tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319982385052710495.post3560308344079558517..comments2024-03-25T14:00:23.934-04:00Comments on The Land of Whatever: Classic TV: The Golden Girls (1985)hobbyfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089664500077967952noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319982385052710495.post-55334867713697065722013-06-25T09:29:06.405-04:002013-06-25T09:29:06.405-04:00I don't think Betty has remarried since Allen ...I don't think Betty has remarried since Allen Ludden passed away some 30-odd years ago, and working is what keeps her going, even with her tireless charity work.<br /><br />This is one of those shows that Mom would watch in repeats ad nauseum until even she got tired of it. These days, it's The Waltons & Matlock & Perry Mason. Well, there's no faulting good taste.hobbyfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089664500077967952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319982385052710495.post-4641070207893359322013-06-24T16:38:20.441-04:002013-06-24T16:38:20.441-04:00We used to watch this show quite regularly back in...We used to watch this show quite regularly back in the day - even dad!<br /><br />At the time it was considered a bit of a risk since people wondered if a show about a bunch of older ladies would be good TV - boy was it ever! <br /><br />Estelle Getty and Bea Arthur had the best lines, although everyone did a great job with their roles. I had heard however that when the show was still being cast - it was suggested Betty White take the role of Blanche Deveraux, and Rue McClanahan take the role of Rose Nyland. I think it was because Betty was so good at being a [w]itch in roles like Sue Ann Nivens from MTM. She asked to switch with Rue at the last minute, perhaps to prevent being typecast. As we all know, the rest is TV history.<br /><br />A co-worker of mine met Betty not too long ago to film a promo. He told me she was the classiest lady he'd ever met! Very nice, polite, and old school professional! <br /><br />I'll definitely miss her when she's gone.magicdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755186050643383954noreply@blogger.com