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The Golden Girls Remains a Timeless Sitcom Treasure
4 Nov
Summary
- The Golden Girls celebrates 40 years since its debut
- The show continues to stream on Hulu, reaching over 100 billion hours
- Celebrities like Kelly Ripa, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Laverne Cox discuss the show's impact
This November marks the 40th anniversary of the beloved sitcom The Golden Girls. The show, which debuted on NBC in 1985 and ran for seven seasons, has continued to captivate new generations of viewers through streaming on Hulu.
In the past year alone, The Golden Girls has streamed for over 100 billion hours on the platform, a testament to the show's enduring popularity. Celebrities like Kelly Ripa, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Laverne Cox have all expressed their admiration for the iconic series, with Ralph declaring, "It's more than golden—it's platinum."
The Golden Girls' continued success is also evident in the upcoming ABC News special, "The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter & Friendship," which will air on November 4th. The one-hour documentary will delve into the show's lasting impact and feature insights from stars like Mario Lopez, who guest-starred on the series in 1987.
As the special's trailer reveals, the show's timeless humor and relatable characters continue to resonate with audiences of all ages. "The jokes still land," says Laverne Cox, echoing the sentiment that The Golden Girls remains as fresh and funny as it was four decades ago.
