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Clooney Recalls Hysterical 'Golden Girls' Stint, 40 Years Later
7 Nov
Summary
- Clooney guest-starred on 'Golden Girls' in 1987
- Bea Arthur made him laugh harder than anyone
- Show celebrated 40 years since its 1985 debut

Nearly 40 years after his guest appearance on the iconic sitcom "The Golden Girls," acclaimed actor George Clooney is reflecting on his time on set and the cast member who made him laugh the most.
In a new special edition of "20/20" titled "The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship," Clooney joins a host of other celebrities in discussing the show's enduring impact. The 64-year-old Oscar winner fondly remembers his role as the young undercover detective Bobby Hopkins, who was paired with Joseph Campanella's character to keep an eye on the show's main characters.
Clooney singles out the late Bea Arthur, who played the sarcastic and quick-witted Dorothy Zbornak, as the funniest person he's ever worked with. "She made me laugh harder than anybody," he admits, praising the cast's ability to get away with risqué humor that would have been unacceptable for younger actors.




