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Beatrice Arthur (born Bernice Frankel; May 13, 1922 – April 25, 2009) was an American actress, comedienne and singer.She began her career on stage in 1947, attracting critical acclaim before achieving worldwide recognition for her work on television beginning in the 1970s as Maude Findlay in the popular sitcoms All in the Family (1971–1972) and Maude (1972–1978) and later in the 1980s ...
The Golden Girls came to an end when Bea Arthur chose to leave the series. In the hour-long series finale , which aired in May 1992, Dorothy meets and marries Blanche's uncle Lucas ( Leslie Nielsen ) and moves to Hollingsworth Manor in Atlanta .
Dorothy Zbornak is a character from the sitcom television series The Golden Girls, portrayed by Bea Arthur.Sarcastic, introspective, compassionate, and fiercely protective of those she considers family, she is introduced as a substitute teacher, and mother.
At the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Golden Girls won the award for Outstanding Comedy Series. [39] Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, with White winning for her performance in the episode "In a Bed of Rose's". [40]
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments became the highest-rated special in Lifetime network's 19-year history, averaging a 3.7 household rating (4.2 million viewers) during its premiere on June 2, 2003; the second was The Designing Women Reunion which scored a 3.1 rating with 3.3 million viewers when it aired the following month.
Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty portray the four main characters Dorothy Zbornak, Rose Nylund, Blanche Devereaux and Sophia Petrillo. The Golden Girls aired on NBC from September 14, 1985, to May 9, 1992, broadcasting 180 episodes over seven seasons during its initial run.
Eddi-Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934 – June 3, 2010) was an American actress, comedienne, author and fashion designer. She was best known for her roles on television sitcoms, including Vivian Harmon on Maude (1972–78), Aunt Fran Crowley on Mama's Family (1983–84), and Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls (1985–92), and its spin-off series The Golden Palace (1992–93).
Blanche and Rose become pals to two motherless girls, who also happen to be juvenile delinquents. Guest stars: John Fiedler as Eddie; Stefanie Ridel as Jackie; Shana S. Washington as Marla Note: Bea Arthur was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for this episode.