Look closer, this Scene from ‘The Golden Girls’ is not edited and it confirms what we all suspected…
Little-Known Facts About The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls, which aired from 1985 to 1992, continues to capture hearts long after its finale. Stan Zimmerman, a writer for the first season, shared behind-the-scenes stories that reveal surprising details about the show’s cast.
Estelle Getty, who portrayed Sophia Petrillo, was younger than her co-stars Bea Arthur and Betty White, but had to undergo heavy makeup to appear older. Off-camera, she was known for her warmth and motherly nature. Despite struggling with early-onset dementia, Getty delivered her lines flawlessly, often using cue cards and having scripts written on her hands. Betty White, while beloved, occasionally made light of Getty’s struggles in front of the audience, which Zimmerman initially found cruel but later saw as a way to give Getty time to recover.
Zimmerman also revealed that the actresses never ad-libbed; everything was scripted down to the punctuation. Additionally, The Golden Girls cast frequently credited the writers in interviews, a rare gesture in Hollywood. Zimmerman’s memoir, The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore, offers more insider insights into working with TV’s biggest female stars.
