The Golden Girls: 10 Not So Great Things About a Great Show

”Dorothy's tale of how she and her husband ended up together implies that he slipped her something and had sex with her. Without protection… Yeah…” - Susan Lambert Hatem Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson dive deep in this episode into the beloved TV show 'The Golden Girls,' discussing its groundbreaking impact and the not-so-great aspects. While celebrating its progressive approach to hot-button topics and its iconic cast, they discuss ten aspects they found problematic, from mean-spirited humor to racial and cultural insensitivity. The episode, inspired by a Vulture article by Steven W. Thrasher, seeks to balance admiration with candid critique, acknowledging both the show's achievements and its shortcomings. Tune in for a balanced look at one of the most iconic TV shows from the '80s, filled with both love and critique. Wishing you all a Happy Belated Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Wonderful Holidays! May you all have a hopeful and very Happy New Year! HOLIDAY PROMO DEALS Get awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH. Click through from this page, the discount should automatically apply. If not, use the promo code: 80STVLADIES. Happy Shopping! DECEMBER 8TL DEALS BLOCK: 80s TV Ladies deals and discounts: Cozy Earth (41% Off) Old Glory (15% Off) 🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy🎁 Code: 80STVLADIES AUDIOOGRAPHY Listen to Grace Anna at ArtMuse Podcast at artmusepodcast.com The Golden Girls Streaming: Watch on Hulu Get DVDs on eBay Vulture Article: "The Real Mud on Golden Girls" by Steven W. Thrasher Read the article on Vulture OUR 100th EPISODE is coming! What should we do to celebrate?Send us your ideas via: 80sTVLadies @ gmail dot com Other TV Shows Referenced:Mama's Family -Mama's Family (Wikipedia) Married with Children - Married with Children (Wikipedia) All in the Family - All in the Family (Wikipedia) How to Marry a Millionaire (film) - How to Marry a Millionaire (Wikipedia) People Brandon Tartikoff (NBC executive, inspiration for the show) Brandon Tartikoff (Wikipedia) Susan Harris (Creator of The Golden Girls) Susan Harris (Wikipedia) Charles Levin (Actor who played Coco) Charles Levin (Wikipedia) Steven W Thrasher (Author of the Vulture article) Steven W Thrasher (Official Site) CONNECT Go to 80sTVLadies.com for more info and transcripts. Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. Join the Facebook page discussion at Facebook.com/80sTVLadies Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join us for more conversations with the people who shaped TV and pop culture. 00:00 Welcome to 80s TV Ladies Podcast 00:29 Introducing the Golden Girls Discussion 01:02 10 Things We Don't Love About the Golden Girls 02:28 Mean-Spirited Humor in the Golden Girls 04:05 Sexism and Controversial Jokes 07:10 Racism and Cultural Insensitivity 14:36 Ageism and Stereotypes 17:37 Inconsistencies and Lost Characters 20:20 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Visit 80sTVLadies.com for more info. Listen to 80s TV Ladies at YouTube. Subscribe and help us grow. Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list! Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes, video interviews, and exclusive content on PATREON.