the TV, The Golden Girls were as much a part of our lives as any family members. The antics of Blanche, Sophia, Rose, and Dorothy, sassy broads every one, provided many happy hours of entertainment.
Looking back on it now, it seems more than unlikely that a prime time show could exist about four single retired women living together in a pastel-colored condo. And yet it happened, and the world is a richer place because of it. It was funny, it was real and it dealt with issues. I don't think I'll be alone in saying that they just don't make shows like that any more, and it's a darn shame.
Here's a classic clip to get you started, then hit the video store.