The Golden Girls: Video Clips of the Miami Ladies

The Golden Girls debuted on NBC on September 14, 1985 and ran for seven seasons. The smart and well-written sitcom was an immediate hit and became one of the peacock network’s most beloved shows.

The series centered around four older women played by Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White and Estelle Getty. They lived together in a Miami, Florida home and dealt with a wide variety of issues like adult parenting, dating, love, sex and death. Here are a few clips from the series, commercials, and two of the spin-offs.

The original full-version of the “Thank You For Being a Friend” opening.		A clip from the pilot episode and the introduction of Sophia. Note how her appearance changed for later episodes.
A great scene from the 1990 episode “Ebbtide’s Revenge” about the death of Dorothy’s gay brother. Watch Estelle Getty at the end.		Lifetime aired a special devoted to the series’ greatest moments. Here are a few bloopers. Look for Estelle without her make-up in rehearsal.
A PSA from 1988 with the girls encouraging viewers to “Just Say No.”		Bea, Rue and Betty are all longtime animal-rights supporters and taped this anti-fur spot for PETA.
The opening from the successful spin-off series Empty Nest starring Richard Mulligan.		The opening from the CBS spin-off series The Golden Palace. See a future film star?